Mental Health Research Forum

About

Mental health is an integral part of overall well-being, however, it's a topic often clouded by stigma. The Batterjee Medical College is proud to host the Mental Health Research Forum: Strategies for Sustainable Wellbeing on October 15th, 2024. BMC College Mental Health Forum is an event designed to raise awareness, promote education, and foster open dialogue about mental health within the medical community to explore the latest advancements in research, share best practices, and foster collaboration in promoting mental well-being

Mission

BMC Mental Health forum is dedicated to advancing mental health knowledge, accelerating mental health research, promoting evidence-based practices, and fostering collaboration to cultivate well-being within our community

Target Audience

• Medical professionals (physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers)

• Medical students and trainees

• Mental health organization and community members

• Individuals interested in learning more about mental health

Workshops

1.Dr. Khalid Mufleh Alshahrani

Misconceptions about psychotherapy

2.Dr. Osama Alibrahim, MD

Motivational interviewing for psychiatric patients

3.Dr. Fatemah Samir Alghamdi, PhD, NCC, CCTP

I am stuck

4.Dr. Rana Fawzi Banaja

Dealing with Crises in Marital Relationships

Mental Health Research Forum

Vision

Bridging the gap between research and practice, we aim to empower mental health professionals and the public with cutting-edge knowledge and tools

Objectives

• Highlight cutting-edge research in mental health, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing to accelerate progress.

• Increase awareness and understanding of mental health conditions.

• Educate participants about evidence-based approaches to mental health promotion and intervention.

• Discuss the unique challenges and opportunities for mental healthcare in Saudi Arabia.

• Promote collaboration between medical professionals, community organizations, and individuals to improve mental health outcomes.

• Reduce stigma associated with mental health issues.

Focus Areas

Forum potential topics include:

1. Emerging Frontiers in Mental Health Research: Showcasing cutting-edge research areas like neuroscience, genetics, and digital mental health interventions.

2. Evidence-Based Interventions for Various Mental Health Conditions: Showcase effective treatment approaches supported by research evidence for different mental health conditions.

3. Mental Health in Primary Care: Integrating mental health screening and intervention into routine medical care.

4. Culturally Competent Mental Healthcare: Addressing the specific needs of diverse populations in Saudi Arabia.

5. Mental Health and Technology: Utilizing technology to improve access to mental health services.

6. Addiction and Mental Health: Explore the challenges and treatment approaches for individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

Workshops

6.Mrs. Laila Abdelhak

Resiliency in the Workplace

7.Mr. Ali Alsehli

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

8.Ahad Saif alhaiba Alareeshi

Mental Health & Nutrition

Sponsor

Qaweem Rehabilitation Centers & Resorts

Sponsor

Forum Committee Members

  • Ikhlas Abdulaziz Sindi

    Vice Dean of Female Section and Research Director

    PhD degree in Medical Science, Molecular neuroscience and genetics, School of Medicine. University of Queensland, Australia. Masters of Molecular Biology, School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience. University of Queensland, Australia. 2000-2005

    Research interest

    My research interest on molecular neuroscience and genetics. It’s focus on understanding the basic of neuro-genetic disorder with particular emphasis on comprehensive genomic sequencing to candidate gene associated-study, gene polymorphism and protein quantity.

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    Primary Office - Female section, Ground Floor, First Corridor

  • Sabrin Ragab Mohamed Ibrahim

    Professor of Natural Products Chemistry, Preparatory Year

    Prof. Dr. Sabrin Ibrahim is Professor of Natural Products Chemistry. She is Deputy of Ethical and Scientific Research committees in BMC. She joined BMC as Professor of Chemistry since 2021. She pursued her PhD from Heinrich-Heine University, Dusseldorf, Germany in 2005, after completing Master`s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University in Egypt. She has worked as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Pharmacognosy at Assuit University and Taibah University in Madinah Al-Munawara, Saudi Arabia as well. She has published 267 publications, two patents, and three book chapters. More than 35 highly indexed journals have her as an editor in their editorial boards. She is Co-I in more than 30 research projects at the national and international level. She is recognized in the world’s top 2% most important scientists in her field worldwide, according to the lists issued by Stanford University from 2021 to 2023.

    Research interest

    Isolation and structural elucidation of biologically active metabolites from natural sources (Marine, Plants, and Fungi). Natural products chemistry and biology. Phytochemical characterization of the traditionally used medicinal plant.

