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4th International Conference in Psychiatry
15–17 April 2008

It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 4th International Conference on Psychiatry, organized by Saudi German Hospital (SGH)-Jeddah, Saudi Psychiatric Association (SPA) and British Arab Psychiatric Association (BAPA).

Conference theme: " Globalization, Psychiatry and Mental Health"
Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Date: 15 – 17 April 2008

Recently there has been a growing awareness of the importance of enhancing Clinical Practice, Medical Education and Training within the context of Cultural diversity & Economic realities while adopting a Bio-Psycho-Social approach in the field of Mental Health.

We aim is to present and discuss comprehensive updated knowledge in the field of psychiatry. We believe this conference is a wonderful opportunity for Arab expertise within the Arab World & across the globe to exchange experience, network & plan for future collaborative activities. We hope to conclude practical achievable directions for improving psychiatric services in our region for the near future.

The conference main speakers will be opinion leaders in the field of psychiatry as well as policy and decision makers. We also welcome new research & submissions from senior colleagues & trainees.

The invitation to participate is addressed to Psychiatrists, Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Teachers, Medical Students, Carers and all professionals who practice in relation to mental health. We are looking forwards for your participation and contribution to the scientific programme of the conference.

In our three days’ conference you will enjoy the Academic, Social & Spiritual aspects of the programme. In addition you will definitely enjoy the well-known Arabic hospitality.

Dr. Mohammed Khaled
Secretary General of conference

Conference Committees:
Eminent international, regional and national figures in the field of Mental Health from The Arab World, North America, Europe and the rest of the world have kindly agreed to participate in planning, organising, scientific review of submissions & to contribute to the conference academic programme.

Format of presentations:
Plenary lectures, Symposia, workshops, Discussion forums, public session, Training courses, meet the Expert, Free oral communication and poster presentations. The use of power point and video presentations are encouraged. Please prepare your presentation & bring it on a Flash Disk (memory Stick). If you require a TV + video or any other equipments for your presentation please kindly inform the organising committee in advance.

• Arab Mental Health services: Service Development, Policies, Pathways to Care and Healthcare economics.
• Effect of globalization on mental health in developing countries.
• Burden of globalization and Mental Health.
• Psychosis: Early intervention in Psychosis, Compliance, Relapse prevention, Rehabilitation and improving outcome in Schizophrenia.
• Mood Disorders: Depressive disorder & Challenges in the management of Bipolar Disorder.
• Suicide, Risk Assessment & management.
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
• Personality Disorders.
• Psychosexual Disorders.
• Alcohol & Drug Dependence.
• Liaison Psychiatry.
• Eating Disorders
• Forensic Psychiatry
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Challenges in the field of Learning Disability
• Old Age Psychiatry: functional & organic mental disorders in old age
• Therapeutic Approaches in Mental Health: Bio-Psych-Socio-Spiritual
• Role of religion in clinical practice both in prevention & treatment
• Brain Imaging in the diagnosis & management of mental disorders
• Medical ethics, Religion & Spirituality in the era of Globalisation
• Advances in the field of Medical Education & Psychiatric Training
• Stigma of Mental illness & role of media in promoting positive public opinion
• The interface between Psychiatry, Psychology, Philosophy and Social sciences

Training Courses

Target Participants:

Psychiatrists, Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Psychologists, Medical Students, Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Teachers, Carers and all professionals who practice in relation to the care of individuals who suffer from Mental Health problems.

Guidelines for abstract submission:

Please find attached Abstract Submission Form & guidelines for submission.

Deadline for submission : 01.02.2008

Courses:

Course organisers are kindly requested to prepare all relevant materials to be given to participants enrolled on their courses. Course proposals must include self-assessment questionnaires and answers to evaluate the learning outcome of the participants.

Registration Fees:

• Early registration (before 31.01.2008): 60 $ or 200 Saudi Riyal
• After 31.01.2008: 70 $ or 250 Saudi Riyal
• For each training course (workshop): 30 $ or 100 Saudi Riyal

Refund Policy:

• Before 31.01.2008 10% deduction
• After 31.01.2008 20% deduction

The registration fees cover Participation in all scientific and commercial exhibitions with conference bag, abstract book, badge, refreshments, meals and social events.

Training courses includes: Attendance, coffee breaks, training, materials and certificate.

Spiritual: visiting Makkah for Umra is a great opportunity for Muslim delegates to enjoy alongside the conference. Visiting Al-Madina Almonawara could be also facilitated.

Social events: Old Jeddah, Jeddah Cornish & Shopping tours .

Visiting the historical Old Jeddah is a very nice experience you shouldn't miss. Jeddah Cornish is a state of the art & beauty that you will definitely enjoy. Shopping in Jeddah offers you an excellent opportunity to for high quality goods at a decent price. We would be delighted to organise this for delegates.

Language: The conference languages are English & Arabic . We regret to inform you that no simultaneous translation is available.

Letters of acceptance/Invitation:

The organising & scientific committees would be delighted to send a letter of acceptance of submission(s) and an invitation letter to participants. However the organising committee is not deemed responsible for financial cover to colleagues as a result.

Congress Secretariat

Correspondence

Highly specialized journals in PSYCHOPATHOLOGY,PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOSOMATICS:
Trans Middle East Intl. Distribution Co. "KaSha"
Trans Middle East Intl. Distribution Co. "KaSha"

Abstract Submission Form

Registration Form

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