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in presence of His Excellency Lieutenant General

Doctor Sheikh Mohamed Bin Abdullah Al-Khalifa

Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health

MESSAGE

Welcome Message

Dear distinguished guests,
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 3rd Bahrain Psychiatry Conference,that it will be held on October 9-10 at the Gulf Convention Center Gulf Hotel in Bahrain. This conference will bring together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners in the field of mental health and wellbeing to share their knowledge and insights on the latest developments and best practices in the field.
in presence of His Excellency Lieutenant General Doctor Sheikh Mohamed Bin Abdullah
Al-Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health, Kingdom of Bahrain,

this conference promises to be an exceptional event. With a wide range of topics to be covered, including the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment, and research in the field of psychiatry and psychological interventions, this conference is a must-attend event for everyone working in the field of mental health.
As a participant, you will have the opportunity to engage with your peers, network with like-minded professionals, and learn from some of the most respected voices in the field of psychiatry. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event and are confident that
you will find it both informative and engaging.
Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to seeing you at the 3rd Bahrain Psychiatry Conference.
Dr. Shaima Bucheery
Conference President
Consultant Psychiatrist
Chief of Medical Services of Psychiatric Hospital

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Professor Charlotte Awad Kamel

Head of the Scientific Committee

Professor Charlotte Awad Kamel

I started my training in 1980 at The University hospitals of Liverpool & London in Guys & St Thomas RC . Obtained diploma of psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians in 1982. Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London in 1984. Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 1996 .Also received Diploma in Health care Management from The Royal College of Surgeons In Ireland in April 2000. Obtained Senior Fellow Certificate in Advance HE for higher education ,UK in September 1924.

Ms. Buthaina Hameed Al Asfoor

RN, BSc. & MSc. in nursing sciences. Is a senior nursing professional with over 25 years of experience in psychiatry and geriatric care. She has held roles as a nurse supervisor, lecturer, and research chairperson, and won the 2020 Fikra innovation award for her work in community psychiatric services. Ms. Al Asfoor is also a published researcher and frequent speaker at international conferences.

Dr. Jameela Jassim Ali Mukhaimer

Former Assistant Professor and coordinator of the Midwifery Program Practicing as a Midwife Practitioner Focused on Nursing and Midwifery /Women’s Health research and health awareness First Nurse-Practitioner in Bahrain/GCC 2000 to date President of Bahrain Nursing and Midwifery Society 2019- to date

Dr.Dalal Jaffar Naiser

Dr.Dalal Jaffar Naiser, psychiatrist specialized in child psychiatry. An adaptable enthusiastic psychiatrist specialized in child psychiatry with positive energy, hardworking and interested in teaching activities, in terms of attendance and participation. 15 years of work experience in different psychiatry specialties.

Dr. Haya AlNoaimi

Dr. Haya AlNoaimi is a highly regarded consultant psychiatrist with a focus on consultation liaison and psychosomatic medicine. She holds board certification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, underscoring her dedication to high standards in psychiatric practice. Dr. AlNoaimi further advanced her expertise through a fellowship in consultation liaison psychiatry at McGill University in Canada.

Dr. Zainab Ahmed Abbas

Acting Head of The Clinical Psychology Unit at Psychiatric Hospital of Bahrain, PhD in Clinical Psychology / Cairo University- 2019 (Some of Social competence Components as Predictors of Friendship Skills among Dyslexic Pupils and Normal) and a Master degree in 2010 - Kuwait University

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Mr. Hassan Mohamed Fardan

Mr. Rashed Abdulrahman Qambar

Ms. Fatema Hamada

Mr. Yousif Al Maskati

Mr. Salah Matar

Ms. Marwa Mohamed

Ms. Ameera Abdulnabi Alasfoor

EDUCATION PLUS ORGANIZING TEAM

Dr. Amin Abdulla

Eng. Masooma Hasan

Mr. Ahmed Gomaa

Mr. Mohammed Tooq

Mr. Muhammed Shahawiz

SPEAKERS

EVENT SPEAKERS

Dr. Abdulla Ali Almahdi

Dr. Abdulla is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist working in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. He has experience supporting both children and adults with communication difficulties, including speech sound disorders, language delays, stuttering, dyslexia, and communication challenges related to cochlear implants. He works in clinical and educational settings and focuses on making therapy practical, clear, and culturally appropriate. His main goal is to help individuals communicate more effectively in daily life—at home, in school, or in social settings.

