Public Health, Happiness and Well-being in Focus

Why are Nordic nations among the happiest nations in the world year after year? How can wellness be promoted in life, play and work? What effect does mindfulness practice have on brain activity? How do the tools of positive psychology work in education and what makes a human life worth living? All of these are questions that will be discussed at the conferences that will take place in Harpa from June 28 to July 2nd.

The world's leading experts in the fields of happiness, mindfulness, wellbeing and public health will be presenting talks on the subject and reporting on challenges, opportunities and outcomes in these fields, among other things. In addition to listening to lecturers' talks, participants have the opportunity to participate in a varied side programme focusing on wellbeing, such as mindfulness, yoga, Nauthólsvík gongs and hiking. This will be a welcome banquet where everyone should be able to find something to suit their needs.

There are over a thousand participants who have already registered for the conferences and it is still possible to secure tickets. Further information on the conferences, registration, programme and main lecturers can be found on their website www.ecpp2020.com

In connection with the European Conference on Positive Psychology, workshops will take place on Wednesday 29 June, examining a wide range of topics, such as coaching, mindfulness, strengths, resilience in school work and more. Registration at the workshops is fully operational and open to all for a fee, as well as to conference attendees and others. To find information on the workshops .

On Monday 27 June, the final conference for the Nordic project will be held for the first thousand days of the child, but the conference is sold out. The conference title is “The first 1000 days in the Nordic Countries – Supporting a Healthy Start in Life”.

Alongside the Nordic Public Health Conference, there will also be an annual Nordic seminar on alcohol and drug prevention, which is a closed workshop where Nordic experts share their knowledge and experience. A part of those experts will be present and participate in the panel discussions at the Nordic Public Health Conference.

On behalf of the Conference Committees,

Dóra Guðrún Guðmundsdóttir,
Director of Public Health