This Issue – A recap of the ISRII 12th Scientific Meeting, information on the ISRII Mentoring Program, I-SIGs and more!

The International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (ISRII) celebrated its 20th anniversary by hosting its 12th Scientific Meeting in Limerick, Ireland. This milestone event offered a platform to review the progress in the field of Internet Interventions and to discuss the future trajectory. Attendees took part in scientific dialogues and social festivities, marking the considerable progress in the dynamic field of digital and mental health interventions facilitated by internet and digital technologies.

The conference buzzed with activity, hosting 435 attendees from around the globe over four days packed with pre-conference workshops and concurrent sessions, including symposia, oral and poster presentations, panel discussions, and live demonstrations. Researchers presented their latest findings and studies on eHealth advancements focusing on behavioral, mental, and psychosocial health.

The meeting featured over 350 presentations, complemented by daily plenary sessions with keynote speakers Professor Lee Ritterband, Professor Gerhard Andersson, Professor Helen Christensen, Professor Heleen Riper, Professor David Mohr, Dr. Sarah Vigerland, Professor Charles Jonassaint, and Dr. Alexis Whitton. The plenary sessions showcased the evolution of ISRII, reflecting on its history, current initiatives, and future directions.

To learn more about the ISRII 12th Scientific Meeting including recipients of the 2024 ISRII Awards, please visit the meeting's page.

ISRII is eager to gather feedback from those who attended the conference. If you were present at the ISRII 12th Scientific Meeting and haven't completed the conference survey yet, please take a moment to fill it out here.

Extended Abstract Submission
Deadline is Approaching

July 19, is the deadline for extended abstract submissions!

Take advantage of this opportunity for your extended abstract of your ISRII 12 presentation to be considered for publication in the Procedia Computer Science!

Visit ISRII's Instructions for Extended Abstract Submission page for abstract submission guidelines.

Reminder:  To have a paper published, at least one of the authors must have registered for ISRII 12 Scientific Meeting, attended the event, and presented the work.

The ISRII Peer Connection and Mentoring Match Program

The ISRII Peer Connection and Mentoring Match program launched in March 2024, as a way to continue to build on our strong, international community. This program provides an opportunity to chat one on one with an ISRII member outside of your home institution/organization for guidance, support or accountability.

We made 22 matches in our March 2024, round. Many of our Peer Connection/Mentorship matches were able to meet in person at the June conference in Limerick, Ireland.

“I’ve had the pleasure to chat with two young researchers from very different geographical locations and it’s been very interesting and fun to exchange thoughts and experiences. Sharing my experiences on transitioning from academia to industry was very much appreciated by my mentees!” - Robin Kok, PhD

We are looking forward to continuing to grow this program and are aiming to hold a second round of matchmaking in September 2024. Stay tuned!

Implementation - Special Interest Group
(I-SIG)

The ISRII I-SIG aims to showcase examples of implementation of high-quality digital/internet interventions from around the world. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to learn from other ISRII members about what has worked and what hasn’t when implementing research into practice.

Each I-SIG Webinar includes presentations from invited speakers and time for a Q&A.

The first I-SIG Webinar was held in September 2023, the second was held in March 2024, and an I-SIG Discussion Panel was one of the sessions at the ISRII-12 Conference held in Limerick, Ireland in June 2024.

Get Involved

The next I-SIG Webinar is planned for September or October 2024, and additional Webinars will occur at 3 or 4 month intervals. Those interested in presenting are very welcome to contact Nick Titov (nick.titov@mg.edu.au) to learn more.

ISRII Special Interest Group for
Early-Mid Career Researchers (SIG EMCR)

The ISRII board members, Emily Lattie and Anna-Carlotta Zarski, along with their colleagues on the board, are delighted to announce the establishment of the ISRII Special Interest Group for Early-Mid Career Researchers (SIG EMCR).

In this regard, Janika Thielecke, Eoin Grua, and Camilla Babbage have been appointed as founding officers for the next 12 months. Their role involves actively supporting the initiation of SIG EMCR activities. The SIG EMCR’s mission is to connect and support EMCRs interested in research and implementation of internet interventions by helping to build and foster connections within ISRII, promote visibility of EMCRs in the community, and provide information and experience for career paths in e-Health.

Look out for announcements of EMCR activities coming soon and register for the SIG EMCR by clicking here.

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