Dr. Waiel Alani

Dr. Waiel is a consultant psychiatrist in Bahrain Defense Force Hospital since 2015 and senior lecturer in Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain. He received his Bachelor in Medicine and surgery from Baghdad Medical College in Iraq in 1990. His journey in psychiatry had been started since 1996 when he joined the residency program and got the fellowship of Council of Arab Board in Psychiatry in 2001. He worked in Baghdad-Iraq from 2001-till 2006.

Prof. Charlotte Awad Kamel

Dr. Charlotte is Head of Department of Psychiatry in the Royal college of Surgeons of Ireland/Medical University of Bahrain & Senior Consultant Psychiatrist Coordinator between Ministry of Health in Bahrain and the Royal College of surgeons in Ireland for organizing and conducting the Diploma of psychological medicine for six years from 1994 till 2000 for training primary health care doctors in Bahrain to encourage early detection of psychiatric problems in primary care sector in Bahrain.

Dr. Feba Percy

Dr. Feba is affectionately known as ‘The Dr. of the Mind,’ is a distinguished Clinical Psychologist and Head of the Child Development Unit at American Mission Hospital, Bahrain. With over 11 years of experience, she specializes in pediatric mental health and trauma therapy, providing compassionate, evidence-based interventions for children and their families. Her work emphasizes trauma-informed care, resilience, and holistic healing, guided by her faith in Christ.

Dr. Fatima Abdulsamie

Dr. Fatima is an experienced clinical neuropsychologist with a PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology. She also holds a Master of Science in Neuropsychology and a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology from Cairo University. With extensive training and hands-on expertise, Dr. Farghaly specializes in conducting comprehensive neuropsychological and psychometric assessments for a wide range of mental health conditions.

Dr. Fatema Safwat

Dr. Fatema is a skilled psychiatrist with extensive experience providing high-quality care/services for mentally ill patients in Bahrain. - Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom (MRCPsych) and certified Arab Board of Psychiatry. - Working as a specialist in Psychiatric Hospital, Governmental Hospital Bahrain. - Lecturer and examiner for undergraduate medical students at the Faculty of Medicine – RCSI Bahrain (Royal college of Surgeon Ireland. Bahrain).

Dr. Haya Al Noaimi

Dr. Haya AlNoaimi is a consultant psychiatrist specializing in consultation liaison and psychosomatic medicine. Board certified by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Dr. AlNoaimi further advanced her expertise through a fellowship in consultation liaison psychiatry at McGill University in Canada. Currently working with the Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services, she integrates mental health with overall care, significantly contributing to her field and advancing the understanding of psychosomatic disorders.

Dr. Huda Omran

Dr. Huda is a distinguished Molecular Genetics Specialist in the Kingdom of Bahrain. She earned her MB ChB from the University of Basra College of Medicine and furthered her education with a master’s in medical biotechnology and a PhD in Molecular Medicine at the Arabian Gulf University. With extensive expertise in molecular genetics, Dr. Omran specializes in genetic counseling, the diagnosis of chromosomal and genetic disorders, and reproductive genetics.

Dr. Haitham Ali Jahrami

Dr. Haitham is a Chief of Staff, Rehabilitation Services at Governmental Hospitals Periphery Hospitals, Ministry of Health/Government Hospitals, Kingdom of Bahrain He is also a College of Occupational Therapists - British Association of Occupational Therapists Society for Research into Rehabilitation

Dr. Hamed Al Sinawi

Dr. Hamed is a senior consultant, an old age psychiatrist, and the head of the department of behavioral medicine at Sultan Qaboos University. He graduated from Sultan Qaboos University and then pursued further training in Old Age Psychiatry in the UK and obtained the FRCPsych. He returned to Oman in 2010 to set up a memory clinic at SQUH, which is responsible for the assessment and management of patients experiencing cognitive symptoms and training medical students and psychiatry residents, and supervising research projects.

Dr. Ihab Ahmed Rakha

Dr. Ihab is a Consultant of Psychiatry. Clinical tutor of psychiatry, RCSI University, Bahrain. WHO Focal point for substance uses disorders, Bahrain. Member of Training Committee @ Psychiatric Hospital, MOH, Bahrain. Former Clinical tutor of psychiatry, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain. Addiction Psychiatry fellow, McGill University, Canada.

