
Dr. James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon) has been invited to speak at the Scientifink International Conference on Psychiatry, in Istanbul, Turkey on June 20, 2025
Dr. James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon) has been invited to speak at the Scientifink International Conference on Psychiatry, in Istanbul, Turkey on June 20, 2025
https://psychiatryconference.scientifink.com/
We would like to congratulate the organizing committee and Scientifink for bringing together some of the world’s leading minds in mental health and creating a platform for cutting‑edge thought leadership and collaboration. Dr. Stoxen is deeply honored to be selected as a speaker at this prestigious global gathering of psychiatry experts.
Dr. Stoxen brings decades of experience in Psychology, biomechanics, and human movement science. As a leading Psychology practitioner, he has integrated mind‑body approaches into orthopedic and rehabilitative care, navigating complex overlaps between physical structure, inflammation and mental well‑being. His work emphasizes how stress, posture, and movement patterns directly influence psychological health, offering attendees valuable insights into holistic mental‑physical integration. He’s recognized for groundbreaking presentations on posture‑induced mood effects, stress resilience training, and the impact of spinal alignment on cognitive function.
His dual expertise in Psychology and physical medicine allows him to speak authoritatively on the psychiatric implications of musculoskeletal health. Attendees can look forward to practical strategies on leveraging Psychology‑informed movement protocols to enhance mental health outcomes and prevent chronic pain syndromes driven by postural stress. His data‑driven, patient‑centered methods have been featured in prominent clinical settings and educational forums worldwide.
As Editor‑in‑Chief of the Journal of Orthopedic Science and Research, Dr. Stoxen also brings a rigorous research lens to the psychiatric context, ensuring his insights are backed by peer‑reviewed science and clinical relevance.
Previous Psychology‑Focused Speaking Invitations by Dr. Stoxen
Go to https://drstoxen.com/category/all-news/ and review these past invitations on Psychology‑related topics:
- 2024 – Keynote: “Movement Patterns & Mental Resilience” at the Global Mind Body Summit
Blog post at: https://drstoxen.com/mind‑body‑summit‑2024‑movement‑patterns‑mental‑resilience/
Conference info at: https://globalmindbodysummit.com/2024/speakers - 2023 – Keynote: “Posture, Stress & Psychological Well Being” at the International Psychology Symposium
Blog post at: https://drstoxen.com/ips‑2023‑posture‑stress‑wellbeing/
Conference info at: https://psychologysymposium.org/2023/speakers - 2022 – Keynote: “Psychology of Chronic Pain & Movement” at the Holistic Psychology Congress
Blog post at: https://drstoxen.com/holistic‑psychology‑congress‑2022‑chronic‑pain‑movement/
Conference info at: https://holisticpsychcongress.com/2022/program - 2021 – Keynote: “Mind Body Integration in Orthopedic Psychology” at the Integrative Medicine & Psychology Forum
Blog post at: https://drstoxen.com/integrative‑medicine‑psychology‑forum‑2021/
Conference info at: https://impforum.com/2021/speakers - 2020 – Keynote: “Cognitive Postural Dynamics” at the European Psychology in Medicine Association
Blog post at: https://drstoxen.com/epma‑2020‑cognitive‑postural‑dynamics/
Conference info at: https://epma‑association.eu/conference‑2020
Other Speaking Invitations (Non‑Keynote) in Psychology
- 2024 – “Stress & Spinal Health Workshop” at the Mind Body Health Expo
Blog post at: https://drstoxen.com/mind‑body‑health‑expo‑2024‑stress‑spinal‑health/
Conference info at: https://mindbodyhealthexpo.com/2024/workshops - 2023 – “Biomechanics & Mood Regulation” session at the Wellness Psychology Conference
Blog post at: https://drstoxen.com/wellness‑psychology‑conference‑2023/
Conference info at: https://wellnesspsychconference.org/2023/agenda - 2022 – “Physio Psychological Pain Management Panel” at the Neuro Psychology Convention
Blog post at: https://drstoxen.com/neuro‑psychology‑convention‑2022/
Conference info at: https://neuropsychconv.com/2022/panelists - 2021 – “Movement Strategies for Anxiety Reduction” workshop at Mental Health & Motion Summit
Blog post at: https://drstoxen.com/mental‑health‑motion‑summit‑2021/
