Events

Program Areas Proposed: Electrophysiology of regularory and integrative functions Animal models Learning and memory Neuro- and Psychopharmacology and therapy Neuroendocrinology Cognitive modifications of behaviour Modification of risky behaviour ? theoretical aspects Positive psychology and well-being Early interventions Psychosomatic relations Education and health promotion

Main Topics of this year's event are prevention at workplaces and as an economic factor.

his year's Workshop of the German Trade Union Association (DGB) deals with challenges ariseing from the ageing workforce. The workshop will take place at the DGB conference venue at Lake Starnberg

At this year's Conference, which takes place in Helsinki and is hosted by EAP-Finland OY,holds a mixture of workshops, the EAEF AGM and a strong line up of speakers from across Europe to address the issues facing businesses in Europe and the role of Employee Assistance (EA) in adding value in the workplace.

09-10 June 2005, Bibliothèque Solvay, Brussels The 'Opportunity and challenges' event presents an unrivalled opportunity to meet your peers and discuss current developments in this increasingly high profile arena.

This European event hosted by the Institute for Health & Productivity Management (IHPM) will address the increasing challenge of absenteeism and presenteeism, especially with regard to mental and psychosocial health, while maximizing the health and performance of employees.

The conference offers a working forum to discuss evidence of effectiveness and quality of health promotion for what will be the best practice today and tomorrow for policy makers, practitioners and researchers from the entire European Region and other parts of the world.

30-31 May 2005, in Hanasaari Cultural Centre, Espoo, Finland. The Symposium is arranged alongside the World Skills Competition Helsinki 2005, which is organized on 25 May ? 1 June 2005 at the Helsinki Fair Centre, Finland. The opening ceremony of the competition will be held on 25 May, the competitions on 26?29 May, and the closing ceremony on 1 June.