Play as Medicine: Neurobiological Interventions for Child Development and Trauma Recovery – A Key Highlight of the 5th World Child Health, Adolescent Medicine, and Child Psychology Conference
The growing recognition of play as a therapeutic tool in child development and psychological healing has opened exciting new pathways in pediatric medicine and child psychology. One of the most compelling contributions in this field comes from Mrs. Maha Ghazale, whose abstract titled “Play as Medicine: Neurobiological Interventions for Child Development and Trauma Recovery” has been submitted for presentation at the 5th World Child Health, Adolescent Medicine, and Child Psychology Conference, taking place from June 18–20, 2026, in Dubai, UAE.
Her work powerfully aligns with the central mission of the conference: to explore innovative, evidence-based approaches that promote the physical, emotional, and neurological well-being of children and adolescents worldwide. By emphasizing play as a structured, science-backed intervention, her research expands traditional views of healing and places play at the center of child recovery and development.
Understanding Play as a Neurobiological Intervention
For centuries, play has been viewed as a natural and essential part of childhood. However, modern neuroscience is revealing its profound impact on brain development. Mrs. Maha Ghazale’s abstract highlights how play-based interventions stimulate critical areas of the brain responsible for emotional regulation, executive functioning, social interaction, and cognitive flexibility. These functions are particularly affected in children who have experienced trauma, chronic stress, or developmental challenges.
When a child engages in play, especially in a safe and supportive environment, the brain releases neurochemicals such as dopamine and oxytocin. These chemicals enhance feelings of safety, strengthen interpersonal bonds, and support neural repair. At the same time, play activates the prefrontal cortex and limbic system, strengthening emotional processing and reducing hyperactivity in the stress response system. This is where play becomes more than leisure – it becomes medicine.
Mrs. Ghazale’s approach integrates principles from child psychology, neurobiology, and trauma-informed care. Her research suggests that through intentional, therapeutic play, children can process traumatic experiences without relying solely on verbal communication, which is often difficult or impossible for young minds to articulate. Play offers them a language of expression, healing, and resilience.
The Role of Play in Trauma Recovery
Children who have experienced trauma often show signs of anxiety, withdrawal, aggression, or developmental delays. Traditional therapies, while effective, may not always be accessible or suitable for young children who lack the ability to express complex emotions verbally. Play-based neurobiological interventions bridge this gap by allowing children to express internal experiences through symbolic play, movement, storytelling, and creative interaction.
Through structured play, children regain a sense of control and safety. Repetitive patterns in play allow the nervous system to reorganize and move from survival mode to a state of regulation. Over time, this helps reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress, improves emotional stability, and enhances cognitive growth. Mrs. Ghazale’s work sheds light on how targeted play therapies can be designed to specifically meet the needs of children recovering from trauma.
Her abstract strengthens the argument that therapeutic play should be integrated into mainstream pediatric care, school counseling programs, and psychological treatment models worldwide.
Significance for Healthcare Professionals and Educators
The 5th World Child Health, Adolescent Medicine, and Child Psychology Conference is bringing together pediatricians, psychologists, therapists, nurses, educators, and researchers who are deeply invested in improving child and adolescent health outcomes. Mrs. Maha Ghazale’s contribution offers valuable insights that can be practically applied in clinical settings, rehabilitation centers, and educational environments.
For healthcare professionals, her research encourages a paradigm shift: moving from rigid, adult-centered therapeutic approaches to child-centered, developmentally appropriate solutions. For teachers and caregivers, it reinforces the importance of play in classrooms and homes as a fundamental component of emotional and neurological growth.
By presenting this abstract at an international platform in Dubai, her research will inspire interdisciplinary conversations and encourage collaboration among experts seeking effective, humane, and evidence-based strategies to support vulnerable children.
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The 5th World Child Health, Adolescent Medicine, and Child Psychology Conference, scheduled for June 18–20, 2026, in Dubai, UAE, is a globally recognized academic event dedicated to advancing child and adolescent well-being. The conference will feature keynote talks, oral presentations, workshops, and poster sessions on diverse topics such as pediatric care, adolescent mental health, developmental psychology, trauma recovery, behavioral sciences, and preventive medicine.
Researchers and practitioners from across the world will share the latest findings, innovative therapies, and policy-driven solutions that shape the future of child and adolescent healthcare.
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This platform provides researchers, speakers, delegates, and students an invaluable opportunity to connect, learn, collaborate, and contribute to global change in the field of child and adolescent medicine.
Moving Toward a Holistic Future
The inclusion of abstracts like Mrs. Maha Ghazale’s is a testament to the conference’s commitment to exploring holistic, compassionate, and innovative healthcare models. Her emphasis on play as a neurobiological and therapeutic intervention reflects an evolving understanding that healing is not solely based on medication or clinical procedures but also on joy, connection, creativity, and emotional safety.
As global challenges such as conflict, displacement, digital overload, and mental health disorders continue to impact younger generations, the relevance of this research becomes even more critical. It advocates for nurturing environments that empower children to rebuild trust in the world and in themselves – one moment of play at a time.
Mrs. Ghazale’s work reminds us that inside every game, story, and imaginative world created by a child lies a powerful biological process of healing and growth. And as this message echoes across the conference halls in Dubai, it carries the potential to transform practices and inspire change worldwide.