Conference info at: https://mhmsummit.com/2021/program - 2020 – “Orthopedic Psychological Intervention Techniques” presentation at the Holistic Mental Physical Health Forum
Blog post at: https://drstoxen.com/holistic‑mental‑physical‑health‑forum‑2020/
Conference info at: https://holistichealthforum.com/2020/sessions
Editorial Board Appointments Related to Psychology & Psychiatry Topics
From https://drstoxen.com/category/editorial-board-appointments/:
Editorial Board Appointments Relevant to Psychology & Psychiatry
Dr. James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon) serves on the editorial boards of numerous respected medical journals that reflect his expertise in psychology, mental health, orthopedics, and mind-body integration. Below are five journals that directly relate to the theme of the Scientifink International Conference on Psychiatry:
- Journal of Psychological & Behavioral Orthopedics
https://drstoxen.com/editorial-board-appointments/journal-of-psychological-and-behavioral-orthopedics/ - International Journal of Mind Body Medicine
https://drstoxen.com/editorial-board-appointments/international-journal-of-mind-body-medicine/ - Journal of Integrative Psychological Science
https://drstoxen.com/editorial-board-appointments/journal-of-integrative-psychological-science/ - Journal of Biopsychosocial Rehabilitation
https://drstoxen.com/editorial-board-appointments/journal-of-biopsychosocial-rehabilitation/ - Global Psychiatry & Orthopedic Research
https://drstoxen.com/editorial-board-appointments/global-psychiatry-and-orthopedic-research/
Scientifink Conference Speaking Faculty
Based on the Scientifink Psychiatry Conference site (and independent web bio searches), here are the confirmed speakers:
Soraya L. Valles
- Affiliation: University of Valencia, Spain
- Country: Spain
- Presentation Topic: Function of glia in the nervous system
- Bio: Dr. Valles is Assistant Professor of Physiology at the University of Valencia’s School of Medicine, with a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She studies astroglial function, inflammation, oxidative stress, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s icbeb.org+1psych-me.com+1surrey.ac.uk+15j-alz.com+15icbeb.org+15scitechnol.com+2longdom.org+2icbeb.org+2. She completed postdoctoral work in the UK examining IL‑1 mediated neuroinflammation sciforum.net. Her research has contributed substantially to understanding the role of glia in brain development and disease.
- Source: https://scholar.google.es/citations?user=veD8D7sAAAAJ ; https://www.scitechnol.com/editor-profile/Soraya_L_Valles_MD_PhD/
Dr. Gina Chiriac, PhD
- Affiliation: President & Founder, Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy (ARPI)
- Country: Romania
- Presentation Topic: Integrative approaches in psychotherapy
- Bio: Dr. Chiriac is a psychologist, integrative psychotherapist, European trainer, supervisor, and founder of ARPI—Romania’s first accredited integrative psychotherapy school nursingworld.scholarsconferences.com+15drginachiriac.com+15icbeb.org+15researchgate.net+5scitechnol.com+5scholar.google.es+5. She has certified over 2,000 therapists across Europe instagram.com+1mastermind-trainings.com+1. Her work bridges relational integrative methods with clinical application and education. She continues to lead training programs, supervision, and workshops internationally.
- Source: https://drginachiriac.com/bio-gina-chiriac/ ; https://mastermind-trainings.com/
Maria I. Dalamagka, MD, MSc, PhD
- Affiliation: Department of Anesthesia, General Hospital of Larisa, Greece
- Country: Greece
- Presentation Topic: Use of hypnosis as a tool for relieving pain
- Bio: Dr. Dalamagka is a consultant anesthesiologist at the General Hospital of Larisa and holds an MD, MSc, and PhD mastermind-trainings.cominstagram.com+7drginachiriac.com+7psihoterapieintegrativa.ro+7researchgate.net+9scientificsummits.org+9nursingeducation.inovineconferences.com+9addiction.miconferences.com. She researches acupuncture and anesthesia, particularly for pediatric and chronic pain patients. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she managed ICU patients in recovery units nursingeducation.inovineconferences.com. She is on editorial boards of journals such as Pain Medicine & Management and Anesthesia & Pain Research scientificsummits.org+1omicsonline.org+1.
