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Psychiatry in a Changing World: Challenges, Progress, and New Possibilities

Where Knowledge Meets Care

Event at a Glance

Date

26 Nov - 28 Nov 2026

Time

To be announced

Location

Intercontinental Hotel

Venue

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

About the Event

At Al Sobh Hospital, a member of Saudi German Hospitals Group, we believe that shaping the future of mental healthcare starts with open dialogue, shared knowledge, and meaningful collaboration.

In partnership with the Saudi Psychiatric Association, we are honored to host the 19th International Conference on Psychiatry — an international scientific gathering that brings together minds, experience, and innovation in the field of mental health.

This conference offers a unique platform to explore how psychiatry continues to evolve in response to medical, social, cultural, and global change.

Why This Conference Matters

1

Explore the latest advances in psychiatric care and research

2

Address real-world challenges facing mental health services

3

Share best practices and clinical experiences

4

Encourage collaboration across disciplines and regions

5

Strengthen professional growth and patient-centered care

Organizers

Al Sobh Hospital
Saudi German Hospitals Group
Saudi Psychiatric Association

In Partnership With

Okasha Institute of Psychiatry – Ain Shams University
Egyptian Psychiatric Association
World Psychiatric Association

Workshops and Training

Alongside the main conference, a series of specialized workshops and training courses will provide practical, evidence-based learning experiences designed to enhance clinical skills and professional confidence.

Registration and Updates

Detailed agenda, speaker lineup, and registration information will be announced soon.

Abstract submission guidelines will be shared in due course.

Event Highlights

Preliminary Topics

1

Theme of the conference: Psychiatry in a Changing World: Challenges, Progress, and New Possibilities.

2

Mental health and psychosocial aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak

3

 Arab Mental Health services: Service Development, Policies, Pathways to Care and Healthcare economics.

4

Liaison Psychiatry.

5

Psychosis: Early intervention and improving outcome.

6

Mood Disorders: Depressive disorder & Challenges in the management of Bipolar Disorder. 

7

Personality, Eating, and Psychosexual Disorders.

8

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

9

Old Age Psychiatry: functional & organic mental disorders in old age.

10

Therapeutic Approaches in Mental Health: Bio-Psych-Socio-Spiritual.

11

Role of Culture in clinical practice both in prevention & treatment. 

12

Brain Imaging in the diagnosis & management of mental disorders.

13

Medical ethics, Religion & Spirituality in the era of Globalisation.

14

Advances in the field of Medical Education & Psychiatric Training.

15

Stigma of Mental illness & role of media in promoting positive public opinion.

16

The interface between Psychiatry, Psychology, Philosophy and Social sciences.

Registration Fees

Early registration (before 15.10.2026):

110 USD

400 SAR

After 15.10.2026: 

140 USD

500 SAR

For each training course (workshop):

40 USD

150 SAR

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Head of Scientific Committee

Dr. Dakhel Alsaadi
(KSA)

Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, A fellow at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada.

Scientific Committee

Dr. Mohamed Shawoosh (KSA)
Dr. Saad Alkhateeb (KSA)
Dr. Nada Alzaidy (KSA)
Dr. Dema AlZahrani (KSA)
Dr. Adel Seraj (KSA)
Prof. Abdul Karim Mostafa (Bahrain)
Dr. Khalid Abd El-Azim (KSA)

Congress Leadership

Honorary Chairman
Prof.Ahmed Okasha

Founder, Professor and Director, WHO Collaborating Center For Research and Training in Mental Health, Okasha Institute of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University, Hon. President Egyptian Psychiatric Association and Arab Federation of Psychiatrists. President WPA (2002 – 2005), Advisor to the Egyptian President (Mental Health and Community Compatibility).

Congress Director
Prof.Mahdi Abou Madini

Professor and Consultant Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Past President Saudi Psychiatric Association.

Congress Chairman
Dr. Mohamed Shawoosh

Congress Chairman, Consultant Psychiatrist, Prince Mashari hospital AlBaha 

Congress Advisor
Prof.Afaf Hamed Khalil

Professor of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Egypt

Congress Counsellors
Prof.Tarek Alhabeeb

Professor and Consultant of Psychiatry, Motmaenna Psychiatric centre, Riyadh, KSA

Congress Counsellors
Prof. Tarek Okasha

Professor of Psychiatry. Director of the WPA Collaborating Centre for Training and Research Okasha Institute of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University , Egypt

Saudi Psychiatric Association
Dr. Feras AlAwad

Associate Professor and Head of Psychiatry Department, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, President Saudi Psychiatric Ass

Egyptian Psychiatric Association.
Prof.Momtaz Abdul Wahab 

President Egyptian Psychiatric Association, Professor of Psychiatry, Cairo University, Egypt

Okasha Institute of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University
Prof. Nagia Fahmy

Chair Neuropsychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt

Hospital Departments

AlSobh Hospital - Psychiatry Department
  • Dr. Ahmed Gowaid – Psychiatry Senior registrar - AlSobh Hospital
  • Mr. Riaydh Almalki – Clinical Psychologist AlSobh Hospital
  • Mr. Rayan Alsalam – Clinical Psychologist AlSobh Hospital
  • Mr. Yousif Nazir – Clinical Psychologist AlSobh Hospital
  • Mr. Neidal Alturkistani – Social Worker AlSobh Hospital
  • Mr. Rayan alasmari – Social Worker SGH- Jeddah

Child Psychiatry Committee

Dr. Ahmad Almai
Head of Child Psychiatry Committee

Consultant and head of Child Psychiatry department, Johns Hopkins ARAMCO hospital.

Prof. Amira Al Batrawy
Secretary of the Scientific Committee

Professor of Psychiatry, Okasha Institute of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Egypt

Dr. Abdul Rahman Alshimi  
Co-Ordinator of the Scientific Committee

Psychiatry Consultant Biolife Clinic.

Organizing Committee

Ms. Ebtesam Al-saiari                           
Coordinator of Organizing Committee.
Mr. Yaser Al-Zahrani
Head of Support committee.
Mr. Fahd Dulaim
Head of Halls committee.
Dr. Jalal Saif
Chairperson Coordinator.
Ms. Fatmah Hanbazazah
Social Services Manager SGH- Jeddah
Ms. Omnia Nabil                           
Head of Registration committee - Female. 
Mr. Mohammed Khairi
Secretary, Saudi Psychiatric Association.
Mr. Waleed Al-Malki
Head of Public Relations, Media, Technical Support & Graphic Design Committees

Academic Affairs Directorate

Dr Yasser M. Eid
Executive Director of the Scientific Office
Mr. Saleh Saiedi
BMC & Academic Affairs Coordinator
Mr. Mahboob Islam
Event Coordinator

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