UBT’s International Psychology Conference Explores Mental Health, Psychological Development, and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence

26/10/2026

UBT’s International Psychology Conference brought together researchers, psychologists, mental health professionals, and representatives of related disciplines to discuss contemporary developments in psychology, mental health challenges, and the impact of technology on psychological well-being.

The conference was accredited by the Chamber of Nurses, Midwives, and Other Health Professionals as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) activity, providing opportunities for professional development, the advancement of knowledge, and the exchange of scientific experiences.

The conference programme featured three thematic sessions with scientific presentations addressing a wide range of topics, including the impact of academic stress on students’ mental health, the role of play in children’s social and cognitive development, the relationship between temperament and academic achievement, loneliness in the digital age, emotional factors in obesity treatment, and the influence of artificial intelligence on academic self-confidence.

Session I:

Chair: Deniz Çelçima

Co-Chair: Anita Sadikaj

• Academic Burnout and Its Impact on the Mental Health of University Students: A Theoretical Literature Review – Mirlinde Bilalli dhe Fatime Ajdini.
• The Impact of Emotional Factors on the Outcomes of Dietary Therapy in Individuals with Obesity – Eglantina Kraja Bardhi.
• The Role of Play in Children’s Social and Cognitive Development: A Systematic Review – Fatbardha Qehaja Osmani dhe Elion Baruti.

Session II:

Chair: Emrush Thaci

Co – Chair: Violeta Zefi

• Video Games as Predictors of Attitudes Toward Mathematics and Academic Achievement Among High School Students in Kosovo – Qufli Osmani, Anila Shala dhe Diana Sejdiu Shala.
• The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Psychotherapeutic Experience: Psychotherapists’ Perspectives on Clients’ Use of ChatGPT – Violeta Zefi, Valbona Uka dhe Zhaneta Shatri.
• The Long-Term Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Mental Health: A Review of Psychological and Clinical Evidence – Anora Kroj dhe Nerenxa Alia.
• Conversations with AI: Emotional Support and Help-Seeking Among Young People – Dr. Adelina Ahmeti.
• Beyond Diagnosis: Integrating Technology into ADHD Assessment and Treatment — An Innovative Approach in Psychological Practice – PhD(c) Ema Skeja.
• Who Controls the World? Conspiracy Mentality and Childhood Vaccine Refusal Among Albanian-Speaking Parents – Dr. Lirim Isufi.
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in Language Development: Scientific Foundations and Implementation Perspectives Through the EcDheFol Program – MSc. Bardha Gerdovci.
• The Relationship Between Altruism and Emotional Empathy in Students of Different Fields of Study, Natural and Social Sciences – Qufli Osmani, Delvina Beka, Muhamed Jonuzi dhe Denis Çelçima

Session III:

Chair: Elona Krasniqi

Co – Chair: Valdrin Krasniqi

• The Relationship Between Temperament and Academic Achievements of Children in Classes IV–V in the Municipality of Lipjan and Shtime, Kosovo – Alma Rizani.
• Loneliness in the Digital Age: The Impact on Young People’s Psychological Well-Being – A Literature Review – Anita Sadikaj.Cultural Adaptation of the RECONNECTED Digital Mental Health Intervention Content for Kosovar Young Adults: Insights from Stakeholder Workshops and Cognitive Interviews – Elona Krasniqi.
• Artificial Intelligence and Academic Self-Confidence Among University Academics – Agron Hoxha, Valdrin Krasniqi dhe Agnesa Krasniqi.
• Presentation on Psychological Behaviour – Donarta Dervishi.