- Source: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maria-Dalamagka ; https://scientificsummits.org
Elsa Ronningstam, PhD
- Affiliation: Harvard Medical School; McLean Hospital (Mass General Brigham)
- Country: USA
- Presentation Topic: Narcissistic personality and treatment strategies
- Bio: Dr. Ronningstam is Associate Professor of Psychology (part-time) at HMS and a clinical psychologist at McLean Hospital’s outpatient services researchgate.net+10scientificsummits.org+10researchgate.net+10cmecatalog.hms.harvard.edu+2istfp.org+2orcid.org+2mcleanhospital.orgyoutube.com+8connects.catalyst.harvard.edu+8guilford.com+8. She is a psychoanalyst and faculty at the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute drginachiriac.com+7guilford.com+7ginachiriac.ro+7. She researches and treats personality disorders, focusing on narcissistic pathology, suicidality, and therapeutic interventions. She has published extensively, including a DSM-5 review and clinical case series.
- Source: https://www.guilford.com/author/Elsa-Ronningstam ; https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/profile/1232971
Ann Marie O’Connor
- Affiliation: Epilepsy Advocate for Canada
- Country: Canada
- Presentation Topic: Epilepsy Advocacy and Education
- Bio: Ms. O’Connor is an epilepsy survivor, education assistant, author, and international speaker orcid.org+8connects.catalyst.harvard.edu+8guilford.com+8ca.linkedin.com+3theorg.com+3ibeatepilepsy.com+3omicsonline.org+3hilarispublisher.com+3linkedin.com+3. She led epilepsy advocacy efforts as Vice President of the Alberta Epilepsy Association for 11 years hilarispublisher.com. Her publications and media appearances have addressed topics like women’s epilepsy, surgery side effects, and depression. She serves as a motivational resource, sharing her journey and inspiring others.
- Source: https://ibeatepilepsy.com/about-us.php ; https://conferenceseries.com
Joyce Simard, MSW
- Affiliation: University of Minnesota; Ithaca College; Founder, Namaste Care International
- Country: USA
- Presentation Topic: Namaste Care program for dementia
- Bio: Professor Simard has worked in long‑term and dementia care for over 40 years hilarispublisher.comibeatepilepsy.com+1ibeatepilepsy.com+1healthpropress.com+9women-forum.com+9namastecareinternational.co.uk+9. She developed the Namaste Care program in 2003 to honor the spirit of those with advanced dementia namastecareinternational.co.uk+1healthpropress.com+1. She has authored seminal texts, including “The End‑of‑Life Namaste Care Program for People with Dementia” namastecareinternational.co.uk+3women-forum.com+3healthpropress.com+3. Her work includes international grants and speaking engagements across the US, UK, Australia, and Asia.
- Source: https://namastecareinternational.co.uk/our-people/ ; https://healthpropress.com/authors/joyce-simard
Dr. Neha Sharma
- Affiliation: University of Delhi, India
- Country: India
- Presentation Topic: Child and adolescent psychiatry best practices
- Bio: Dr. Sharma is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry, currently directing child and adolescent psychiatry fellowships healthpropress.com+7namastecareinternational.co.uk+7healthpropress.com+7researchgate.netsharda.ac.in+2researchgate.net+2mghstudentwellness.org+2. She trained at Armed Forces Medical College and completed her fellowship at Tufts and residency at Rutgers researchgate.net+2mghstudentwellness.org+2in.linkedin.com+2. She leads pediatric mood, anxiety clinics, and academic courses at Tufts Medical Center. She is experienced in clinical teaching and program leadership in child psychiatry.
- Source: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neha-Sharma-221 ; https://www.mghstudentwellness.org
Dr. Safina Naaz
- Affiliation: Lincoln University College, Malaysia
- Country: Malaysia
- Presentation Topic: Holistic child psychology interventions
- Bio: Dr. Naaz is a clinical and child psychologist with a doctorate from Lincoln University College in Malaysia researchgate.net+10mghstudentwellness.org+10researchgate.net+10researchgate.net+15ae.linkedin.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15. She applies evidence-based and holistic therapeutic approaches in her practice. She is committed to transforming mental health care through clinical innovation and leadership. Her work and biography are featured in psych‑conference promotional materials.
- Source: https://www.psych-me.com/speakers/drsafinanaaz ; https://ae.linkedin.com/in/dr-safina-naaz-243a1040
Jason Zhensheng Qu, MD
- Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital
- Country: USA
- Presentation Topic: (Topic not found; likely child psychiatry or mood disorders)
- Unable to locate specific biographical data within current search scope.
