The event is organised by the Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution

Young people from across Scotland will gather at the Glasgow Science Centrefor a conference tackling one of Scotland’s most pressing issues - the impact of family conflict on mental health and wellbeing.

The event, organised by the Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR), will explore how family arguments can damage relationships and, in the worst cases, lead to family breakdown – the single biggest cause of youth homelessness in Scotland.

The day-long conference, on Tuesday, 18 November, will help young people understand what’s going on in their brains when emotions run high, giving them practical tools to manage stress, reduce anxiety and end arguments well.

Tom Arthur MSP, minister for social care and mental wellbeing, will open the event with a keynote speech.

SCCR, part of the Scottish homelessness charity Cyrenians, has developed award-winning digital resources and training that use neuroscience to explain conflict and relationships in ways that are accessible and engaging for young people.

Professionals who work with families will be present on the day to work through the resources with young people.

Jim Gray, SCCR service manager, said: “The conference will provide the young people attending with a suite of options for how to respond to arguments at home.

“Earlier intervention and prevention work must be part of Scotland’s social policy and community services. We must be upstream tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness.”