War and Psychiatry MSc

A multidisciplinary course on the psychological impact of war

Shell shock, ‘Gulf War syndrome’, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have each attracted controversy among the public, press and professionals. This course explores evidence and conflicting explanations that lie behind these debates.

Updated: 12th June 2008 10:24

Personality Disorder and Ethnicity Essay Competition

NEW: Personality Disorder and Ethnicity Essay Prize

You are invited to submit in open competition an essay on personality disorder, personality formation, aetiology and therapies with a special focus on ethnicity and race and culture. The prize is £2,000, selected by a panel of experts.

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Updated: 9th June 2008 20:25

Race, Culture and Psychotherapy

Meeting of the Section of Psychiatry in association with the British Association of Psychotherapists and the Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation - International Foundation (www.careif.org)

Friday 20th June

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Key Advances in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Tuesday 13th May 2008. - Joint meeting with the Society Conferences with the Catastrophes & Conflict Forum.

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Young people, resilience and care experiences at the margin

Meeting of the Section of Psychiatry in association with the Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation - International Foundation (www.careif.org)

11th March 2008

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Section of Psychiatry of the Royal Society

Meeting of the Section of Psychiatry in association with the Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation - International Foundation (www.careif.org)

9th October 2007

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Leadership in Mental Health

A two week course by Sangath and SCARF,
In collaboration with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the Centre for International Mental Health, University of Melbourne & Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation International Foundation

November 10-21, 2008; Goa, India

Updated: 10th June 200811:00

International Journal of Culture and Mental Health

This important new peer-reviewed journal provides an innovative forum, both international and multidisciplinary, for addressing cross-cultural issues and mental health.

Closing date: 16th June 2008

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Religion, Spirituality and Mental Health

Religion, Spirituality and Mental Health - Tuesday 8th October 2007. This event was chaired by Professor Kamaldeep Bhui (Queen Mary's University of London) and Mrs Diana Bass (Kings College University of London).

Updated: 10th June 2008 11:07

Afrika: Culture, Tradition and Wellbeing

Afrika: Cultures, Philosophy, Traditions and Wellbeing; Tuesday 13th November, 2007. This event was chaired by Professor Carolyn Steele (Dept of Health) and Mrs Diana Bass (Kings College University of London).

Updated: 10th June 2008 11:07

Advanced notification of the World Association of Cultural Psychiatry Third International Conference

Advanced notification of the World Association of Cultural Psychiatry Third International Conference - 3rd World Congress of Cultural Psychiatry 2012 Young People, Resilience and Wellbeing: Human Capital in a Culturally Diverse Global Village DATE: 8th - 11th March 2012 VENUE: TBC This event will immediately precede the Olympic Games in London in 2012 and will contribute to the celebration of the richness of the cultural diversity in the City of London in which cultures from all over the world are represented.

Updated: 10th June 2008 11:07

Careif launches at House of Lords in England

Lord Victor Adebowale, chief executive of the charity Turning Point and one of careif's first patrons, hosted the official launch of the charity careif on 14 February 2007. Over 120 people attended in total, including representatives of different governments, private industry and practitioners. Scottish writer, presenter and reporter Hardeep Singh Kohli and actor Tony Gardner were also present.

Updated: 10th June 2008 11:07