When Identity Becomes Performance

At the International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026), a compelling virtual oral presentation will be delivered by Sam Vaknin, CIAPS, United Kingdom. His presentation, “Profilicity: When Your Profile Replaces Your Authentic Self,” critically examines how modern individuals construct identity through visibility, perception, and social performance rather than lived authenticity.

Title: Profilicity: When your profile replaces yourauthentic self (Narcissism, Spectacle and Simulacrum)

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🧠 Core Ideas from the Presentation

• Profilicity Defined
  Identity is no longer about who we are, but about how we are seen—a shift from inner authenticity to external validation.

• From Nietzsche to Postmodernity
  The classical call to “become who you are” is replaced by the pressure to curate an appealing public profile.

• Crisis of Authenticity
  Modern society has exhausted authenticity, giving rise to identity built on appearance, branding, and recognition.

• Second-Order Observation
  Drawing on Niklas Luhmann, individuals observe themselves through the imagined gaze of others.

• Authenticity as a Paradox
  Ironically, the pursuit of authenticity has fueled collective identity politics, eroding genuine individualism.

• Narcissism and the Self
  Profilicity amplifies narcissistic traits by rewarding spectacle, admiration, and visibility.

• Nothingness as Resistance
  Embracing “nothingness” is proposed as a psychological antidote to narcissism and performative existence.

• The Social Obstacle
  Authenticity is inherently asocial—social expectations and “the Other” obstruct true selfhood
  (Sartre’s No Exit, Heidegger’s Das Man).

• Simulacrum and Spectacle
  Analysis of simulacra, integrated spectacle, détournement, and recuperation in digital and media culture.

• Theoretical Grounding
  Anchored in Hans-Georg Moeller’s Beyond Originality: The Birth of Profilicity from the Spirit of Postmodernity (2022).

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🌐 Why This Talk Matters

This presentation offers a rare interdisciplinary lens connecting psychology, philosophy, sociology, and media theory. It is especially relevant for mental health professionals examining narcissism, identity disturbance, and the psychological effects of digital culture.

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📅 Event Overview

• Event: International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026)

• Dates: March 23–25, 2026

• Format: Hybrid (Singapore & Online)

• Website: https://addiction.miconferences.com/

#Profilicity #Narcissism #IdentityCrisis #MentalHealthAndSociety #PsychiatryConference #DigitalSelf #PhilosophyOfMind #ICAMP2026 #HybridConference

From Individual Blame to Population Health: A Historical View on Alcohol Harm

Presentation Overview

• Speaker: Cornelius (Cees) Goos

• Affiliation: European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research

• Presentation Type: Oral Presentation (In-Person)

• Title: A Brief Historical Perspective on Responding to Harmful Use of Alcohol

Key Themes of the Presentation

• Alcohol consumption is deeply embedded in many cultures and social practices worldwide.

• From a public health standpoint, alcohol is a major yet underestimated contributor to disease, injury, and social harm.

• Early responses to alcohol-related harm focused mainly on identifying and treating “problem drinkers” or alcohol dependence.

• This narrow approach overlooked the fact that:

  • Many alcohol-related accidents involve non-dependent drinkers.

  • Violence and injuries are not limited to people with alcohol addiction.

  • Alcohol-related cancers often occur among social or moderate drinkers.

• Alcohol-related harm affects the entire population, not only high-risk individuals.

Policy Challenges and Industry Influence

• Public and political awareness of alcohol-related harm has historically been limited.

• There has been a lack of strong commitment to address alcohol as a public health priority.

• The alcohol industry and allied stakeholders have:

  • Promoted individual responsibility narratives.

  • Shifted attention away from alcohol as a harmful product.

  • Actively opposed effective population-level policies.

Evidence-Based Measures to Reduce Harm

• The most effective interventions include:

  • Increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages.

  • Restricting physical availability of alcohol.

  • Limiting alcohol advertising and marketing.

• Despite strong evidence, these measures have faced resistance from:

  • Industry lobbying.

  • Limited public support and awareness.

A Changing Global Landscape

• Growing research evidence has strengthened the case for public health–oriented alcohol policies.

• Non-governmental organizations have played a key role in advocacy and awareness.

• Governments at local, national, and international levels are increasingly:

  • Acknowledging alcohol’s impact on health and social welfare.

  • Implementing regulatory and preventive strategies.

• Health systems are positioned as critical drivers of prevention, policy advocacy, and long-term change.

About the Speaker

• Honorary public health consultant at the European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, Vienna.

• Chair, Alcohol Policy Network for Europe (APN).

• Former senior official at the World Health Organization**, UNESCO, and Dutch national mental health and addiction institutes.

• Served as:

• Programme Manager for alcohol, drugs, and tobacco at WHO.

• Acting Director for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.

• Founder and leader of the WHO Health in Prisons Project.