Dr. Jameela Mukhaimer

Dr. Jameela is the President of Bahrain Nursing Society since 2019 to 2024 invested in development of Bahrain Nursing Society and Nursing profession. She is a member of the National Education Accreditation Committee and Vice president for NHRA Nursing Strategies Committee.She was assistant professor at University of Bahrain in the Collage of Health sciences within Nursing and Midwifery department from 2016 till 2023 Dean of Student at Royal University for Women from 2010 till 2014.Director of Health Med Medical Centre from 2014 till 2022. Served 18years in BDF hospital as Primary Care Adult Nurse-Practitioner.

Dr. Kelly Adjei

Dr. Kelly has been Lecturer in Psychiatry at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Bahrain Medical University since 2024. She qualified as a medical practitioner in 2005, having trained at Cardiff University Medical School, UK. She undertook psychiatric training both at the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and in South Wales. After becoming a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Dr. Kelly specialised in the Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability, working in Learning Disability and General Adult Services. She also provided child and adolescent psychiatric services within schools and outpatient clinical settings.

Dr. Noof Alshaibani

Dr. Noof is a distinguished Consultant in Breast Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with over two decades of experience in general and breast surgery. She currently serves as the Head of the Breast Health Center at the Royal Medical Services and leads the Surgical Oncology Department at Bahrain Oncology Center, overseeing a high-volume, multidisciplinary cancer service.

Dr. Noora Almusalam

Dr. Noora is Neurology Consultant from bahrain Defence Force hospital - Royal medical services She Is also Senior lecturer in RCSI Bahrain And Neurology Saudi board programme director in Bahrain

Dr. Frans Cronje

Dr. Frans is a Specialist in Aviation, Aerospace, Diving, and Hyperbaric Medicine at King Hamad American Mission Hospital in Bahrain and an Honorary Senior Research Fellow with RCSI with many publications to his name. With extensive expertise in clinical and regulatory aviation and hyperbaric medicine, he ensures the mental and physical fitness of pilots, aircrew, and divers.

Dr. Khawla Fuad Ali

Dr. Khawla is aConsultant Endocrinologist. American Board certified in Endocrinology. American Board certified in obesity medicine and American Board certified in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Amena Alhemyari

Dr. Amena is currently as Consultant psychiatrist at King Fahad Hospital of University and Honorary assistant professor at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University. She have Saudi and Arab Board in psychiatry (certified in 2013). She have a special Interest in trauma-related disorders. Continually training many residents in The Saudi commission for heath subpecialities (SCFHS) program for psychiatry as well as the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal university (IAU) fellowship in psychiatry, Also teach and present lectures for undergraduate medical students.

Dr. Aysha Bukamal

Dr. Aysha is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a BSc Psychology and MSc in psychological approaches to health from the University of Leeds. She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing psychotherapy to individuals facing a range of mental health concerns. Her work includes conducting Dialectical behavior Therapy (DBT) group skills training and delivering individualized psychotherapy sessions grounded in evidence-based techniques.

Dr. Asya Ali Habib

Dr. Asya holds bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Bahrain, earned in 2003 with a GPA of 3.26. Over the past 20 years, she has built extensive experience in social services, particularly within the healthcare sector. Since 2014, Dr. Asya has served as Head of the Social Services Department at Salmaniya Medical Complex. In 2024, she transitioned to managing social services in external hospitals. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she worked as a Communication Coordinator in private hospitals and supervised the employee complaints hotline. Also been involved in providing support in a multidisciplinary clinic for sickle cell patients.

Mrs. Jalila Ismail Ali

Dr. Jalila has Master of Arts in Family Counseling (with Honors and distinction) University of Bahrain Higher Diploma in Family Counseling University of Bahrain Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (Minor in Psychology) University of Bahrain Past 5 Years – Present Administrative Manager Aisha Yateem Center for Family Guidance Managed center operations, supervised staff, and provided continuous marital and family counseling.

Dr. Zainab Ibrahim

Dr. Zainab is a highly experienced Radiation Oncologist with over 15 years of expertise in high-precision radiation therapy for cancer treatment. *Medical degree from the College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Iraq *Certified by the Jordanian Board in Radiation Oncology *Completed fellowship and advanced training in special radiation techniques at Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, USA *Member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) High-precision radiation treatments: IMRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiosurgery for brain and body *Expertise in Brachytherapy

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Karim

Dr. Ahmed is a highly accomplished psychiatrist specializing in addiction treatment and psychotherapy, with a focus on borderline personality disorder, emotional dysregulation, substance use disorders, and suicidal patients. He serves as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Erada and Mental Health Complex in Dammam, KSA, and is a Lecturer of Psychiatry at Alexandria University, Egypt. A pioneer in the Arab region, Dr. Abdel Karim founded and leads the Egyptian Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program, the first of its kind in the area, and established the DBT Clinic Alexandria.

