UAE – Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) have jointly organized the 2023 edition of the Integrated Mental Health Conference from 20th January to 21st January.
The 2023 Integrated Mental Health Conference in Abu Dhabi brought together international specialists and key speakers from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Uganda, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Canada, and Australia.
The conference focused on all areas of mental health including government initiatives, covid-related mental health responses by different nations, latest innovations in medical fields including neuropsychiatry and oncology, and primary care integration.
SEHA pointed out that the two-day event held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) will build on the Emirate’s efforts in driving mental health reforms and plans to strengthen strategies for the benefit of the community.
In a press release, SEHA stated: “The one-of-a-kind conference is a part of SEHA’s efforts towards driving mental health reforms across Abu Dhabi and will serve as an international platform to highlight the Emirate’s strategic plans and mental health model of care.”
The conference was an ideal opportunity for experts to discuss the strategies and initiatives launched by Abu Dhabi to promote mental health among all communities in line with Abu Dhabi’s commitment in positioning itself as a leading healthcare destination.
The attendees also discussed international mental health care models, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, pediatric mental health, along with the diagnosis and treatment journeys of mental health patients.
In addition, the event was an ideal opportunity for all parties involved in Abu Dhabi’s health care ecosystem such as prominent government stakeholders, eminent clinical practitioners, academicians, and mental health professionals to explore ways to make mental health more accessible.
It served as an excellent opportunity for participants to expand existing professional networks and meet experts from across the globe while presenting an opportunity to build channels between public and regulatory sectors with healthcare providers.
For her part, Her Excellency Hind Al Zaabi, Executive Director of the Healthcare Facilities Sector at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, said: “In order to establish the Emirate as a leading healthcare destination, we continue our endeavors to highlight mental health as synonymous with physical health.”
She reiterated her commitment to facilitating prevention and early detection of mental health issues to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care at the earliest, thereby allowing them to rejoin society following their treatment.
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