29^th World Psychiatrists Meet December 07-08, 2017 Dubai, UAE

Biography:

Dr. Shah is Vice Chair for Community Psychiatry and Professor of Psychiatry, Family and Community Medicine at Baylor college of medicine and Chief of Psychiatry for Ben Taub Hospital/Harris Health System. His service is the largest outpatient Mental Health provider in Harris County, with approximately 100,000 visits a year. He is also the Director of Mood Disorder Research Program at Ben Taub and the Executive Director of Psychotherapy Services for Ben Taub Hospital. Dr Shah Has done numerous media presentations to National and International Radio/TV/Newspapers and has widely presented both nationally and internationally. He has received two Fulbright and Jaworski Awards, one for Teaching and Evaluation in 2012 and second for Educational Leadership in 2014. He also received Rising Star Clinician Award from Baylor in 2014. His current research is in the field of treatment resistant depression, and ketamine. He won the faculty of the year award in 2013 from Baylor¹s Psychiatric residency program, and in 2014 from Baylor¹s Psychology Internship Program, and also was named by Houstonia magazine in their Top Drs list for Houston in 2013, 2014 and 2015. He received Castle Connolly’s Top Doctor 2017 award this year.

Abstract:

Abstract:

Every 12 minutes someone dies from suicide in USA and every 40 seconds there is a death by suicide worldwide. It is the second leading cause of death in people with age 15-34. Fifty percent of suicides are gun related and still gun usage has not decreased. In this lecture, we will review risk factors, protective factiors and assessment of suicide.

Biography:

Professor WK Tang was appointed to professor in the Department of Psychiatry, the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2011. His main research areas are Addictions and Neuropsychiatry in Stroke. Professor Tang has published over 100 papers in renowned journals, and has also contributed to the peer review of 40 journals. He has secured over 20 major competitive research grants, including Health and Medical Research Fund, reference number: 02130726. Health and Medical Research Fund, reference number: 01120376. National Natural Science Foundation of China, reference number: 81371460. General Research Fund, reference number: 474513. General Research Fund, reference number: 473712. He has served the editorial boards of five scientific journals. He was also a recipient of the Young Researcher Award in 2007, awarded by the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Abstract:

Depression is common following an acute stroke. Post stroke Depression (PSD) have notable impacts on the function recovery and quality of life of stroke survivors. Incidence decreased across time after stroke, but prevalence of PSD tends to be stable. Many studies have explored the association between lesion location and the incidence of PSD. For example, lesions in frontal lobe, basal ganglia and deep white matter have been related with PSD. Furthermore, cerebral microbleeds and functional changes in brain networks have also been implicated in the development of PSD. In this presentation, evidences of such association between the above structural and functional brain changes and PSD will be reviewed.

Acknowledgement:

This project is supported by the following grants.

1.      Health and Medical Research Fund, reference number: 02130726

2.      Health and Medical Research Fund, reference number: 01120376

3.      National Natural Science Foundation of China, reference number: 81371460

4.      General Research Fund, reference number: 474513

5.      General Research Fund, reference number: 473712

Biography:

Kadhim Alabady is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He has completed his Doctorate degree in Public Health and Epidemiology, Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology (MSc), Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), all from The Netherlands universities with broad experience driving research and development (R&D) strategies and operations. He has been registered as an Epidemiologist Grade A with The Netherlands Epidemiological Society. He has numerous publications in the UK in mental illnesses, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, dementia, autism, COPD, population health, road casualties and others.

Abstract:

Background: Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Autism poses a particularly large public health challenge and an inspiring lifelong challenge for many families, it’s a lifelong challenge of a different kind.

Purpose: To understand what are the key challenges and how to improve the lives of children who are affected with autism.

Method: In order to carry out this assessment we have used two approaches: (1) Qualitative methodology (focus groups with mental health experts) and (2) Quantitative methodology, Prevalence or incidence estimates based on international research.

Findings: Autism is the most common of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Dubai Autism Center estimates it affects 1 in 146 births (0.68%). If we apply these estimates to the total number of births in Dubai for 2014, it is predicted there would be approximately 199 children (of which 58 were Nationals and 141 were non-Nationals) suffering from autism at some stage. 16.4% of children (through their families) seek help for ASD assessment between the age group 6-18+. It is critical to understand and address factors for seeking late-stage diagnosis, as ASD can be diagnosed much earlier and how many of these later presenters are actually diagnosed with ASD. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a public health concern in Dubai. Families do not consult GPs for early diagnosis for a variety of reasons including cultural reasons.

Conclusion & Recommendations: Effective school health strategies is needed and implemented by nurses who are qualified and experienced in identifying children with ASD. There is an urgent need for bilingual (Arabic/English) health care professionals especially speech therapists and child psychiatrists to deal with the local population. There is a need for the DAC to identify and develop a closer link with neurologists specializing in Autism, to work alongside and for referrals. Autism can be attributed to many factors, some of those are neurological. Currently when families need their child to see a neurologist, they have to go independently and search through the many that are available in Dubai and who are not necessarily specialists in Autism. Training of GP’s to aid early diagnosis of Autism and increase awareness. Since not all GP’s are trained to make such assessments increasing awareness about where to send families for a complete assessment and the necessary support. There is an urgent need for an adult autism center for when the children leave the safe environment of the school at 18 years. These individuals require a day center or suitable job training/placements where appropriate. There is need for further studies to cover the needs of people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).