The first session of the 9th Shanxi Psychology General Assembly and 2018 Annual Academic Conference began at Shanxi University on May 19, drawing nearly 150 experts and researchers from provincial colleges and institutes to discuss issues related to psychology.

The conference, sponsored by Shanxi Psychology Society and undertaken by the College of Education Science of Shanxi University, focuses on self-discipline and ethics under the impact of rapid social development, and seeks different approaches to promote psychological counseling among young people.

The first session of the 9th Shanxi Psychology General Assembly is held at Shanxi University on May 19. [Photo/sxu.edu.cn]

Academics debate psychological issues during the conference at Shanxi University on May 19. [Photo/sxu.edu.cn]