The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company “SEHA” will host the second Abu Dhabi Integrated Mental Health Conference in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, on January 28 and 29, where the event will combine virtual and physical participation at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center.
The organization of this conference is part of SEHA’s efforts to promote mental health initiatives in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and to promote efforts to integrate psychiatry into the field of primary health care. Prominent clinical professionals, academics and experts in the field of mental and mental health will participate in the event.
Dr. Anwar Salam, Executive Director of Medical Affairs at SEHA, said that there is an urgent need to intensify efforts and coordination to support and empower patients with mental and psychiatric diseases in the region. and implementing programs and initiatives to improve mental health across the region.
He added that the scientific program of the conference is rich in information and focuses on the most important issues in this field and stimulates fruitful ideas and solutions about mental health. He expressed his conviction that all participants in the conference will benefit greatly from the event program and that SEHA will continue its essential contribution to bringing about the desired change in the field of health. Mental.
For her part, Dr. Nahida Niaz Ahmed, Consultant Psychiatrist in Ambulatory Services and Chair of the Behavioral Health Council at SEHA, said: “(SEHA) continues to support mental health programs and initiatives across Abu Dhabi, as we recognize the growing need to integrate psychiatry into primary health care. and overcoming the obstacles that prevent the application of contemporary models of care that are prevalent globally.
Just as nursing and allied health services are an essential element in the treatment process, psychotherapy is the main pillar of recovery from mental illness, and it is an important aspect that should not be ignored. We hope that the event will stimulate meaningful dialogue as well as contribute as a prominent global conference in support of Abu Dhabi’s pioneering efforts in the field of mental health.”
The conference brings together a group of international speakers and eminent experts. One of the highlights of the event is the organization of a session on the new mental health care model at the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, which confirms Abu Dhabi’s keenness to improve the quality of life of patients suffering from mental and mental illnesses.
The Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health, represented by Her Excellency Dr. Omniyat Al Hajri, Executive Director of the Community Health Sector, will also participate in a seminar on community mental health and the role of awareness and educational campaigns integrating with the mental health care model, as well as the role of all sectors towards improving the beliefs and behaviors of society towards wellness, mental health, and striving for early detection and reduction from the stigma.