Mental Health and Psychiatry

Sam Vaknin is Visiting Professor of Psychology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia and Professor of Finance and Psychology in CIAPS (Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies). Sam Vaknin is the author of Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited and other books about personality disorders. His work is cited in hundreds of books and dozens of academic papers. He spent the past 6 years developing Cold Therapy: a treatment modality for Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Over the years, with dozens of volunteers, he found that it was effective with clients suffering from a major depressive episode as well.

Psychology

Dr.Mojtaba Mafi M.D., Medical Doctor/ Physician, graduated from Tehran university, School of Medicine with honor. I studied in neurosurgery ward and graduated with A score with thesis on Meningioma Brain Tumor during 6 years. With continuing my practice with special consideration on psychosomatic disorders, I completed many post graduate courses on health psychology, addiction medicine, sexual disorders therapy successfully. I passed many post graduate courses in Neuro, approved by Medical sciences university. As well, I have been passed post graduate courses on Nutrition, Gastroenterology and hepatology, Obesity treatment and diabetes approved by Tehran University of Medical sciences. I successfully passed more than 10 programs with certificates and membership in Iranian Association of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Having honor of working as associate of Iran Hepatitis Network and Gastroenterology and Hepatology research center, Middle East Liver Diseases Center (MELD). This strong study background enabled me to successfully earn certificates on 3 programs: Updates of skin and treatment from Tehran university 2015 and course on skin care updates from Iranian society of practitioners on 2016, and during 2 years, I had passed Beauty and Skin care courses in South Korea and certified from Sunghuwan co Ltd for using and working of beauty technology, RF and IPL. I am director of fatty liver and related metabolic disorders study among Iranian families since 2015 and currently publishing the results of our study and research about fatty liver and hyperlipidemia, diabetes and nutrition as study director and clinician associate member of Iran Hepatitis Network. I am reviewer and associate editor of Hepatitis Monthly Journal and reviewer of journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology. I am editorial board member of International Journal of Psychology and Neurosciences. I am certified graduate, verified reviewer and certified mentor of Publons academy in the field of Clinical Medicine and Hepatology.

Brain Tumor

Roopak Desai is a Certified Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner (CAPP), Mindset Coach, Holistic Health and Wellness Consultant (Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach) and author of the book S.O.A.R – Grow from Within. Unleash Your Limitless Potential. Mr. Desai’s transformational journey involved finding his way through sever crisis of depression and anxiety through running. He promotes mindful running as a dynamic mindfulness meditation practice, a gateway to inner happiness, health and sustained well-being. To date, he has run four full marathons, and he recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. He is a member of International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) and has presented in various international conferences as a plenary speaker in areas of Positive Psychology, Happiness and Mental Health. His sole purpose and drive are to make a positive difference in the lives of people suffering with mental / physical health condition with their health, happiness, and well-being.

His sole purpose and drive are to make a positive difference in the lives of people suffering with mental / physical health condition with their health, happiness, and well-being.

Dr. Azeem is Chief of Psychiatry & Medical Director of Albert J. Solnit Children's Center, one of the premium Psychiatry Teaching Facility for children and adolescents in the country. He is an Associate Clinical Professor at Yale Child Study Center / Yale University School of Medicine as well as Associate Residency Training Program Director for Yale Child Study Center/ Solnit Center Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship. Dr.Azeem is Distinguished Fellow of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) as well as Distinguished Fellow of American Psychiatric Association (APA). Dr. Azeem's primary clinical and research interests include Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities, Global Mental Health and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Training. He has presented on these topics nationally and internationally and published in peer reviewed journals. In addition, he collaborates with psychiatry professionals and various medical schools in Pakistan and Middle East on different projects including autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities, psychiatric co-morbidity in medical conditions, child and adolescent psychiatry training as well as improving child and adolescent mental health services.

Post-traumatic stress disorder Addictions Mood/Anxiety disorders Behavior genetics

Dr. Patricia Howard received her undergraduate degree in nursing from the University of Louisville and her masters degree in nursing from the University of Kentucky. In 1992, she completed the Doctor of Philosophy in nursing at UK. The focus of her doctoral research, partially funded by an American Nurses Foundation grant, was maternal caregiving of adult children with schizophrenia. This research was extended in a University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center grant in which she investigated the extent to which fathers participated in caregiving for their adult children diagnosed with schizophrenia. Dr. Howard is a member of the University’s Graduate School. In the College of Nursing, she is associate dean of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. She also teaches in the PhD, DNP and MSN programs. Since 1996, she has been engaged in research funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Kentucky Department for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services. Currently, she is co-principal investigator of the SAMHSA-funded Kentucky Medication Algorithm Project (KyMAP). The overall goal of the KyMAP initiative is to implement, train, and evaluate the evidence-based practice called medication algorithms. In addition, Dr. Howard participated in a national study designed to evaluate the psychometric properties of KyMAP research instruments. Her previous research included funded projects that investigated consumer and family satisfaction with mental health services in Kentucky’s public mental health system, part of Kentucky?s development of a statewide plan for measuring outcomes of mental health care. She was also an investigator in a SAMHSA-funded study designed to implement the Trauma Informed Care model to reduce use of section and restraints in Kentucky?s public psychiatric hospitals. Dr. Howard?s research has been published in Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, International Psychiatry, Issues in Mental Health Nursing, and Psychiatric Services. She has presented the results of her research at regional, national and international levels, including Sigma Theta Tau International, the American Nurses Association Council of Nurse Researchers, the International Society for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (ISPN), the Southern Nursing Research Society, and the National Association of Mental Health Program Directors Research Institute. In 2005 she was appointed to a three-year term on the editorial board of Archives of Psychiatric Nursing.

Post-traumatic stress disorder Addictions Mood/Anxiety disorders Behavior genetics