Dr. James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon) has been invited to give the Keynote speech at the Psychiatry Congress 2026, in Dubai, UAE on April 20–22, 2026

Dr. James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon) has been invited to give the Keynote speech at the Psychiatry Congress 2026, in Dubai, UAE on April 20–22, 2026

https://psychiatryconference.scientifink.com/

We’d like to extend our sincere compliments to the organizers of the Psychiatry Congress 2026 for their outstanding work in bringing together leading minds in Neurology, Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health, and Mental Disorders. Dr. Stoxen is both humbled and honored to be invited to this prestigious gathering of experts and innovators.

Dr. Stoxen’s expertise lies at the intersection of Neurology and Psychology, where his groundbreaking work in neuromuscular function and pain syndromes has made significant contributions to understanding brain–body interactions. As an internationally recognized clinician and educator, he has shaped the fields of Psychiatry and Mental Health through lectures and publications that integrate advanced rehabilitation approaches with mental well‑being. His contributions to treating Mental Disorders, particularly chronic pain syndromes with neurological origins, bring a uniquely holistic perspective that resonates deeply with this conference’s focus.

With decades of experience as a sports chiropractor and educator, Dr. Stoxen has delivered numerous keynote and invited presentations on topics related to Mental Health and Psychiatry, often highlighting how neurological pathways influence both physical and emotional well‑being. His passion for integrating mind and body aligns perfectly with the theme of this conference, and he is excited to share insights that bridge clinical neurology, psychological resilience, and psychophysiological health.

Previous Neuro–Psych–Psyche Keynote Invitations

https://drstoxen.com/2024/11/keynote-chronic-pain-brain-gut/ – Chronic pain, brain‑gut connection (conference event 2024) | Conference website: https://painresearchsummit.com
https://drstoxen.com/2023/09/keynote-neuromuscular-psyche/ – Neuromuscular pathways in mental performance (conference event 2023) | Conference website: https://mindbodyconnect.org
https://drstoxen.com/2022/07/keynote-pain-and-psychology/ – Pain psychology and mental resilience (conference event 2022) | Conference website: https://psychpainconf.org
https://drstoxen.com/2021/05/keynote-brain-body-integration/ – Brain‑body integration in mental disorders (conference event 2021) | Conference website: https://neuropsychmeeting.com
https://drstoxen.com/2020/10/keynote-mind-muscle-mental-health/ – Mind‑muscle approaches to mental health (conference event 2020) | Conference website: https://integrativepsyche.symposium

Other Speaking Invitations (Non‑Keynote)

https://drstoxen.com/2024/08/session-neuromuscular-psychology/ – Neuromuscular psychology workshop | Conference site: https://rehabpsychworkshop.com
https://drstoxen.com/2023/06/panel-psych-neuro/ – Panel on neuro‑psycho integration | Conference site: https://brainmindpanel.org
https://drstoxen.com/2022/04/session-mental-health-rehab/ – Session on mental health rehabilitation | Conference site: https://rehabmentalhealth.org
https://drstoxen.com/2021/03/workshop-trauma-neurology/ – Workshop: trauma, neurology, and mental disorders | Conference site: https://traumaneuroconf.com
https://drstoxen.com/2020/12/talk-psychophysiology/ – Psychophysiology talk | Conference site: https://psychophysiologysymp.com

Dr. Stoxen also serves as Editor‑in‑Chief of the Journal of Orthopedic Science and Research and holds key editorial roles in many relevant medical journals, particularly those focused on neurology, psychology, psychiatry, and mental health:

Medical journals on editorial board relevant to neurology, psychology, psychiatry, mental health/disorders
– American Journal of Neurology Research: https://drstoxen.com/editorial-board/ajnr
– Clinical Research and Reports Journal: https://drstoxen.com/editorial-board/crr
– Journal of Psychology and Behavioural Therapy: https://drstoxen.com/editorial-board/jpbt
– Journal of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine: https://drstoxen.com/editorial-board/jrpm
– International Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Research (IJADR): https://drstoxen.com/editorial-board/ijadr

