ABOUT US

The “ITALIAN STRESS NETWORK” Association pursues the following objectives:

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• To  foster collaborations for scientists working in the field of stress;

• To encourage collaboration between neuroscientists and professionals from other disciplines, such as psychologists, doctors and researchers in stress-related fields;

• To increase public and political awareness on the importance of stress, on its pathological role and implications for public health;

• To advocate for policies taking into account scientific knowledge on the role of stress in public health;

• To raise awareness of stress-induced effects and generate knowledge and skills to stimulate resilience to stress;

• To collaborate with trade unions, professional associations and institutions, developing education and awareness campaigns aimed at promoting policies and regulations that reduce the risk of stress in the workplace;

• To establish partnerships and connections with other organizations fighting  bullying, harassment and work-related stress;

• To develop and implement stress prevention programs;

• To organize fundraising campaigns aimed at promoting the activities of the association and scientific research, also through the establishment of scholarships for young researchers.