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

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

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.

Contact-info

EXT: 1113

Primary Office - Female section, Ground Floor, First Corridor

Ikhlas.sindi@bmc.edu.sa

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.

Contact-info

EXT: 1039

Primary Office – Female section, Ground Floor, First Corridor

sabrin.ibrahim@bmc.edu.sa