Conference Details

• Event: International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026)

• Dates: March 23–25, 2026

• Format: Hybrid (In-person & Online)

• Venue: Singapore

Useful Links

• Website: https://addiction.miconferences.com/

• Abstract Submission: https://addiction.miconferences.com/abstract-submission

• Registration: https://addiction.miconferences.com/register

• Email: addiction@mathewsconference.com

• Phone: +1 (312) 462-4448

• WhatsApp: +1 (424) 377 0967

• X: https://x.com/ICAMPevent

#AlcoholPolicy #HarmfulUseOfAlcohol #AlcoholRelatedHarm #PublicHealthApproach #PopulationHealth #AddictionMedicine #MentalHealthAwareness #SubstanceUseDisorders

#AddictionResearch #BehavioralHealth

Reducing Nurse Anxiety Through PRECEDE-Based Educational Interventions: Insights from Prof. Davoud Shojaeizadeh

A Featured Poster Presentation at ICAMP 2026

Anxiety among nurses is a growing occupational health concern, especially for those working in demanding hospital environments. At the International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026), Prof. Davoud Shojaeizadeh from Tehran University of Medical Sciences will showcase an important study on how the PRECEDE Model can be applied to reduce anxiety levels among nursing staff.

This research provides meaningful evidence supporting structured educational interventions as a pathway to improving mental well-being in healthcare workers.

Title: The effect of educational intervention based on precede model to reduce the anxiety of nurses in the hospitals of Tehran university of medical sciences

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Key Highlights from the Research

• Rigorous Study Design
  A total of 80 nurses were selected at random—40 in the experimental group and 40 in the control group.

• Reliable Measurement Tools
  Used the Spielberger Anxiety Questionnaire to assess anxiety, along with a PRECEDE-based evaluation tool for intervention planning.

• Comprehensive Intervention Program
  The educational program consisted of 7 sessions, each lasting 60–90 minutes, delivered to the experimental group.

• Comparable Baseline Anxiety Levels
  No significant difference between groups before intervention (P = 0.3), ensuring study validity.

• Significant Anxiety Reduction After Training
  Post-intervention results showed a highly significant drop in anxiety in the experimental group (P < 0.001).

• Long-Term Impact Confirmed
  Six months later, substantial improvements were maintained in:
  • Predisposing factors
  • Enabling factors
  • Reinforcing factors
  • Behavioral outcomes related to anxiety
  (All P < 0.001)

• PRECEDE Model Proven Effective
  The study affirms that educational interventions grounded in the PRECEDE framework effectively reduce anxiety and support healthier behaviors among nurses.

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About Prof. Davoud Shojaeizadeh

Prof. Shojaeizadeh earned his PhD from Liverpool University, School of Tropical Medicine (UK) and is a full professor of Health Education and Health Promotion at Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
He has:

• Published 55+ research papers

• Authored 37 academic books

• Served on editorial boards of reputable journals
  His work continues to shape public health education practices across the region.

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Event Details

Conference: International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026)
Dates: March 23–25, 2026
Location: Singapore & Online (Hybrid)
Email: addiction@mathewsconference.com
Phone: +1 (312) 462-4448
WhatsApp: +1 (424) 377-0967

🔗 Website: https://addiction.miconferences.com/
🔗 Abstract Submission: https://addiction.miconferences.com/abstract-submission
🔗 Registration: https://addiction.miconferences.com/register
🔗 Follow on X: https://x.com/ICAMPevent

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Hashtags

#ICAMP2026 #NurseAnxiety #MentalHealthCare #PRECEDEModel #PublicHealthEducation #StressManagement #NursingWellbeing #AddictionMedicine #HealthcareProfessionals #BehaviorChange #PsychiatryResearch #SingaporeConference #HealthPromotion

Transforming Chronic Back Pain Treatment: Dr. Roger H. Coletti Presents the CMECD® Breakthrough

The upcoming International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026)—scheduled for March 23–25, 2026 as a hybrid event in Singapore & Online—will showcase a compelling virtual presentation by Dr. Roger H. Coletti of Interventional Health, USA.

His talk introduces an innovative, procedure-based approach aimed at reducing, and often eliminating, chronic opioid use among patients suffering from long-standing back pain.

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🔍 A New Perspective on Chronic Back Pain and Opioid Dependence

Chronic back pain remains one of the leading drivers behind long-term opioid prescriptions. Even patients who undergo back surgery often continue to experience persistent pain, commonly diagnosed as Post Laminectomy Syndrome, affecting up to 40% of patients.

Dr. Coletti’s work challenges conventional assumptions by focusing on chronic muscle spasm as a central cause of pain—offering new hope for opioid-free management.

🩺 Presentation Title

Putting an End to Chronic Opioid Use for Chronic Back Pain with the CMECD® Procedure

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🌟 Highlights of Dr. Coletti’s Presentation

·         Chronic muscle spasm is identified as a primary source of ongoing back pain, even in post-surgical patients.

·         The CMECD® procedure, developed and refined over 15 years, offers a unique and targeted solution.

·         EMG technology is used to identify spontaneous electrical activity (SEA) in muscles that remain locked in chronic spasm.

