Day 2 :
Keynote Forum
Cori Costello
The Family Institute at Northwestern University, USA
Keynote: Mindfulness: Exploring efficacious methods for constructing protective and resilient factors into the Neurophysiology of the Brain
Time : 10:00-10:40
Biography:
Cori Costello PhD, LCPC, ATR-BC is a clinical lecturer and a core faculty for the Family Institute of Northwestern University’s online counseling program out of Evanston, Illinois. She has 20 years of experience as a licensed counselor and is a registered and board certified art therapist. Her clinical research explores the integration creativity and mindfulness techniques for increased resiliency in clients with a history of trauma and anxiety based responses.
Abstract:
Keynote Forum
Meni Koslowsky
Bar-ILan University, Israel
Keynote: Women’s health promotion through empowerment in community activities: The case of an elderly ultra-orthodox Jewish population
Biography:
Meni Koslowsky received his PhD in Psychology from Columbia University and presently has a dual appointment as Professor of Psychology at Bar-Ilan and Ariel Universities in Israel. He is a Fellow of the APA, has written over 100 articles and has recently focused on geriatric research.
Abstract:
Keynote Forum
Inger Ekman
Umea University, Sweden
Keynote: Beyond Medicalization: Self-Injuring Acts Revisited
Biography:
Inger Ekman is a social worker with a master degree in social science. She lectures in social work and carries out her doctoral studies at the Department of Social Work and Umeå Center for Gender Science, Umea University, Sweden
Abstract:
- Psychiatry and Psychological Disorders | Psychosomatic Medicine | Stress, Anxiety and Depression Management | Mental Health Awareness | Psychiatric Rehabilitation | Nursing and Mental Health | Psychiatry and Psychology Practices | Psychopharmacology Roles: Mental Health | Yoga & Medication | Mental Health Experts Meeting
Location: Rome
Session Introduction
Rodrigo Chiavaro da Fonseca
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre, Brazil
Title: Frequency of brain tissue donation for research after suicide
Biography:
Rodrigo Chiavaro da Fonseca is a medical student, interested in research since the beginning of college. Today he is working in multiple projects, such as “Evaluation of Biochemical and Molecular Parameters of the Brain and their Clinical Correlations in Individuals Who Committed Suicide”, “Brazil’s Suicide Rate from 2000 to 2014 Stratified by Genre and Age” and “Hospital Waste: Is it possible to minimize the environmental impact of a big university hospital?”. He is also teaching as monitor in “Promotion and Protection of Elderlys and Adults’ Health” class since 2016, August. Rewarded with the Award of Best Oral Presentation at the 36th Scientific Week of HCPA in 2016.
Abstract:
Marcela Grunerova Lippertova
Charles University, Czech republic
Title: Neuropsychological and Neurobehavioral deficits in brain injury rehabilitation
Time : 12:45-1:15
Biography:
M Grünerova-Lippertova has her research priorities in rehabilitation after stroke, neurotraumatology, early rehabilitation, experimental neuro-rehabilitation and psychotherapy. She was teaching at the University of Cologne: lectures and seminars in the field of rehabilitation. She is head of the Neurological Rehabilitation Centre ANR Bonn. She is also head of the Clinic of Rehabilitation Medicine in Prague and lecturer at the Charles University in Prague in the field of neuro-rehabilitation. Her innovative attitude helps finding new ways in neuro-rehabilitation care.
Abstract:
Mona Radwan
Zagazig University, Egypt
Title: Stress, bullying and working ability index among academia
Biography:
Mona Radwan has completed her PhD from Zagazig University and Postdoctoral studies from Lund University School of Medicine and School of Social Sciences respectively. She is one of the steering committee of Women in Great Sciences at Lund University; WINGS. She has published in reputed journals and has been serving as an Editorial Board Member of repute.
Abstract:
Wai Yee Mak
University of West of England Bristol, UK
Title: Exploring the impact of mental health first aid on nursing students’ knowledge and attitude: A pilot randomised controlled trial
Biography:
Wai Yee Mak is a final year DHSC (Doctor of Health and Social Care) part time student in the Department of Nursing and Midwifery, the University of West of England Bristol, UK. He is a Registered Mental Health Nurse, experienced in community psychiatric nursing for more than 20 years in Hong Kong. His current research interests are Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Literacy and Stigma