The 6th Global Congress on Behavioral Addictions organized by the Turkish Green Crescent Society

Deadline for Abtract Submission: 31 March 2025

Playing a leading role in the fight against addiction for 105 years at both national and international levels, the Turkish Green Crescent Society will address national and global developments in the struggle against behavioral addictions at the 6th Global Congress on Behavioral Addictions, which will be held in Istanbul on May 13-14, 2025. 

The 6th Global Congress on Behavioral Addictions serves as a global platform for discussing scientific developments in gambling disorder, gaming disorder, excessive social media use, and problematic pornography use. The congress seeks to foster the development of evidence-based, innovative, and effective strategies for addressing behavioral addictions. 

This event will bring together researchers, experts, and representatives from institutions and organizations worldwide who are actively engaged in this field.

We invite professionals involved in prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation related to behavioral addictions to submit their abstracts.

Key Themes:
•    Current practices in behavioral addiction prevention
•    Emerging research methodologies in behavioral addictions
•    Prevention, intervention, and advocacy strategies for behavioral addictions 
•    New risks and challenges in behavioral addictions
•    Effectiveness of treatment and rehabilitation services for behavioral addictions
•    Insights and experiences gained in behavioral addiction prevention

Congress Subtopics:
•    Problematic Gaming
•    Problematic Gambling Behavior 
•    Problematic Pornography Use 
•    Problematic Social Media Use
•    Other Behavioral Addictions

Abstract Submission Guidelines: 

The following criteria apply to abstract submissions:
•   Word limit: 250–300 words
•   Presentation format: Oral presentation / Poster presentation 
•   Language: English

Required Submission Information:
•    Presentation title
•    Abstract content (including objectives, methodology, and findings)
•    Presenter and co-author information (full names, affiliations, and email addresses)
•    Preferred presentation format (oral or poster)

Submission Process: Deadline for abtract submission is 31 March 2025

Click to access the Abstract Submission Form 

Click to access the Congress website.

All submissions will be reviewed based on their alignment with the congress theme, subtopics, and objectives, as well as their scientific and ethical validity. The accuracy of the information provided by the presenter will also be considered.