Mental Health

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.

Personality disorders

I am 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.

Ms. Payal Maheshwari is M.Phil, from the Department of Human Development and Family studies, M.S. University, Vadodara, and presently doing her PhD in the field of children with Learning Disability. She is presently teaching as Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development, College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai. She has been teaching for last 23 years, at the graduate and post graduate levels. Has a research experience of around 27 years, which includes funded research projects, guidance of master level research and more. She has presented several papers in International and National conferences. Several publications are on her name. She has been serving as reviewer of several international journals, and on the editorial board of Journal of International Special needs. She has been invited as a key note speaker in National conference on Inclusion in Dec 2019, and has participated as a panelist in Panel Discussion on Inclusive education in an international conference. Her interest areas/areas of expertise has been, Individuals with special needs, Inclusive education, Emotional Intelligence, Socio emotional learning, Adolescent development and more.

Her interest areas/areas of expertise has been, Individuals with special needs, Inclusive education, Emotional Intelligence, Socio emotional learning, Adolescent development and more.

For over 20 years, I have been setting-up turnkey hospitals and working as a hospital director. We offer medical consultancy to health care institutions in the following areas; designing architectural projects, making the hospital fully operational, ensuring the hospital is designed in accordance with the regional and international standards and regulations, preparing organizational schemas, workflow charts, all management procedures and other processes related to hospital management. So far, I managed, directed and provided consultancy to over 40 national and international projects. I have been managing and supervising all processes for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) hospital projects in Turkey. As a company, we provide national and international services in bioinformatics and it services, defense industry and facility security.

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Å eibokaitÄ— Laura, PhD in Social Sciences, Psychology, currently works as Associate Professor in Psychology Department of Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania. She teaches Developmental Psychology, Research Methods, and Group Theory and Practice for Bachelor level students at university, Advanced Topics of Research Methodology in Psychology for Master level students. Her research interests are issues and difficulties of adolescence, problem behaviour in adolescence and adulthood (risky driving, substance use, aggressive behaviour, suicidal behaviour, etc.), risk taking behaviour in applied fields of psychology. She defended her PhD thesis on changes of risk taking behaviour through the adolescence more than 10 years ago. Since then together with colleagues she published more than 20 scientific articles and two books. Scholar actively participates in many national and international research projects. She is an active member of CADROSA (Consortium of Adolescent Road Safety) and TPI (Traffic Psychology International). She serves as Co-Editor of peer-reviewed journal International Journal of Psychology: A Biopsychosocial Approach. Å eibokaitÄ— Laura is active and passionate researcher and teacher who believes that university students might be taught only though personal contact, own example, and sharing the commitment to scientific way of world perception.

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Presently, Stelina is the Professor, Ph.D. at the Hyperion University of Bucharest, Head of Psychology Department, where she teach Psychotherapy and Psychology of addiction. She is also certified psychotherapist in cognitive-behavioral therapy and clinician psychologist. She have a Ph.D. in psychology obtained from the University of Bucharest, with the thesis: Pathological gambling; model of cognitive-behavioral therapy. She supervise master degree dissertations and she is the member of Scientific Board of the Romanian Journal of Experimental Applied Psychology, Gavin Journal of Addiction Research and Therapy and The Psychologies Studies Review of the Hyperion University of Bucharest.

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Cara, is working at the Colorado Mental Health Institute in Pueblo Colorado in the USA. She is the Director of Clinical Education and Community Relations.

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David Burger, Senior Business Advisor with Stryde Solutions here in the United States.

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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.

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Alfried LÄNGLE, M.D., Ph.D., Dr., faculty professor, and honorary professor, born in 1951 in Austria, studied medicine and psychology at the Universities of Innsbruck, Rome, Toulouse and Vienna. After years of hospital work in general medicine and psychiatry and in an outpatient department of social psychiatry, he started a private practice in psychotherapy, general medicine and clinical psychology in Vienna (since 1982). Close collaboration with Viktor Frankl from 1983 to 1991). Founder (1983) of the International Society for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis (Vienna). Constant lecturer at the Universities of Vienna (1984 - 2006), Innsbruck (1994 - 2000), a lecturer at universities of Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Salta, Moscow etc. and since 2000 of Moscow. Faculty member and professor of applied psychology (psychotherapy) at the Moscow’s HSE-university (since 2004), at Vienna’s Sigmund Freud University (2011) and Docent at the psychological department of the University of Klagenfurt, Austria (since 2006). Founder of the stately approved training school of Existential-Analytical Psychotherapy. Vice President of the International Federation of Psychotherapy (IFP 2002 - 2010) and President of the International Society for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis, Vienna. 5 honorary professorships in medicine and psychology.

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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.

