MATERNAL MINDS: SHAPING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN THE UAE
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OFFICIAL INVITATION FROM THE
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Friends,
Building on our unwavering commitment to advancing mental health awareness and education, it is with great enthusiasm to introduce and welcome you to the Maternal Mental Health Conference, taking place on the 3rd of May 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
This pioneering event, with the theme “Maternal Minds: Shaping Mental Health Services for Women and Families in the UAE”, brings together leading experts, mental health professionals and advocates to share cutting-edge research, best practices, and innovative approaches in perinatal mental health. Our goal is to equip attendees with advanced knowledge and practical tools to enhance patient care.
Collaboration is at the heart of our mission. Beyond delivering up-to-date academic content, this conference seeks to spark meaningful discussions, break the stigma surrounding maternal mental health, and build a culture of awareness and support. Through engaging sessions and collaborative dialogue, we aim to create a dynamic platform for education, knowledge exchange, and active conversations that support and benefit both professionals and the wider community.
Attendees will also have valuable networking opportunities to connect with leading experts and like-minded professionals, forging connections that will drive positive change in maternal mental healthcare. Whether you’re looking to expand your expertise, stay informed on the latest advancements, or contribute to shaping the future of maternal mental health, this conference promises to be a valuable experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to this groundbreaking event as we work together to advance maternal mental healthcare through knowledge, collaboration, and innovation.
Dr. Giles Berrisford
Conference Chair
Clinical Lead – Maternal Mental Health Services
Maudsley Health UAE
National Specialty Advisor Mental Health
NHS England
Deliver comprehensive, up- to-date academic content aligned with gold-standard practices to equip mental health professionals with advanced knowledge, cutting- edge strategies, and innovative approaches in maternal mental healthcare
Increase awareness and disseminate knowledge on evidence-based treatments and innovative approaches in perinatal mental healthcare, empowering professionals to provide effective, compassionate, and holistic care
Promote general mental health awareness and reduce stigma through education, knowledge- exchange, and active participation, fostering meaningful conversations and community engagement
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND THE
MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE?
Whether you’re a healthcare provider, researcher, or mental health advocate, this conference is essential, providing a unique opportunity to stay at the forefront of maternal mental healthcare, expand your expertise, and contribute to meaningful change.
REAL-WORLD
PERSPECTIVE
Gain invaluable insights from
women sharing their lived
experiences with perinatal mental
health challenges, offering a deeper
understanding of patient needs.
EXPERT-LED KEYNOTES
& DISCUSSIONS
Learn from renowned specialists in
psychiatry, psychology, and maternal
health as they explore infant mental
health, public mental health
strategies, and trauma in maternal
mental health.
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES
FOR SERVICE
IMPROVEMENT
Discover innovative approaches to
community-based maternal mental
health support, obstetric screening
and safeguarding, and
advancements in secondary
mental health services
SHAPE THE FUTURE OF
MATERNAL MENTAL
HEALTHCARE
Engage in forward-thinking panel
discussions on the future of service
development, collaboration, and
policy improvements in maternal
mental health.
EXPAND YOUR
PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
Connect with leading experts,
policymakers, and like-minded
professionals, exchanging ideas and
building collaborations that drive
meaningful change in maternal
mental healthcare.
PROFESSIONAL
TARGET AUDIENCE
Psychiatrists
Obstetrics &
Gynaecologists
Family Medicine Doctors
Medical Nurses
Primary Care Physicians
Midwives
Lactation Consultants
Allied Healthcare Professionals
Mental Health Professionals (Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers)
Researchers and Academics in the field of Obstetrics and Mental Health