The 18th International Conference on Psychiatry

Organized by: Saudi German Hospitals Group (SGH) and Saudi Psychiatric Association
In Collaboration with: Egyptian Psychiatric Association and Okasha Institute of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University, Egypt

Conference Theme

Future of Psychiatry as a Clinical Neuroscience

Recently, there has been a growing awareness of the "Future of Psychiatry as a Clinical Neuroscience." This congress will highlight these important issues. The main speakers will be opinion leaders in the field of psychiatry, as well as policy and decision-makers. It is hoped that the exchange of knowledge in this congress between colleagues will promote the service offered to psychiatric patients.

You are invited to participate in this scientific event. We believe it will be a fruitful scientific, spiritual, and cultural experience. We will do our best to make your participation scientifically rewarding and your stay in Jeddah enjoyable.

Preliminary Topics

1. Theme of the conference: Future of Psychiatry as a Clinical Neuroscience
2. Mental health and psychosocial aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak
3. Arab Mental Health services: Service Development, Policies, Pathways to Care, and Healthcare Economics
4. Liaison Psychiatry
5. Psychosis: Early intervention and improving outcome
6. Mood Disorders: Depressive disorder & Challenges in the management of Bipolar Disorder
7. Personality, Eating, and Psychosexual Disorders
8. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
9. Old Age Psychiatry: Functional & organic mental disorders in old age
10. Therapeutic Approaches in Mental Health: Bio-Psych-Socio-Spiritual
11. Role of Culture in Clinical Practice: Both in prevention & treatment
12. Brain Imaging in the Diagnosis & Management of Mental Disorders
13. Medical Ethics, Religion & Spirituality in the Era of Globalisation
14. Advances in the Field of Medical Education & Psychiatric Training
15. Stigma of Mental Illness & Role of Media in Promoting Positive Public Opinion
16. The Interface between Psychiatry, Psychology, Philosophy, and Social Sciences

We look forward to your participation in this significant event.