Personality disorders

Dr. Chakema Carmack is a community psychologist with a specialty in statistics and methodology (Ph.D., Wichita State University; Post-Doc, The Pennsylvania State University). Dr. Carmack currently contributes to the field of prevention science through research that involves elucidating HIV, HPV, and other STI (sexually transmitted infection) disparities in African American and Hispanic American communities. Her focus is on using health behavior theory and biopsychosocial approaches to understand how social and environmental determinants influence mental health and health behavior outcomes. Her research is intended to inform behavioral risk-reduction programs that reflect the unique cultural needs of these populations. Other areas of research focus involve the use of complex adaptive systems methodology and latent variable modeling to explore associations between psychosocial cognitions and sexual risk behavior. Dr. Carmack currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Psychological Health & Learning Sciences Department at the University of Houston, USA.

Health behavior theory

Prοf. Stavros J. Baloyannis was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. He graduated from the School of Medicine of Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Postgraduate training (a) in Neurology in Aristotelian University and Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, (b) in Neuropathology in Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, Catholic University of Louvain, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (c) in Neurootology and Neuropathology of Auditory pathway in Harvard University, (d). Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology, University of Pennsylvania, (e) Neuroimmunology, Yale University, New Haven. Research on Blood Brain Barrier in dementias, Blood Brain Barrier in Demyelinating diseases, Mitochondria in Alzheimer’s disease, Synaptogenesis in vivo and in vitro, Neuronal apoptosis in dementias and demyelinating diseases, Dendritic pathology in dementias, Pathology of Golgi apparatus in dementias. Special interests: Neuroethics, Neurolinguistics, Philosophy of Neurosciences, Application of mathematics in Neurosciences, Neurology and the Art. Member of 56 scientific societies in Greece and abroad. Honorary Member of the Academy of Hellenic Air Forces. President of the Society for the amelioration of the quality of life in chronic neurological diseases. President of the Orthodox Medical Association for support of health and medical education in Africa. He was visiting professor in Tufts University, Democretian University, Aristotelian University, School of Theology, Aristotelian University, School of Philosophy. Author of 28 textbooks on Neurology, Neuropathology, Neuropsychology and of 692papers, published in Greek and International Journals on Neurology, Neuropathology, Neuroimmunology and Neuroethics. Head of the 1st Department of Neurology, Aristotelian University for 20 years (1992-2011). Emeritus Professor of Neurology, Aristotelian University, Thessaloniki, Greece. Director of Research Institute for Alzheimer’s disease and front to temporal dementias.

Neuroethics, Neurolinguistics, Philosophy of Neurosciences, Application of mathematics in Neurosciences, Neurology and the Art.

MS. SUCHI is an experienced International Pre School Principal/Manager who picked up Laughter exercises from many coaches around the world. She then designed ‘Laughter Therapy' which is being used in many places such as hospitals and Senior Activity Centres. She provides individual and group therapy in educational and home settings. A former Manager / Trainer is now engages in building social awareness about Holistic approach for recovery. Be it Depression, Anxiety caused by physical or emotional pain, Death in the family and the harm the unhappiness brings to people, families and communities. Her aim is to encourage people to seek help early and get on the path to recovery. Her works has been featured in local press, TV and Radio and has been an invited speaker at various community clubs and educational Institutions. She has also been awarded by MINDS and various community clubs in recognition of her social work.

Laughter Coach, Neurology/Psychiatry /Public Health, Neurology/Psychiatry /Public Health

Sam Vaknin is the author of Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited as well as many other books and ebooks about topics in psychology, relationships, philosophy, economics, international affairs, and award-winning short fiction. He 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). He was the Editor-in-Chief of Global Politician and served as a columnist for Central Europe Review, PopMatters, eBookWeb , and Bellaonline, and as a United Press International (UPI) Senior Business Correspondent. He was the editor of mental health and Central East Europe categories in The Open Directory and Suite101. His YouTube channels garnered 27,000,000 views and 120,000 subscribers.

Vascular Dementia

Dr. Uqbah Iqbal is a Socioeconomic Researcher at Research for Social Advancement. Winning Second Place in Malaysian Historical Essay Writing Competition 2013, he was the recipient of Research University Fellowship Scheme, Graduate on Time Award and Outstanding Student Award from Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities as well as the Youngest Ph.D. in History Holder and the only Malaysian achieved a Ph.D. in History in conjunction with the 43rd Convocation of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He's authoring notable books/ebooks such as The Historical Development of the Malay Nationalism Before Independence, The Historical Development of the Malay Society Economic Nature During Pre-Colonial Era, The Historical Development of British Investment in Malaya Before the Second World War, The Historical Development of Foreign Investment in the Formation of the Malaysian Economy and Sejarah Pemikiran Pandang Ke Timur: Kepentingan Jepun Dalam Pembangunan Sosio-Ekonomi Malaysia (1906-1980). His publications have appeared in a wide range of international and national journals such as TAWARIKH, SUSURGALUR, Management and Administrative Sciences Review, Social and Basic Sciences Research Review, Jurnal Kemanusiaan, Jurnal Sejarah, Jurnal Pengajian Melayu, Jebat, International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Arts and Sciences, Asian Social Science and Geografia. He's also actively in the editorial board such as Asian Social Science, International Journal of Art and Literature, International Journal of Archaeology and History, American Journal of Social Sciences, Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, History Research and Pratidhwani the Echo. Through his involvement as a reviewer with the Nonfiction Authors Association, 15 of his reviewed books received Awards.