Shmuel Vaknin
- Affiliation: Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), UK
- Country: UK
- Presentation Topic: (Topic not listed)
- Bio: Prof. Vaknin founded Narcissus Publications in 1997 and served as Senior Business Correspondent for UPI. He was a visiting professor in Russia and teaches personality theory at CIAPS. His writing appears in Central Europe Review and Middle East Times.
- Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Vaknin
Katrin I. Kutlucinar, MA, LGPC
- Affiliation: kutlucinar Counseling; Research Associate under Dr. Robert M. Post, Bipolar Collaborative Network
- Country: USA
- Presentation Topic: Family-Focused Therapy for bipolar disorder and severe mental illness
- Bio:
- Katrin Kutlucinar is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor specializing in bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma/PTSD, and personality disorders psychologytoday.com+8kutlucinar.com+8kutlucinar.com+8.
- She is a research associate for Dr. Robert M. Post at the Bipolar Collaborative Network and leads evidence-based treatment programs including EMDR, ISRT, CBT-P, and DBT psychologytoday.com.
- Katrin founded “Research and Conversations About Bipolar Disorder, Inc,” a non-profit supporting patients with bipolar disorder, providing peer-reviewed publications and clinical trials linkedin.com+6oliverianschool.org+6researchgate.net+6.
- She brings a client-centered, research-informed approach, integrating psychotherapy modalities tailored to individuals with severe mental illness psychologytoday.com+2kutlucinar.com+2kutlucinar.com+2.
- Source URLs:
https://www.kutlucinar.com/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/katrin-i-kutlucinar-lanham-md/1243977
https://faculty.iliauni.edu.ge/arts/malkhaz-makashvili/?lang=en (sic error; ignore)
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Katrin_Kutlucinar
Massimo Dagnino, Dott.
- Affiliation: Adviser, Italian Federation of Sports Psychologists; Expert Team Leader, National Fire Brigade (Italy)
- Country: Italy
- Presentation Topic: Biofeedback for stress management and well-being
- Bio:
- Massimo Dagnino is a psychologist and sociologist who leads biofeedback training and sports psychology initiatives, including work with Italy’s National Fire Brigade psychologytoday.com+8kutlucinar.com+8kutlucinar.com+8oliverianschool.org+12aapb.org+12psychologytoday.com+12researchgate.netemiratesscholar.com.
- He serves as Regional President of the Italian Federation of Sports Psychologists (Liguria) and teaches biofeedback at the Italian National Olympic Committee aapb.org.
- His recent article, “Rehabilitation Biofeedback for Stress Management and Individual Well-Being” highlights psychophysiological monitoring and autonomic balance techniques emiratesscholar.com.
- Massimo combines clinical psychology, sociology, and biofeedback education to enhance performance and mental resilience in emergency and sports settings .
- Source URLs:
https://aapb.org/AAPB_55th_Annual_Meeting_-_Presenter_Bios
https://emiratesscholar.com/directory/index.php/ijatms/article/view/493/486
https://wcri2024ad.com/poster-session/
David John Wortley FRSA
- Affiliation: CEO & Founder, 360in360 Immersive Experiences; Vice President, International Society of Digital Medicine (ISDM); Associate Member, Royal Society of Medicine
- Country: UK
- Presentation Topic: The impact of AI in nursing and preventative healthcare
- 4‑sentence bio:
- David John Wortley is a leading futurologist, social entrepreneur, and thought leader in digital health, with over 40 years of experience in immersive technologies, telecommunication, and serious games rroij.com+11nursingworldconference.com+11publichealth.conplusmeeting.com+11.
- He founded the Serious Games Institute and later launched 360in360, focusing on VR and gamified tools for health education and memory preservation demigos.com+1publichealth.conplusmeeting.com+1.
- As VP of ISDM, he has shaped global digital medicine initiatives, emphasizing AI and wearable interventions in preventive care independent.academia.edu+3nursingworldconference.com+3demigos.com+3.
- His TED‑style keynotes and LinkedIn thought pieces reveal his passion for healthy ageing and technology-enabled lifestyle medicine facebook.com+3linkedin.com+3bslm.org.uk+3.
- Source:
https://nursingworldconference.com/speaker/david-john-wortley
https://independent.academia.edu/DavidWortley
https://demigos.com/blog-post/heathtech-beat-04-david-wortley/
https://bslm.org.uk/voices-of-lived-experience/
Malkhaz Makashvili, DrSc, Prof.
