Session 01: General Psychiatry and Mental Health
This session will explore the core domains of general psychiatry and its vital role in the promotion of mental well-being across diverse populations. With mental health disorders on the rise globally, understanding foundational psychiatric principles and emerging trends is more important than ever.
Session 02: Major Depressive Disorder and Treatment Innovations
This session will focus on Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)—one of the most prevalent and debilitating mental health conditions globally. Despite growing awareness, millions continue to suffer from undiagnosed or treatment-resistant depression. This session aims to address the challenges in diagnosis, explore cutting-edge treatment strategies, and highlight emerging innovations that are shaping the future of depression care.
Session 03: Anxiety, Stress, and Related Disorders
Anxiety and stress-related disorders represent some of the most common mental health challenges globally, impacting people across all age groups and demographics. This session explores the complex interplay between anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, and related disorders—including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, and adjustment disorders.
Session 04: Emotional and Mood Disorders
Emotional and mood disorders encompass a broad spectrum of psychological conditions that significantly affect an individual's emotional state, behavior, and overall quality of life. This session delves into the diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of major mood disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, dysthymia, cyclothymia, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
Session 05: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The formative years of childhood and adolescence are critical for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development. This session on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry focuses on the unique mental health challenges faced by young individuals, including the early onset of psychiatric disorders and the growing need for timely intervention.
Session 06: Neuropsychiatry and Brain Disorders
Neuropsychiatry bridges the gap between psychiatry and neurology, focusing on how brain dysfunctions influence behavior, emotion, and cognition. This session on Neuropsychiatry and Brain Disorders will explore the latest research, clinical advancements, and integrative approaches to diagnosing and managing conditions that lie at the interface of the mind and brain.
Session 07: Geriatric Psychiatry and Cognitive Decline
As the global population ages, the mental health needs of older adults have become increasingly significant. This session on Geriatric Psychiatry and Cognitive Decline will focus on the psychological and neurocognitive challenges commonly faced by the elderly, offering insights into diagnosis, prevention, and innovative management strategies.
Session 08: Psychosomatic Medicine and Chronic Illness
This session explores the critical intersection between mental and physical health, focusing on Psychosomatic Medicine—a field dedicated to understanding how psychological factors influence the onset, progression, and management of chronic illnesses.
Session 09: Suicidology and Crisis Intervention
This session is dedicated to the urgent and complex domain of Suicidology—the scientific study of suicidal behavior, its causes, risk factors, and prevention strategies—alongside effective Crisis Intervention methodologies.
Session 10: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders
This session explores the complex and evolving field of Substance Use and Addictive Disorders, addressing the psychological, neurological, and societal impact of substance misuse and behavioral addictions.
Session 11: Women’s Mental Health and Hormonal Influences
This session focuses on the unique challenges and considerations related to women’s mental health, with a specific emphasis on the complex role that hormonal fluctuations play across the lifespan.
Session 12: Cultural Psychiatry and Global Mental Health
This session explores the intersection of culture, society, and mental health, emphasizing how cultural beliefs, values, and practices influence the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders across diverse populations.
Session 13: Digital Psychiatry and Technology in Mental Health
This session focuses on the transformative role of digital technologies in modern psychiatric care and mental health support. With the rise of telepsychiatry, mobile health apps, AI-driven diagnostics, and virtual reality therapy, the field of psychiatry is undergoing a digital evolution that promises improved access, efficiency, and personalization.
Session 14: Psychiatric Nursing and Psychosocial Support
This session explores the vital role of psychiatric nursing and psychosocial interventions in the management and recovery of individuals facing mental health challenges. Psychiatric nurses are on the frontlines of mental healthcare, delivering compassionate care, crisis management, and long-term support to patients across various settings.
Session 15: Ethics, Human Rights, and Policy in Psychiatry
This session delves into the critical intersection of ethics, human rights, and public policy within the field of psychiatry. As mental health care continues to evolve globally, ethical dilemmas, policy reforms, and rights-based approaches are becoming central to clinical practice, research, and service delivery.