Dr. Shahenda Khalil

Dr. Shahenda is co-founded the clinic and, as Deputy Medical Director, was instrumental in establishing and supervising its couple therapy services. As the first Arabic-speaking certified Gottman Couple Therapist, Dr. Khalil provides online therapy to couples across the region. Her role includes assessment, couple therapy, team supervision, and leading educational workshops on healthy marital relationships.

Dr. Bedoor Al Omran

Dr. Bedoor is a Diagnostic Neuroradiologist who completed her fellowship at Vancouver General Hospital, Canada. She holds the European Diploma in Radiology, the Saudi Board in Diagnostic Radiology, and an MD from RCSI Bahrain, with additional leadership training from Harvard University. She serves as Vice Chair of the RMS Research Review Board and is actively involved in teaching Saudi board residents, research, and local /international conferences She contributed to a textbook in pediatric neuroradiology and serves as reviewer for BMJ and Oman medical journal.

Dr. Joseph El Khoury

Dr. Joseph is a Consultant Adult and Addiction Psychiatrist and a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He is the co-founder and medical director of the Valens Clinic in Dubai. He has held leadership and faculty positions at several institutions, including American Hospital Dubai, the American University of Beirut and the University of Sharjah. He is currently adjunct assistant professor of psychiatry at United Arab Emirates University.

Dr. Hameed Ahmed Abdullah

Dr. Hameed is a Consultant Psychiatrist with an extensive background in clinical psychiatry, academic teaching, and mental health leadership. Graduated from Pavlov First Medical Institute (Saint Petersburg), 1987 Diploma in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 1996 Arab Board Fellowship in Psychiatry, 1998 Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, and member of the Australian Hypnotherapy Association, 2002 Professional Experience: Started at Salmaniya Medical Complex in 1990

Dr. Maha Alsendi

Dr. Maha is currently serving as the head of the training department in the Bahrain oncology centee, royal medical services and a medical oncology consultant with a particular interest in breast and gynaecological malignancies. She graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2008. She received her Master of Science in Cancer Therapeutics with Honours from Barts Cancer Institute-Queen Mary University and posted graduate certification in Translational oncology

Prof. Mona Rakhawy

Prof. Mona is a professor and head of psychiatry department at Cairo University, professor of psychology, University of London, and an adjunct faculty at the American University in Cairo. She has coordinated international training programs in psychiatry, and individual and group psychotherapy. She has been acknowledged as an international trainer in group psychotherapy and group processes. She has organized several international conferences in the field of psychiatry, and group psychotherapy and group work (Egypt, Italy and Tunisia).

OBJECTIVE

Event Objective

1- To recognize the women and children Mental health care needs

2- To promote mental health and wellness for mothers and newborns

3- To identify the prenatal and women health mental health evidence-based practice

4- To address the psychosocial factors associated with Mental health status for children & adolescents.

PROGRAM

EVENT PROGRAM

SUBMISSION

Abstracts Submission

Applicants are required to fill an electronic application includes:

Contributor’s details
Abstracts: Should exceed 250 words, written in Arabic and /or English, and provide a clear outline of the objective, methodology, results, and implications of your research or practice.
Brief biographyof the author(s) (up to 150 words).
Uploading BDF copy of the Full Paper.
Applicant must indicate the preferred presentation format (oral, poster, workshop, etc.).
Applicants must fill out (Presenter/Speaker Declaration form) and sign it.
A high-resolution personal photo

Submission Process:

Interested researchers are welcomed to submit abstracts through online submission portal at [Insert Submission Link]. For detailed submission instructions and guidelines, visit our website at [Insert Conference Website]. The process of the submission will take following steps:

Abstract submission: 1^stAug 2025 to 10 Sep 2025
All abstracts will be peer reviewed by the conference esteemed scientific committee members.
Selected papers will be announcedon 20 Sep 2025 and participants will be invited via email including the timing and criteria for presentation.

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