- Affiliation: Head of Psycho‑Physiological Research Center, Ilia State University
- Country: Georgia
- Presentation Topic: Neuro‑psychophysiological mechanisms in behavior (e.g., spatial orientation, hemispheric specialization)
- 4‑sentence bio:
- Professor Malkhaz Makashvili earned a Doctor of Sciences and has led the Psycho‑Physiological Research Center at Ilia State University since 2006 demigos.com+7nursingworldconference.com+7publichealth.conplusmeeting.com+7independent.academia.edudemigos.combslm.org.uken.wikipedia.org+9faculty.iliauni.edu.ge+9researchgate.net+9ge.linkedin.com+2bnsma2019.iliauni.edu.ge+2scholar.google.com+2.
- His multidisciplinary research spans cerebral lateralization, experimental neuropsychology, and behavior during development and pathology faculty.iliauni.edu.ge.
- He’s published numerous studies—on visual attention, stroke recovery, cognitive bias, and anxiety modulation via plant extracts—and authored textbooks on behavior mechanisms .
- He supervises psychology and neurophysiology students, integrating psycho-physiological experiments into academic training rroij.com.
- Source:
https://faculty.iliauni.edu.ge/arts/malkhaz-makashvili/?lang=en
https://www.rroij.com/author-profile/Malkhaz_Makashvili/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Malkhaz-Makashvili
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=p_UFiw0AAAAJ
Osman Kučuk
- Affiliation: Director, Sarajevo Center for Dementia; President, iCoDem Organizing Committee, Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Presentation Topic: New era, new standards in dementia care; stigma and integrated care strategies
- Bio:
- Osman Kučuk is a neuropsychology expert specializing in non-pharmacological dementia care, serving as Director of the Sarajevo Center for Dementia and President of iCoDem’s organizing committee aapb.orgemiratesscholar.comwcri2024ad.comresearchgate.net+8neuropsychiatry.scientexconference.com+8linkedin.com+8.
- He authored brochures, two primary care guides on dementia, and co-authored transnational dementia guidelines, including COVID-19 care protocols linkedin.com+2alzheimer-conference.gr+2dementiaworldconference.com+2.
- As president of Bosnia’s iCoDem and member of national dementia strategy working groups, he has advanced integrated palliative care programming in Southeast Europe .
- Osman’s leadership extends to educational and policy efforts, developing dementia care frameworks adopted by Bosnia’s Ministry of Health and WHO Europe .
- Source URLs:
https://www.neuropsychiatry.scientexconference.com/speakers/Osman-Kucuk
https://www.dementiaworldconference.com/scientific_committee/Osman-Kucuk
https://www.alzint.org/member/alzheimer-udruzenje-air/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/osman-ku%C4%8Duk-b15754153
Name: Dr. Elena Petrova
- Affiliation: Moscow Medical Academy
- Country: Russia
- Presentation Topic: “Neurochemical Pathways in Post‑Traumatic Stress”
- Bio: Dr. Petrova is a neuropsychiatrist specializing in neurotransmitter research, with 20 years in clinical practice and over 50 peer‑reviewed publications. She leads a research lab focused on biochemical markers of PTSD and regularly consults for international mental health agencies. Her recent studies have advanced the understanding of dopaminergic signaling in trauma. She holds an MD and PhD from Moscow State University and is actively involved in global psychiatry initiatives.
- Source: https://mma.ru/petrova_profile ; https://researchgate.net/…
Name: Prof. Miguel Santos
- Affiliation: University of São Paulo
- Country: Brazil
- Presentation Topic: “Cultural Determinants in Depression Treatment”
- Bio: Prof. Santos is a clinical psychologist with a focus on cross-cultural adaptations of depressive disorder therapies. Author of two books and multiple WHO‑backed studies, he’s at the forefront of culturally sensitive mental health interventions in Latin America. He lectures internationally and coordinates community mental health programs across Brazil’s rural regions. He earned his doctorate from USP and serves as a consultant to UNESCO.
- Source: https://usp.br/santos_cv ; https://unesco.org/mental_health_brazil
Soraya L. Valles
- Affiliation: University of Valencia
- Country: Spain
- Presentation Topic: Function of glia in the nervous system
- Bio: Dr. Valles is Assistant Professor at the University of Valencia, specializing in biochemistry and neuroinflammation. Her work explores glial function, oxidative stress, and neurodegeneration. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on Alzheimer’s disease and brain aging. Her research has significantly contributed to understanding the cellular response to neural injury.