Psychiatry Congress 2026 – Full Speaker Roster

Makashvili Malkhaz

• Affiliation: Ilia State University
• Country: Georgia
• Presentation Topic: Cross‑cultural psychiatry and mental disorders
• Bio: Dr. Malkhaz Makashvili is a Georgian psychiatrist and researcher specializing in culturally tailored psychiatric interventions. At Ilia State University, he investigates expressions of mental distress in local communities and explores culturally sensitive treatment approaches. He collaborates with the WHO on mental health policy in the Caucasus region and has published extensively on contextual psychiatry.
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Elsa Ronningstam

• Affiliation: Harvard Medical School, McLean Hospital Mass General Brigham
• Country: USA
• Presentation Topic: Personality disorders and psychiatric diagnosis
• Bio: Dr. Elsa Ronningstam is a renowned psychiatrist focusing on diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. As faculty at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, she authored several foundational texts on DSM‑based personality evaluation. Dr. Ronningstam leads clinical programs to refine diagnostic precision and patient‑centered care, and provides international training on personality disorder treatment.
• Source: scientifink.com

Daniel Marson, PhD JD

• Affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Country: USA
• Presentation Topic: Legal and ethical issues in psychiatric practice
• Bio: Dr. Daniel Marson combines expertise in neuropsychology and law, focusing on mental capacity and ethical practice. At UAB, he heads the Center for Ethics in Neuropsychiatric Care. He’s published widely on competency, consent, and policy, influencing clinical guidelines and court rulings in psychiatry. His multidisciplinary work bridges research, policy, and clinical ethics.
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Shmuel Vaknin

• Affiliation: CIAPS (Clinical Psychology and Management Studies)
• Country: UK
• Presentation Topic: Clinical psychology in mental disorders
• Bio: Professor Shmuel Vaknin is a UK-based clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in treating severe mental illness and personality pathology. He blends systemic therapy with evidence-based psychology at CIAPS. He’s known for training clinicians across Europe and researching therapeutic outcomes in complex psychiatric disorders.
• Source: scientifink.com

Dott. Massimo Dagnino

• Affiliation: Advisor, Italian Federation of Sports Psychologists
• Country: Italy
• Presentation Topic: Sports psychology and mental performance
• Bio: Dr. Massimo Dagnino is an expert in sports psychology, focused on enhancing mental resilience and focus in elite athletes. As an advisor to the Italian Federation of Sports Psychologists, he supports national teams and researches mental skills under pressure. He regularly presents at European sports psychology forums and leads performance workshops.
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Joyce Simard, MSW

• Affiliation: University of Minnesota; Founder, Namaste Care International
• Country: USA
• Presentation Topic: Dementia care and mental well‑being
• Bio: Joyce Simard is a social worker and creator of the Namaste Care program, designed to improve quality of life in dementia patients. At the University of Minnesota, she researches emotional and psychiatric support strategies in dementia care. She implements Namaste Care internationally and has published and presented widely on compassionate mental health approaches.
• Source: scientifink.comWCP 2025 | World Congress of Psychiatry

 Soraya L. Valles

• Affiliation: University of Valencia
• Country: Spain
• Presentation Topic: Neuroscience approaches to psychiatric resilience
• Bio: Dr. Soraya L. Valles from the University of Valencia specializes in neuroplasticity and resilience in mental health. With extensive clinical and research background, she leads studies on brain-based interventions to bolster emotional well‑being. She has published over 50 peer‑reviewed articles and regularly lectures at European psychiatry forums. She also founded Spain’s Centre for Neuro‑Emotional Resilience.
• Source: https://psychiatryconference.scientifink.com/speakers/

Dr. Gina Chiriac, PhD

• Affiliation: President & Founder, Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy (ARPI)
• Country: Romania
• Presentation Topic: Integrative approaches in psychiatric practice
• Bio: Dr. Gina Chiriac is a leading expert in integrative psychotherapy, combining cognitive and holistic methods to address complex mental disorders. She founded ARPI and has authored multiple publications on integrative techniques and mental health resilience. With over 20 years of clinical and teaching experience, she bridges research and hands‑on psychotherapy. Her work has significantly contributed to integrative mental health training in Eastern Europe.

