Session 6: Mental Health & Psychiatric Care

Description:

Mental Health & Psychiatric Care is a specialized field dedicated to the promotion, assessment, and management of mental and emotional wellbeing across the lifespan. It focuses on the prevention, early detection, and treatment of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric conditions. This field integrates evidence-based therapies, counseling, and pharmacological interventions, while emphasizing holistic, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive care. Mental health and psychiatric care also addresses psychosocial, behavioral, and community factors, aiming to improve quality of life, resilience, and functional outcomes.

Keynote Points:

  • Rising global prevalence of mental health disorders across all age groups
  • Early detection, screening, and intervention for psychiatric conditions
  • Integration of evidence-based therapies: cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy
  • Holistic approach addressing biological, psychological, and social determinants of mental health
  • Emphasis on patient-centered care, family involvement, and community support
  • Digital mental health solutions: telepsychiatry, mental health apps, and online counseling
  • Mental health awareness campaigns reducing stigma and promoting help-seeking behavior

Benefits:

  • Promotes emotional and psychological wellbeing across all age groups
  • Early detection and management of mental health disorders, reducing severity and complications
  • Provides support and therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric conditions
  • Enhances coping skills, resilience, and overall quality of life
  • Reduces stigma around mental health through awareness and education
  • Supports families and caregivers in understanding and managing mental health challenges