Psychiatry, Psychology

Dr. Elena Baixauli has dedicated Twenty years to staff development as a Psychologist in the field of health and as a mediator. Associate Professor, Faculty of Psychology, Department of Personality, University of Valencia. Therapy for children and adults. Family and business, political mediation. Delivery of lectures and workshops. She is a member of the International Forum of Mediators, the Word International Mediation, a member of the Santander Business School, Fundation MASS and Neuroart Institute, member of Entrepreneurs from the University of Valencia and the University of Salamanca, International Speaker, author of several books and publications on mediation.

Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatments.

Javier Fiz Perez Ph.D., Some years ago, Academic Visitor at Oxford University (UK), and Full Professor of Psychology at APRA (Italy). Currently, Psychotherapist and Professor of Psychology at the European University of Rome, where he cooperates as Delegate for International Research Development. He is Co-Director of the Laboratory of Applied Business and Health (Organizational Psychology) being also Member of the Board of Coaching Teachers (RENACOP); graduated in Philosophy, Psychology and Social Bioethics, obtaining specialization in Executive Business Administration (EMBA) after his PhD in Social Bioethics. He is a Member of the Advisory Board of the Academic Senate of the Accademia Tiberina. Professor Fiz Perez is Coordinator of the Scientific Committee of The International School of Economics and Ethics (Italy) and collaborates with the International Academy for Economic and Social Development (AISES), for which he has been Vice President for Spain and Latin America. He is a Scientific Research Director for the European Institute of Positive Psychology in Madrid (IEPP) and also a Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Institute Jacques Maritain. He is a Member of several Committees of Scientific Journals and Director of the International Network for Social and Integrated Development (INSID). Professor Fiz Perez has more than 200 national and international pubblications. He is Chief Editor of “Sviluppo Integrale” (Persiani Editori, Bologna), “Human Sciences: From Training to Practice” (NeP Edizioni, Roma), being also Editorial Board Member of several International Scientific Journals as: “Research Journal of Nervous System”, “Bipolar Disordes” (Business and Management Section), “International Journal of Psychiatry Research”, “CPQ Neurology and Psychology journal”. He collaborates also with “Health and Safety Observatory” as Director of the International Scientific Committee. Actually he is also International Director for Development in Italy, Spain and Latin America for SoEI - UK (Society of Emotional Intelligence - UK). being Member of the International Society of Business Leadership (ISOBL – USA); He collaborates with some organizations as Internatinal Scientific Director (“Assoinnovazione”, “Osservatorio Salute e Sicurezza” etc)

Life Span, Integral Formation and Developmental Psychology

Charlotte K. Siya Charlotte Siya was born in Francistown Botswana, the first child of a single mother. She was raised in Francistown where she attended primary school through to senior secondary school in public schools. After high school she briefly studied in China. In 2013 she fell pregnant and stayed home to have her baby. Charlotte then decided to change career paths by enrolling in Botho University to study Accounts and be close to her infant daughter. In 2014 her long-term relationship with the father of her daughter came to an abrupt end which triggered psychological breakdown leading to her diagnosis with Bipolar I. It is then that her path in Mental Health awareness and advocacy began. Charlotte comes from a family of open minded cultural people but they had misconceptions about mental illness like most people do. So, when she was diagnosed with Bipolar, they struggled to understand and accept the situation. This on its own put a strain on the family and Charlotte. With time and patience, Charlotte educated them as she learned about her condition and the family rallied around her. Though she was accepted for her condition at home, she became acutely aware of the myriad of misconceptions the community has about mental illnesses during interactions with other people living with similar conditions. So, she set out to educate herself and those around her about mental health for the betterment of society. In May 2017, Charlotte decided to start an NGO with the mission to educate the public, help the mentally ill community and raise awareness on Mental Health; a significant but egregiously overlooked matter affecting us all. May 30th 2017 is when Charlotte chaired the first meeting of Valor Mental Health Foundation, a date chosen intentionally to coincide with her birthday. Since then she has been joined by other young people passionate about volunteering and helping others in the pursuit of a better society.

Mental Health awareness