The 2025 ESCAP Research Academy workshop: advancing mechanistic insights and early intervention strategies for psychological trauma.

Abstract

The 2025 ESCAP Research Academy Workshop in Strasbourg focused on the impact of psychological trauma on the brain, emphasising mechanistic insights and early intervention strategies. Prior to the ESCAP Congress, this event aims at supporting the next generation of clinician-scientists in child and adolescent mental health (CAMH). Under the guidance of coordinators Alexis Revet and Paul Klauser, nineteen fellows from 13 countries engaged in comprehensive discussions. Keynote speakers Andrea Danese, Isabelle Mansuy, Vera Clemens, and Eric Bui, offered critical insights into trauma mechanisms and interventions. Using the "world café" model, participants developed a European-wide trauma questionnaire, illustrating international collaboration. The workshop, which was supported by the ESCAP Academic division, successfully integrated academic and clinical insights with personal development. The next workshop is scheduled to take place in 2027 in Athens.