“The future of mental health in Libya”
1st National Conference for Libyan Mental Health Professionals
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When: 3-5 July, 2012
Where: School of Nursing, Misrata
The Mental Health Professionals' Association of Libya (Mental Health PAL), in conjunction with Al-Razi mental hospital in Tripoli, Al-Hawari mental hospital in Benghazi, and Misrata’s mental health team is pleased to cordially invite all Libyan mental health colleagues, inside and outside Libya, to attend and participate in the First National Conference for Libyan mental health professionals, to be held in our free country from July 3rd to 5th, 2012.
The war in Libya is over but the fight to rebuild our beloved country has just started. We cannot afford a long psychological war, we need to honor our brothers and sisters, who sacrificed themselves for our freedom and dignity, and care for their invisible wounds of trauma.
Now is the time for unity, healing and reconciliation.
Please show your support for this noble cause by submitting your proposal, attending the conference and spreading the word.
We hereby stand together for healing and hope for Libya.
Agenda and schedule are to be announced soon.
For questions or to submit a proposal, please contact:
Dr. Omar Reda at [email protected]
Alternatively, if you are Libyan and have professional links to mental health, you may request to join the “Mental Health PAL” official Facebook closed group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealthPAL)
Our goals:
The Mental Health Professionals' Association of Libya (Mental Health PAL) was established during the recent war in Libya in 2011, in order to serve as an initial meeting point for mental health professionals of Libyan origin and to strive to achieve the following goals:
- Unite as many mental health professionals of Libyan background as possible
- Share ideas and expertise on how to best help our fellow Libyans
- Set up an international professional organization that will serve both our homeland and its professional membership
The program will include:
- Keynote lectures, in which leading experts will provide a comprehensive and updated view of the most significant aspects of treatment and care of mental disorders during war
- Plenary sessions matching the theme of the conference, in which discussants give a lively exchange of ideas on how to best improve mental health services in post-war free Libya
- Oral and poster presentations
- Satellite connection fostering the partnership with mental health professionals not able to attend
- Movie sessions to show videos and other multimedia products related to psychosocial rehabilitation of trauma survivors.
Call for Papers:
- Important dates: 15th May 2012: Abstracts’ submission deadline
- Simultaneous translation in English and Arabic is available upon request
- Abstracts can only be submitted by e-mail to [email protected]
- Abstracts received after 15th of May 2012 will not be considered
- Abstracts may be submitted in English or Arabic
- Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent to the corresponding author by 1st of June 2012. The author is responsible for updating the co-author(s)
- Acknowledgement of receipt of the submission will be sent to the author by e-mail
- Award for best Poster: During the closing ceremony there will be a best poster awards
Visa requirements:
Depending on your citizenship, you may need to obtain a visa before coming to Libya. That will be your responsibility.
Registration:
Registration is free, travel and lodging is the responsibility of the attendee, snacks will be available daily at no charge. Traditional Libyan meals could be purchased at a nominal fee.
City of Misrata:
Misrata is in the heart of Libya. It lies on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea 187 km (116 mi) east of Tripoli and 825 km (513 mi) west of Benghazi. It can be easily reached from all over the world. It is a multifaceted city, with a glamorous past and an exciting present.
Join us for a free guided tour of the city before or after the conference.
Please be prepared for the hot weather in Libya. Temperatures during summer months reach 40° to 45° Celsius.
We are honored to host the 1st Libyan Mental Health Conference and we look forward to meeting and welcoming you soon insha Allah.
Long Live Free Libya
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