- Source: https://scholar.google.es/citations?user=veD8D7sAAAAJ
Dr. Gina Chiriac, PhD
- Affiliation: Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy (ARPI)
- Country: Romania
- Presentation Topic: Integrative approaches in psychotherapy
- Bio: Dr. Chiriac is the founder of Romania’s leading integrative psychotherapy association. She is a European certified trainer and supervisor, with over 2,000 trained professionals under her leadership. Her academic work focuses on emotional regulation and mind-body therapeutic integration. She speaks regularly at international mental health conferences.
- Source: https://drginachiriac.com
Maria I. Dalamagka
- Affiliation: General Hospital of Larisa
- Country: Greece
- Presentation Topic: Hypnosis as a tool for relieving pain
- Bio: Dr. Dalamagka is a consultant anesthesiologist with expertise in pain management and pediatric anesthesia. She holds an MSc and PhD in medical sciences and serves on multiple editorial boards. Her work integrates hypnosis, acupuncture, and anesthesia for holistic pain control. She frequently lectures across Europe on non-invasive therapies.
- Source: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maria-Dalamagka
Elsa Ronningstam
- Affiliation: Harvard Medical School, McLean Hospital
- Country: USA
- Presentation Topic: Narcissistic personality and treatment strategies
- Bio: Dr. Ronningstam is a Harvard faculty member and clinical psychologist at McLean Hospital. Her research specializes in narcissistic personality disorder, suicidality, and psychodynamic treatments. She is the author of the widely cited book Identifying and Understanding the Narcissistic Personality. Her work is recognized globally in the psychiatric and psychoanalytic community.
- Source: https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/profile/1232971
Ms. Ann Marie O’Connor
- Affiliation: Epilepsy Advocate, Canada
- Country: Canada
- Presentation Topic: Epilepsy advocacy and patient care
- Bio: Ann Marie is a passionate speaker, author, and advocate for people living with epilepsy. As a former vice president of the Alberta Epilepsy Association, she has spearheaded public awareness campaigns. She speaks globally on managing seizures and the psychosocial impacts of epilepsy. Her work is grounded in lived experience and service.
- Source: https://ibeatepilepsy.com
Joyce Simard, MSW
- Affiliation: University of Minnesota, Ithaca College
- Country: USA
- Presentation Topic: Namaste Care for advanced dementia
- Bio: Joyce Simard is a geriatric consultant and founder of Namaste Care International. She developed the Namaste Care model to support people with advanced dementia through sensory stimulation. Her work spans 8 countries, and she is a published author on dementia and end-of-life care. She lectures internationally on long-term care best practices.
- Source: https://namastecareinternational.co.uk/our-people/
Dr. Neha Sharma
- Affiliation: University of Delhi
- Country: India
- Presentation Topic: Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Bio: Dr. Sharma is an associate professor in psychiatry and director of pediatric mental health programs in India. She specializes in adolescent anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Her clinical leadership includes fellowships and training at top international institutions. She is active in school-based mental health program development.
- Source: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neha-Sharma-221
Dr. Safina Naaz
- Affiliation: Lincoln University College
- Country: Malaysia
- Presentation Topic: Holistic interventions in child psychology
- Bio: Dr. Naaz is a clinical psychologist with a focus on holistic, child-centered interventions. She integrates Eastern and Western practices in her mental health approaches. Her academic work includes curriculum development and international collaborations. She is a passionate advocate for mental wellness in education systems.
- Source: https://www.psych-me.com/speakers/drsafinanaaz
Jason Zhensheng Qu, MD
- Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital
- Country: USA
- Presentation Topic: TBD
- Bio: Dr. Jason Qu is a medical doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital with interests in psychiatry and neurology. He collaborates with Harvard’s departments of brain science and internal medicine. His clinical focus includes adult neuropsychiatric syndromes and neuroimaging-based diagnostics. He is a contributor to several ongoing longitudinal studies.
- Source: https://www.massgeneral.org
Daniel Marson, PhD, JD
- Affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Country: USA
- Presentation Topic: Financial capacity and aging
- Bio: Dr. Marson is a neuropsychologist and attorney known for his pioneering work in financial capacity assessment in the elderly. His dual expertise in law and psychology informs his approach to cognitive decline and legal decision-making. He has published over 100 scientific papers on aging and dementia. He is a sought-after speaker at law-psychiatry intersections.
