Highlights of the seminar, session by session

Seminar Opening

• 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Geneviève Chêne – Santé publique France

Session 1: Definitions and classification of CPS, historical and current situation in France

• 9:45 AM – 10:25 AM

Definition and classification - Béatrice Lamboy, Santé publique France
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• 10:25 AM - 10:50 AM

History of CPS - Marie-Odile Williamson, Ireps Pays de la Loire
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• 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Current state of the situation in France

Incorporation of CPS into public policy - Nadine Fréry, Santé publique France
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Survey and characteristics of CPS programs in schools - Enguerrand du Roscoät, Santé publique France
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Health Education in Teacher Training - Julien Masson and Adeline Darlington-Bernard, Unirès
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Session 2: Experiences in Implementing CPS Interventions

• 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Roundtable 1 – Universal CPS Programs (Thematic and Cross-Cutting)

Unplugged Program for Addiction Prevention - Nicolas Beaujard, APLEAT
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Good Behavior Game (GBG) Program: Improving the School Climate - Catherine Reynaud-Maurupt, GRVS
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“In and Out of School” CPS Program in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region - Alice Coste, Ireps Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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“Healthy School” Program and CPS Toolkit in the Pays de la Loire Region - Magali Segretain, Ireps Pays de la Loire
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A CPS Experience in the National Education System - Sophie Couvert, Public School, Loire-Atlantique
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• 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Testimonial videos from teachers and students

• 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM: Roundtable 2 - Vulnerable Youth

TAC (Tobacco · Alcohol · Cannabis) Program within the Judicial Youth Protection Service - Suzanne Rousselet, PJJ Rennes
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“Le Voyage des TOIMOINOUS: Growing Up and Living Together” Program in Priority Neighborhoods - Anne-Laure Tanchoux, ARS Nouvelle Aquitaine
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CPS Intervention with Adult Mentors in Priority Neighborhoods (QPV), Educational Priority Areas (REP), and Educational Priority Zones (REP) - Laure Reynaud, ScholaVie Association
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PSFP Family and Parenting Support Program - Corinne Roehrig, CoDES 06
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Session 3: Effects of evidence-based CPS interventions and characteristics of effective CPS interventions

• 9:40 AM – 11:00 AM: Effects of evidence-based CPS interventions (well-being, behavior, substance use, academic performance, etc.)

CPS, addiction prevention, and sexual health - Pierre Arwidson, Santé publique France
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CPS and school climate: violence, bullying, and social cohesion - Damien Tessier, University of Grenoble
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CPS, mental health, well-being, and academic success - Rebecca Shankland, University of Lyon
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• 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Characteristics of effective CPS interventions - Béatrice Lamboy, Santé publique France
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Session 4: Evaluation of CPS Initiatives, Implementation, and Future Prospects

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Methodological approaches to evaluating CPS interventions - Béatrice Lamboy and Jean-Michel Lecrique, Santé publique France
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• 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM: Roundtable 3: Strategy and Rollout of CPS in Regions

CPS initiatives by the Pays de la Loire Regional Health Agency (ARS) - Nicolas Durand, ARS Pays de la Loire
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CPS initiatives in an education district - Christine Lequette, Grenoble Education
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CPS initiatives in agricultural high schools - Emilie Desaulty, RESEDA
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CPS initiatives for students at the University of Artois - Gabor Orosz and Williams Nuytens, University of Artois
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CPS Initiatives in the Corsican Regional Authority - Nicole Carlotti, Corsican Regional Authority
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Outlook and closing remarks

• 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Ministry of Health and Solidarity, Directorate General of Health (DGS), Zinna Bessa

Ministry of National Education, Youth, and Sports, General Directorate of School Education - DGESCO, Thomas Leroux

Public Health France, Directorate of Prevention and Health Promotion - François Beck

Why this seminar?

"Developing psychosocial skills in children and youth: a framework to promote nationwide implementation"

Programs that have proven effective in preventing various health issues are based on the development of psychosocial skills (cognitive, emotional, and social). These skills help foster health-promoting behaviors and attitudes and contribute to the development of coping skills, self-esteem, self-confidence, anxiety management, and decision-making. Children and young people thus gain a greater ability to make informed and reasoned choices and develop skills for “living together.” These are life skills that children must be able to develop gradually from a young age—in school, within the family, and through interaction with their environment—so that they can internalize them and apply them in their future social and professional lives.

Psychosocial skills are at the heart of health promotion and effective prevention programs; they have a positive impact on well-being, mental health, substance use, sexual health, and educational success. It is within this framework that Santé publique France is organizing a seminar in partnership with the steering committee of the national strategy to strengthen the psychosocial skills of children and youth. It is aimed at public policymakers, health professionals in the social sector, educators working with children and youth, local stakeholders, researchers, and family representatives.

Rapidly Expanding Development Programs in France

Already widely implemented in some countries, PSD programs have been rapidly expanding in France in recent years, driven by, among others, Santé publique France, regional health agencies, the ministries of health, national education, agricultural education, and higher education, local authorities, and the judicial youth protection system. There is a proliferation of initiatives and pilot projects. The approaches are diverse and vary depending on the children’s age, the objectives, the professionals involved, and the context and environment in which they take place. They require careful attention and vigilance if we wish to ensure quality, effectiveness, sustainability, and consistency. It is important to carefully consider the logic of intervention over the long term, from the earliest ages through to the end of the school journey. This is a major challenge that concerns all stakeholders, both institutional and from civil society.

What is the purpose of this seminar?

This seminar will provide an opportunity to take stock of current knowledge on psychosocial skills and to review the historical context of the situation in France. It also aims to present the work on a framework for psychosocial skills, scheduled for publication in late 2021, which will enable the launch of a second phase—planned for 2022–2023—aimed at producing practical resources to facilitate nationwide implementation.

The floor will be given to practitioners and scientists to exchange and share scientific knowledge and experiences accumulated over the past few years.