Mental Health Association Gozo

23/10/2026

Reflecting on our recent conference, "Il-Midja Soċjali... Jien Skjav Tagħha?"
Bringing an event like this to life is a massive journey—from the initial brainstorming sessions and securing top-tier speakers to managing the intricate logistics. While it required immense dedication and sacrifice from everyone involved, seeing a full house of engaged professionals made it all worthwhile. The overwhelmingly positive and encouraging feedback we received completely supersedes the hard work. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this success.

23/10/2026

Queen Mary University of London,
A very good morning to all our guests attending our conference Il-Midja Socjal....Int Skjav Taghha??!!

22/10/2026

The much awaited conference in less than 24 hours, excitement and anticipation are building, where top speakers will address the audience.

The countdown has officially begun—we are exactly 3 days away.....
Have you secured your place yet? Time is running out, and we are down to our final few seats.

20/10/2026

The countdown has officially begun—we are exactly 3 days away.....
Have you secured your place yet? Time is running out, and we are down to our final few seats.

19/10/2026

Conference Final Programme


“IL-MIDJA SOĊJALI … INT SKJAV TAGĦHA?”
Konferenza Annwali – 23 t’Ottubru 2026
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION GOZO

PROGRAMM

8:30 – 09:00 | Reġistrazzjoni tal-parteċipanti

09:00 – 09:15 | Merħba u Ftuħ Uffiċjali - Prof Anton Grech - Chairman tal-Psikjatrija
Introduzzjoni għat-tema tal-konferenza u ħarsa għaliex il-midja soċjali saret parti tant importanti mill-ħajja tagħna.

09:15 – 09:35 | Il-Ħajja Perfetta Online… Verita jew Illużjoni? – Dr. Nicholas Briffa – Psikologu, Sesswologu u Terapista tal-Koppji
Influencers, filtri, likes, paragun soċjali u l-pressjoni li nuru verżjoni “perfetta” tagħna nfusna

09:35 – 09:55 |L-adoloxxenti u l-mezzi socjali … opportunitajiet, sfidi u ghazliet - Fr Mark Bonello – Qassis b’esperjenza vasta mal-adoloxxenti
Kif nistgħu naġixxu ma’ wliedna li saru dipendenti fuq il-midja soċjali?

09:55 – 10:15 | Meta u Kif l-Online Jaffettwa l-Moħħ – Dr.Lorraine Azzopardi – Konsulenta tal-Psikjatrija bi specjalizzazzjoni fit-tfal u l-adoloxxenti.
l-impatt tal-midja soċjali fuq il-benesseri emozzjonali, l-attenzjoni, l-ansjetà u r-relazzjonijiet fit-tfal u l-adoloxxenti.

10:15 – 10:30 | Esperjenza – Marvic Camilleri – Ex Partecipant Big Borother
10:30 – 10:45 | Hin ghall-Mistoqsijiet
10.:45 – 11.15 | Kafe
11:15 – 11:35 Għarfien dwar il-kriminalità ċibernetika u modi prattiċi biex tibqa’ sigur online – Cyber Unit tal-Korp tal-Pulizija
Kif il-midja soċjali tiġbed l-attenzjoni tagħna, u kultant tohloq cirkostanzi li jkunu ta’ detriment aktar milli naħsbu.

11:35 – 11.50 | Esperjenza – Gabriel Tonna - The Briefcase Man

11:50 – 12:50 | Diskussjoni mal-Panel
Niddiskutu mal-Professur Anton Grech - Psikjatra, Dr Justyne Caruana – Avukata Victim Support Agency, Ms Elaine Pavia – Kofundatrici ta’ Smartphone Free Childhood
• Int Tikkontrolla l-Mobile… jew Hu Jikkontrolla Lilek?
Diskussjoni interattiva dwar screen time, notifications, scrolling bla waqfien u s-sinjali li l-użu tal-midja soċjali jista’ jkun qed isir eċċessiv.

• Wara l-Iskrin: X’Qed Inħallu Warajna?
Privatezza, digital footprint, fake news, cyberbullying u kif dak li nagħmlu online jista’ jkollu konsegwenzi reali.

• Take Back Control
Għodod u suġġerimenti prattiċi biex nagħmlu użu aktar konxju mill-midja soċjali, inpoġġu limiti u noħolqu bilanċ aħjar bejn il-ħajja online u offline.

12:50 – 13:00 | Riflessjoni u Għeluq
Punti ewlenin mill-konferenza u messaġġ finali – Sinjura Pauline Camilleri – President Mental Health Association Gozo

13:00 - Ikla ta’ nofsinhar

19/10/2026

, for those who asked for the registration link, the last few places are available

Il-'Mental Health Association Gozo' (MHAG) qed jorganizza għal darb'oħra konferenza annwali, li din is-sena se tiffoka fuq ir-rwol tal-midja soċjali fil-ħajja tagħna. Kemm qed nużaw il-midja soċjali b'mod għaqli, u kemm qed tħalli impatt fuq il-mod kif naħsbu, nikkomunikaw u ngħixu? Il-mi...

17/10/2026

Introducing another esteemed guest speaker for our upcoming conference Dr. Nicholas Briffa, B.Psy (Hons), Dott. Psicol. Clin.
Clinical Psychologist & Sexologist.
Dr Nicholas Briffa is a prominent, warranted Clinical Psychologist, Sexologist, and couple therapist based in Malta. He is widely recognised across the Maltese islands for his work in relationship intimacy, mental health advocacy, public lecturing, and media commentary on psychological issues.

Introducing another esteemed guest speaker for our upcoming conference Dr. Nicholas Briffa, B.Psy (Hons), Dott. Psicol. Clin.
Clinical Psychologist & Sexologist.
Dr Nicholas Briffa is a prominent, warranted Clinical Psychologist, Sexologist, and Couple Therapist based in Malta. He is widely recognized across the Maltese islands for his work in relationship intimacy, mental health advocacy, public lecturing, and media commentary on psychological issues.

17/10/2026

Our second panelist, Ms. Elaine Pavia Grima. Elaine is a Senior Lecturer at MCAST Gozo and the Co-Founder of Smartphone Free Childhood Gozo, a movement dedicated to supporting families in the digital age

Our second panelist, Ms. Elaine Pavia Grima. Elaine is a Senior Lecturer at MCAST Gozo and the Co-Founder of Smartphone Free Childhood Gozo, a movement dedicated to supporting families in the digital age.

17/10/2026

From the Big Brother House to our conference. 'Il-Midja Socjali...' Jien Skjav Tahha??!!
Marvic Cam connects with us daily through his popular Facebook clips, and now he is our guest to share his true lived experience. Expect raw honesty, incredible insight, and a perspective you won't want to miss. See you there in less than a week.

From the Big Brother House to our conference.'Il-Midja Socjali....Jien Skjav Tahha??!!
Marvic Cam connects with us daily through his popular Facebook clips, and now he is our guest to share his true lived experience. Expect raw honesty, incredible insight, and a perspective you won't want to miss. See you there.