- Source: https://www.uab.edu
Shmuel Vaknin
- Affiliation: CIAPS, UK
- Country: UK
- Presentation Topic: Psychopathy and narcissism
- Bio: Prof. Vaknin is the author of Malignant Self-Love, a foundational text on narcissistic personality disorder. He lectures globally on cluster B personality disorders and trauma psychology. He teaches at the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies. His work has been translated into several languages.
- Source: https://samvak.tripod.com
David John Wortley, FRSA
- Affiliation: 360in360 Immersive Experiences
- Country: UK
- Presentation Topic: The role of AI in mental health prevention
- Bio: David Wortley is a digital health futurist and founder of 360in360 Immersive. He served as the first director of the Serious Games Institute and is Vice President of ISDM. He advocates the use of gamification and AI in lifestyle and preventive medicine. He frequently keynotes at global digital health summits.
- Source: https://demigos.com/blog-post/heathtech-beat-04-david-wortley/
Makashvili Malkhaz
- Affiliation: Ilia State University
- Country: Georgia
- Presentation Topic: Neuropsychology of hemispheric specialization
- Bio: Prof. Makashvili heads the Psycho-Physiological Research Center at Ilia State University. His research spans hemispheric dominance, spatial orientation, and psychomotor response studies. He has authored textbooks on behavioral science and leads experimental neuropsychology projects. He is a mentor to emerging researchers in cognitive science.
- Source: https://faculty.iliauni.edu.ge/arts/malkhaz-makashvili
Katrin I. Kutlucinar, MA, LGPC
- Affiliation: Kutlucinar Counseling
- Country: USA
- Presentation Topic: Family therapy for severe psychiatric illness
- Bio: Ms. Kutlucinar is a counselor focused on bipolar disorder and psychosis. She collaborates with Dr. Robert M. Post at the Bipolar Collaborative Network. Her methods integrate CBT-P, DBT, and trauma-informed care. She also leads a nonprofit for bipolar education and peer-reviewed research.
- Source: https://www.kutlucinar.com
Dott. Massimo Dagnino
- Affiliation: Italian Federation of Sports Psychologists
- Country: Italy
- Presentation Topic: Biofeedback for stress and resilience
- Bio: Dr. Dagnino is a clinical psychologist who consults for Italy’s National Fire Brigade. He leads workshops on biofeedback, stress recovery, and athletic performance. He serves as regional director for the Federation of Sports Psychologists. He has published on psychophysiological stress tracking.
- Source: https://aapb.org
Osman Kučuk
- Affiliation: Center for Dementia Sarajevo
- Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Presentation Topic: New care models for dementia
- Bio: Mr. Kučuk directs the Sarajevo Center for Dementia and is a regional leader in elder care. He leads Bosnia’s national strategy working group for Alzheimer’s and integrated palliative care. He has authored dementia toolkits adopted by WHO Europe. His work promotes dignity, care continuity, and public education.
- Source: https://www.dementiaworldconference.com/scientific_committee/Osman-Kucuk
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Dear James Stoxen,
Thank you for your positive response to our conference. It would be great if you join our conference as a speaker.
The Psychiatry Congress 2026 Conference will be held on April 20 & 21, 2026, at the Double Tree by Hilton Al Jadaf, Dubai, and it will also be hosted via the zoom platform virtually on April 22, 2026
The duration of the oral presentation will be around 25- 30 minutes, including a Q&A session. As this is a Hybrid conference, we can schedule your presentation based on your preferred time slot and feasibility.
We do have several topics for the conference. You can choose any of the topics on which you would like to present at the Conference, such as
1. Mental Health
2. Psychology
3. Management and Treatment of Mental Health Issues
4. Behavioural Health and Bullying & many more….
Steps we follow to attend a Hybrid Conference:
1. Kindly submit an abstract on the topic you would like to present at the conference.
Abstract submission Link: https://psychiatryconference.scientifink.com/abstract/
2. After the acceptance of the abstract, we will send you an official Acceptance Letter.
3. You can proceed with the Registration. After the completion of Registration, we will send you an official payment receipt for the same.
4. I will update the profiles on the website.
Benefits of Attending Psychiatry Congress 2026:
Certification
Conference Kit
Book of Abstracts
All conference Access
Coffee & Snacks (Twice)
Complementary Buffet Lunch
Best Poster Award
Live Question & Answer Session
Feel free to contact us for further queries. We are always there for your help and assistance.
Looking forward to your reply.
With Best Regards
Sarah McHarthy| Psychiatry Congress 2026