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    Primary Office – Female section, Ground Floor, First Corridor

  • Ms. Manar Algarni

    Vice Dean Office Manager, Student Affairs, Psychological Counselor, Student Welfare Unit

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  • Ms. Basma Hassan Hashem

    Research Unit Coordinator

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Speakers

  • Dr. Joanne Hands

    PhD, LPC, LMFT

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  • Dr. Nicola Cogan

    Ph.D, D.Clin.Psy / School of Psychological Sciences, University of Strathclyde

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  • Dr. Sulhi Ali Alfakeh

    Associate Professor, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, King Abdulaziz University

    Sulhi Ali Alfakeh

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  • Mr. Meshal Alharthi

    Assistant Executive Director - Qawim Centers and Resorts for Rehabilitation of Addiction Patients

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  • Prof. Mohammed Alkawi

    Director Research Ethics Monitoring Office, NCBE, KACST Riyadh

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  • Dr. Abdulaziz Alangari

    Dean of Deanship of Development, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

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  • Dr. Hussain Alyami

    Consultant psychiatrist, Associate professor of psychiatry, Taif university, College of medicine

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  • Dr. Sami Saad

    Neuropsychiatry and Psychiatry consultant

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  • Dr. Eradah Omar Hamad

    Associate Professor of Psychometrics and Research Methodologies in the Department of Psychology at King Abdulaziz University

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  • Dr. Niko Azhari Hidayat

    / Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidisciplinary Studies, Airlangga University Hospital Surabaya

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  • Dr. Hassan Izzeddin Sarsak

    Head of Occupational Therapy Program, Associate Professor / Batterjee Medical College

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  • Dr. Abshan Mohammed Abshan

    Psychology consultant. Psychological Consultant - Qaim Company for Rehabilitation of Addiction Patients. Doctorate in Psychology

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  • Dr. Alhanouf Yamani

    Islamic psychologist Psychologist and family specialist Certified trainer and speaker on happiness and quality of life

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  • Dr. Ali Alsehli

    Master of Clinical and Counseling Psychology from the United States of America - PhD researcher in Crisis Psychology

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  • Shoaa A Dardoum

    Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, College of education, University of Bisha Senior specialist

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  • Dr. Nasser Alorfi

    Associate professor of Neuropharmacology, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, college of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University

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  • Dr. Maha Ibrahim

    MD, PhD in Molecular Biology, Head of Research Department in Medical Scientific Foundation for research and development, Jeddah, KSA

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  • Dr. Lujain Khoja

    MBBS, MSc, Psychiatry Board / Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah University 19. Dr Ibrahim Aljerari, a senior pharmacist at King Faisal hospital

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  • Mr. Hamdan Alghamdi

    Senior social worker, addiction therapist, and family counselor

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  • Mrs. Hadeel Tours

    Psychotherapist, Etizan – Therapy Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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  • Mrs. Afnan Turki Baha

    Owner and founder of Edge of Art Training Center. An expert in visual arts and specialized in developing artistic talents and skills, she holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in arts

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  • Dr. Ibrahim Aljerari

    Senior pharmacist at King Faisal hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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  • Dr. Khalid Mufleh Alshahrani

    Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, King Abdulaziz University

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  • Dr. Osama Alibrahim

    Psychiatry / Addiction Consultant, Head of Addiction Departments, Erada (Alaml) Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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  • Dr. Rana Fawzi Banaja

    Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, King Abdulaziz University

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  • Mrs. Laila Abdelhak

    Organizational Psychologist, Sajeya Rehabilitation Center

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  • Mrs. Ahad Saif alhaiba Alareeshi

    Clinical Nutritionist

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Exhibitors

مراكز ومنتجعات قويم لتأهيل مرضى الادمان
المركز الوطنى لتعزيز الصحة النفسية
مركز اتزان
مركز حافة الفن بجدة
جمعية الحياة رسالة
مركز مطمئنة
اكاديمية روائع الموسيقى
الجمعية الوطنية للخدمات المجتمعية (أجواد)
مركز رشد للتأهيل
مركز سمو الفكر
شركة فورسيز للمجوهرات
شركة داعم للخدمات
مركز سجية للتأهيل
برنامج الطب البشرى - كلية البترجى الطبية
جامعة الملك عبدالعزيز
الجمعية السعودية للتوحد

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