·         Targeted injections of a phenoxybenzamine, lidocaine, and dexamethasone mixture deactivate SEA and release the spasm.

·         Phenoxybenzamine’s covalent receptor binding results in long-lasting effects, typically spanning 2–3 months.

·         Patients often report immediate relief, with many reducing or stopping opioid use altogether.

·         Clinical surveys confirm statistically significant improvements in long-term pain outcomes.

·         Duration of chronicity does not influence success—muscles in spasm for over 20 years can respond just as well as recent pain cases.

·         The medication used is FDA-approved and can be prepared by any sterile compounding pharmacy.

·         More educational material is available at CMECD.info, offering guidance for practitioners.

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👨‍⚕️ Meet the Speaker: Dr. Roger H. Coletti

Dr. Coletti’s distinguished academic and clinical background includes:

·         BA – Georgetown University

·         MA – Hofstra University

·         MD – State University of New York at Downstate

·         Internship & Residency – Nassau County Medical Center

·         Fellowships in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and Westchester County Medical Center

·         Honors: FACC, FASNC, FSCAI

His current clinical interests focus on chronic muscle spasm and pain, where he continues to drive meaningful innovations.

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📅 Event Information

Event: International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026)
Dates: March 23–25, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Singapore + Online)
Website: https://addiction.miconferences.com/
Email: addiction@mathewsconference.com
Phone: +1 (312) 462-4448
WhatsApp: +1 (424) 377 0967
Abstract Submission: https://addiction.miconferences.com/abstract-submission
Registration: https://addiction.miconferences.com/register
X Profile: https://x.com/ICAMPevent

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#ICAMP2026 #AddictionMedicine #BackPainTreatment #CMECDProcedure #OpioidReduction #PainManagement #ChronicPainRelief #MedicalInnovation #MentalHealthConference #SingaporeEvents #HybridMedicalConference #InterventionalHealth #OpioidAlternatives

Understanding Personality Predictors of Online Gambling Risk: Research by Sleh Eddine Saadi

The rise of digital platforms has transformed gambling into an easily accessible online activity, increasing the risk of behavioral addiction. At the International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026), Sleh Eddine Saadi, Clinical Psychologist from Mohamed Tahar Maamouri Hospital, Tunisia, presents an important study exploring how personality traits shape vulnerability to problematic online gambling.

🔍 Study Overview

In his virtual oral presentation titled “Personality traits and problematic online gambling: A study among Tunisian internet bettors”, Saadi analyzes how specific personality factors influence gambling severity among adult online bettors.

A total of 120 Tunisian participants were assessed using:

·         BFI-2-S (Big Five Inventory – Short Form)

·         PGSI (Problem Gambling Severity Index)

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⭐ Key Research Highlights

1️⃣ Strong Role of Emotional Instability (Neuroticism)

·         Problematic gamblers showed significantly higher neuroticism scores.

·         Neuroticism demonstrated a strong positive correlation with PGSI scores.

2️⃣ Self-Regulation Traits Are Crucial

·         Participants with gambling issues had notably lower conscientiousness.

·         Conscientiousness showed a moderate negative association with gambling severity.

3️⃣ Extraversion Plays a Moderate Role

·         A moderate positive correlation was found between extraversion and gambling severity.

·         No significant relationship for openness or agreeableness.

4️⃣ Severity Groups Show Distinct Personality Differences

Using the Kruskal–Wallis test, the study found:

·         Significant variations in neuroticism across severity levels.

·         Clear reduction in conscientiousness in higher-risk gamblers.

·         No meaningful differences for other traits.

5️⃣ Implications for Prevention & Clinical Care

This research enhances understanding of:

·         Psychological risk profiles

·         Early identification of vulnerable individuals

·         Developing targeted intervention strategies for digital gambling addiction

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👨‍⚕️ About Sleh Eddine Saadi

Sleh Eddine Saadi is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in:

·         Hypnosis

·         Psychodrama

·         Schema therapy

·         Brief therapeutic interventions

Educational background:

·         Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology – University of Tunis

·         Certificate of Advanced Studies in Brief Therapies – Faculty of Medicine, Tunis

His professional focus areas include:

·         Mental health

·         Addictive behaviors

·         Cognitive development in children

He currently serves in the Mental Health Department at Mohamed Tahar Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.

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📢 ICAMP 2026 – Join the Global Mental Health & Addiction Community

Event: International Conference on Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Psychiatry (ICAMP 2026)
Dates: March 23–25, 2026
Format: Hybrid (Singapore & Online)
Website: https://addiction.miconferences.com/
Email: addiction@mathewsconference.com
Phone: +1 (312) 462-4448
WhatsApp: +1 (424) 377 0967
Submit Abstract: https://addiction.miconferences.com/abstract-submission
Register: https://addiction.miconferences.com/register

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#ICAMP2026 #AddictionResearch #OnlineGambling #PersonalityTraits #BehavioralAddiction #ClinicalPsychology #MentalHealthMatters #Psychotherapy #GamblingDisorder #DigitalAddiction #PsychologyInsights