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Qatar 9th International Mental Health Conference Concludes

Qatar’s 9th International Mental Health Conference, organized by the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), in collaboration Primary Health Care Corporation in Qatar and the Royal College of Psychiatrists at The Sheraton Hotel Doha, concluded on Saturday.

Over 1000 delegates attended this 3-day event in person or online.

MOPH, and HMC, working in collaboration Primary Health Care Corporation in Qatar and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, brought together over 50 local, regional and international speakers, combining topics of mental health and wellbeing with innovations in treatment and Psychiatry.

Chairman of Psychiatry and Medical Director of the Mental Health Service at HMC, and Conference Chairman Dr. Majid Al Abdullah said “This event was an ambitious attempt to combine the science of medicine with the importance of wellbeing and mental health promotion. The theme of the conference (Transforming Mental Health for All) attracted people from the many aspects of Mental Health today.” Dr Majid went on to say: “The array of international speakers, colleagues from the region, our own staff and local partner organizations, combined with members of the public, delegates from industry and wellbeing specialists provided a rich and engaging conference for all.” The inclusion and promotion of physical and mental health and the inclusion of wellbeing activities were promoted throughout the conference, with many delegates participating in sessions advising on techniques to relieve stress or promote stretching and wellbeing.

Director of the National Mental Health Program at MOPH Susan Clelland said: “Embracing a wellbeing approach helps to promote mental health and raises public awareness in addition to reducing the stigma surrounding Mental Health. Wellbeing specialists working with colleagues from HMC and engaging delegates was a welcomed initiative that complemented the traditional educational lectures”.

CEO of the Mental Health Service at HMC and National Lead for Mental Health and Wellbeing Iain Tulley said that this event demonstrated the importance of partnership working and collaboration.

He extended thanks local partners and sponsors from across the health system for helping to make this event possible.

According to HMC, the next Mental Health and Wellbeing conference is scheduled to take place in late 2024.

Source: Qatar News Agency