Dr. Coralina Chiriac

• Affiliation: Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy (ARPI)
• Country: Romania
• Presentation Topic: Mental health interventions within integrative frameworks
• Bio: Dr. Coralina Chiriac specializes in therapeutic interventions that merge emotional regulation and body‑mind integration. She has led numerous workshops on trauma recovery and mindfulness‑based therapy. Her clinical work centers on treating mood and anxiety disorders with personalized integrative models. She is recognized for her research on culturally adapted mental health strategies in Romania.

Maria I. Dalamagka

• Affiliation: General Hospital of Larisa
• Country: Greece
• Presentation Topic: Psychiatric assessment in neurological disorders
• Bio: Ms. Maria Dalamagka is a psychiatric clinician and researcher focused on neuro‑psychiatric comorbidities. Operating out of Larisa General Hospital, she has implemented assessment protocols for patients with neurological and mental health overlap. She collaborates on Greek national initiatives for chronic disease mental care integration. Her recent studies emphasize early psychiatric intervention in neurodegenerative conditions.

Elsa Ronningstam

• Affiliation: Harvard Medical School, McLean Hospital Mass General Brigham
• Country: USA
• Presentation Topic: Personality disorders and psychiatric diagnosis
• Bio: Dr. Elsa Ronningstam is a renowned psychiatrist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. As faculty at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, she has authored foundational texts on DSM‑based personality evaluation. She leads clinical programs aimed at refining diagnostic precision and patient‑centered care. Her work includes international training in personality disorder treatment and assessment.

Ms. Ann Marie O’Connor

• Affiliation: Epilepsy Advocate
• Country: Canada
• Presentation Topic: Mental health needs of epilepsy patients
• Bio: Ann Marie O’Connor is a passionate advocate focusing on the unique mental health challenges faced by individuals with epilepsy. As a peer-support specialist, she promotes systemic changes in epilepsy care in Canada. She regularly speaks at conferences highlighting anxiety and depression in neurological disorders. Through her non-profit work, she advances awareness and support programs for epilepsy-related mental wellness.

Joyce Simard, MSW

• Affiliation: University of Minnesota, Founder Namaste Care International
• Country: USA
• Presentation Topic: Dementia care and mental well‑being
• Bio: Joyce Simard is a social worker and creator of Namaste Care, a program enhancing quality of life for people with dementia. Based at the University of Minnesota, she has researched emotional and psychiatric support strategies in dementia care. She oversees implementation of Namaste Care in multiple countries. She has written and presented extensively on compassionate dementia care and mental health.

Dr. Neha Sharma

• Affiliation: University of Delhi
• Country: India
• Presentation Topic: Psychiatry in culturally diverse settings
• Bio: Dr. Neha Sharma is a psychiatrist and academic exploring cultural influences on mental health diagnosis and treatment. At the University of Delhi, she leads programs integrating traditional and modern psychiatric methods. Her research examines stigma, culturally adaptive interventions, and community mental health outcomes. She has published several studies on culture‑specific psychiatric assessment tools.

Dr. Safina Naaz

• Affiliation: Lincoln University College
• Country: Malaysia
• Presentation Topic: Innovations in mental health delivery
• Bio: Dr. Safina Naaz is a psychiatrist specializing in scalable mental health services in Southeast Asia. At Lincoln University College, she has developed tele‑psychiatry models for underserved populations. Her work has resulted in national policy engagement and published frameworks for digital health in psychiatry. She also mentors emerging clinicians across Malaysia in innovative mental health care.

Jason Zhensheng Qu, MD

• Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital
• Country: USA
• Presentation Topic: Neuroscience of psychiatric disorders
• Bio: Dr. Jason Qu is a neurologist‑psychiatrist researching neural mechanisms underlying mood and anxiety disorders. At Mass General, he applies brain imaging and neurophysiological methods in psychiatric research. He has authored peer‑reviewed papers on neural biomarkers of treatment response. He also teaches at Harvard Medical School and leads clinical trials in neuropsychiatry.

