ISMT lecturer moderates debate on Mental Health at the XV Citizenship Days in Moimenta da Beira

ISMT lecturer moderates debate on Mental Health at the XV Citizenship Days in Moimenta da Beira

ISMT lecturer moderates debate on Mental Health at the XV Citizenship Days in Moimenta da Beira

2026-05-30

The participation of lecturer Manuel Menezes focused on moderating a panel concerning the challenges of mental health in adolescence

The Instituto Superior Miguel Torga (ISMT) was represented at the XV Citizenship Days (Jornadas de Cidadania), which took place on the 29th and 30th of May at the Auditório das Caves Terras do Demo, in Moimenta da Beira. The institution was represented by lecturer Manuel Menezes, who was part of the event's debate programme.

The lecturer's intervention took place in the panel titled “Adolescent Mental Health: Challenges”. In this context, Manuel Menezes took on the moderation of the session, guiding the discussion on the impacts that social and digital contexts have on the well-being of young people. The event promoted reflection on a subject of direct relevance to families, schools, and the wider community.

The XV Citizenship Days brought together various experts and participants to analyse the challenges of contemporary society. In addition to mental health in adolescence, the programme addressed topics such as active ageing, domestic and dating violence, and participatory citizenship, acting as a space for dialogue and the sharing of technical and scientific knowledge.