Healing minds: psychiatry volunteers in conflict zones and building academic capacity in low-resource settings - VIPSIG Annual Conference 2024
One day conference - online
| Location | Virtual event, Online |
| CPD | Up to six CPD hours per day, subject to peer group approval |
| Non member fee | £112.00 |
|---|---|
| Consultant fee | £85.00 |
| Advanced Trainee/SAS | £62.00 |
| Core Trainee/Subsidised fee | £40.00 |
| Medical Student/Foundation Year Doctor | £40.00 |
Event Information
Overview
In our current era, global man-made conflicts pose profound and heart-wrenching challenges to the mental health of those trapped in conflict zones. These deeply rooted psychological scars often neglected after the acute crises have subsided, slipping into the shadows of forgotten tragedies. Volunteering may not be a complete solution for service provision, but it brings invaluable support to existing services and fulfils a psychiatrist's opportunity to make a difference.
This conference is dedicated to fostering the development of academic capability in low and middle-income countries. Our goal is to empower these regions to build their own evidence base from the ground up, rather than imposing solutions created in high-income countries that may not fit their unique cultural and contextual needs.
By participating, you will:
- Hear from leading experts about the enduring mental health impacts of conflict and the ways we can address them
- Discover meaningful volunteering opportunities in conflict zones and international settings, providing both critical support to those in need and enriching your own professional journey
- Engage in crucial discussions on building sustainable academic capacity in low-resource settings, ensuring that mental health interventions are both effective and culturally sensitive
- Connect with a community of passionate professionals committed to advancing global mental health
- Learn about international volunteering opportunities with the UN and hear from the RCPsych International Divisions and Diaspora groups on mental health priorities in their regions
Programme
Speakers
- Dr Lade Smith CBE, President, 免费黑料网
- Dr Samah Jabr, Head of the Mental Health Unit, Palestinian Ministry of Health
- Professor Dennis Ougrin, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Global Mental Health, Queen Mary University of London
- Dr Anis Ahmed, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and Chair of VIPSIG
- Professor Mohammed Al-Uzri, Presidential Lead for International Affairs, Royal College Psychiatrists
- Professor Melanie Amna Abas, Professor of Global Mental Health, King's College London
- Dr Walter Mangezi, Head of Department of Psychiatry, University of Zimbabwe
- Dr Stella-Maria Paddick, Clinical Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University
- Dr Fabida Aria, Chair of RCPsych Transcultural Special Interest Group
Registration
Registration for this event is now open. You can view the full fees below
Non member fee | ?112.00 |
| Consultant fee | ?85.00 |
| Advanced Trainee/SAS | ?62.00 |
| Core Trainee/Subsidised fee | ?40.00 |
| Medical Student/Foundation Year Doctor | ?40.00 |
* The above reduced rates are reserved for members of the 免费黑料网 only. If you are not a member of the College you will be required to pay the non-member fee.
If you are an allied health professional or a non-member of the 免费黑料网 from a Band C or D country you may be entitled to a discounted rate. Please contact tasmina.akthar@rcpsych.ac.uk for further information.
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If you are paying with a voucher please email the voucher to tasmina.akthar@rcpsych.ac.uk and arrange a bank transfer for the remaining amount. Please note we cannot provide change for voucher payments.
Note that spaces will not be reserved until payment is received. Registration will close at midday Thursday 10 October.
How will the event work online?
- View a video of the speaker alongside any slides
- Ask your questions to the speakers and chat with other delegates via the discussion forum
- All registered participants will also have access to this conference recording for up to two months post event
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Technology requirements
- Access to a reliable internet connection
- A PC, laptop, tablet or phone
- Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge are recommended browsers
Terms and conditions
For further information, please contact:
Email: tasmina.akthar@rcpsych.ac.uk
Contact Name: Tasmina Akthar
Contact number: 0208 618 4075