Lingnan University Hosts Conference on Health and Wellbeing in the Digital Era
Lingnan University and Sun Yat-sen University held a two-day forum in February 2025 examining the intersection of digital technology and mental health.
On February 21–22, 2025, Lingnan University hosted a two-day conference and workshop titled "Health and Well-being in the Digital Era." The event brought together academics and practitioners to analyze how emerging technologies, such as generative AI and digital health platforms, impact individual and collective mental health.
The sessions explored key psychological challenges in the digital age, including techno-stress, work-life balance issues, and the implications of AI-driven productivity monitoring. Discussions also addressed risks such as social isolation, cyberbullying, and digital addiction, alongside potential benefits of telehealth interventions in clinical and non-clinical environments.
Speakers from institutions including Erasmus University Rotterdam, Peking University, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center shared insights on organizational and social psychology. The event served as a platform to discuss best practices for managing digital resources and ensuring ethical application in public health and the workplace.