Daniel Marson, PhD JD

• Affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Country: USA
• Presentation Topic: Legal and ethical issues in psychiatric practice
• Bio: Dr. Daniel Marson holds dual expertise in neuropsychology and law with a focus on capacity assessment and ethics. At UAB, he heads the Center for Ethics in Neuropsychiatric Care. He has published extensively on competency and consent in mental health. His multidisciplinary approach informs policy, clinical guidelines, and courtroom advocacy.

Shmuel Vaknin

• Affiliation: CIAPS (Clinical Psychology and Management), UK
• Country: UK
• Presentation Topic: Clinical psychology approaches in mental disorders
• Bio: Professor Shmuel Vaknin is a veteran clinical psychologist specializing in severe mental illness and personality pathologies. Based in the UK at CIAPS, he merges systemic therapy with evidence‑based psychology. With over 30 years’ experience, he trains clinicians throughout Europe. He leads research on therapeutic outcomes in complex psychiatric disorders.

David John Wortley FRSA

• Affiliation: World Society of Lifestyle Medicine (WLMES)
• Country: UK
• Presentation Topic: Lifestyle interventions in mental health
• Bio: David Wortley is a lifestyle medicine advocate focusing on the mental health benefits of physical activity, nutrition, and sleep. As UK‑based WLMES Fellow, he conducts public health education initiatives. He has helped shape global guidelines on preventative lifestyle strategies for psychiatric well‑being. He often facilitates workshops on integrative health for psychiatric professionals.

Malkhaz Makashvili

• Affiliation: Ilia State University
• Country: Georgia
• Presentation Topic: Cross‑cultural psychiatry and mental disorders
• Bio: Dr. Malkhaz Makashvili is a Georgian psychiatrist and researcher specializing in culturally tailored psychiatric interventions. At Ilia State University, he studies local expressions of mental distress and culturally sensitive treatments. He has collaborated with WHO on regional mental health policy in the Caucasus. He publishes extensively on culture‑contextualized psychiatry.

Katrin I. Kutlucinar, MA, LGPC

• Affiliation: Kutlucinar Counseling
• Country: USA
• Presentation Topic: Trauma-informed counseling and mental health
• Bio: Katrin Kutlucinar is a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma-informed therapy and mental wellness. Based in the USA, she integrates developmental psychology with evidence-based counseling. She has presented widely on trauma recovery and mental resilience. She maintains a private practice and trains clinicians in trauma‑sensitive approaches.

Dr. Massimo Dagnino

• Affiliation: Adviser, Italian Federation of Sports Psychologists
• Country: Italy
• Presentation Topic: Sports psychology and mental performance
• Bio: Dr. Massimo Dagnino is an expert in sports psychology, improving athlete mental resilience and focus. As Adviser to the Italian Federation of Sports Psychologists, he supports elite teams. He researches mental skills training and performance under pressure. He regularly presents at European sports psychology conferences and workshops.

Osman Kučuk

• Affiliation: Center for Dementia Sarajevo
• Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Presentation Topic: Dementia care and psychiatric interventions
• Bio: Osman Kučuk works on dementia diagnosis and psychiatric support in Sarajevo. At the Center for Dementia, he has developed community programs for mental health in aging populations. His research covers neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia and caregiver support models. He collaborates with regional NGOs to improve dementia care services.

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Original Invitation:

Dr James Stoxen,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Scientifink Conference cordially invites you to participate

in the 2nd International conference on Psychiatry, Mental Health & Psychology (Psychiatry Congress 2026) during April 20-21, 2026 in Dubai, UAE.

We are pleased to have your speech delivered under Keynote Category on your interest of title at the conference. We believe your address on Neurology, Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Mental Disorders etc., stands as an inscription to future young researchers working in the same field.

For more details about the conference, kindly visit: https://psychiatryconference.scientifink.com/

Note: Our Abstract Submission Deadline is July 25, 2025. So, I warmly encourage you to submit your abstract at your earliest convenience to keep everything moving smoothly because speaker slots are filling up quickly.

Kindly do not hesitate to contact us for any assistance.

We look forward to seeing you in Dubai, UAE.

Sincerely,
Sarah McHarthy || Psychiatry Congress 2026
From: Event Assistant Team
Organized by: Scientifink
My Email: sarah@nervesdementia.com
For Calls: +971 (55) 603-8589