Episode 2
There is a growing need for Mental Health Services globally. The session explains why and provides context for the evolving landscape of mental health in the UK and the UAE. The session identifies innovations and explores collaborations to pave the way for positive change. The challenge for nations of providing access for all is debated, along with the programmes that have increased patient access. Also presented is how an NHS Foundation Trust has developed its’ prescriptions and pharmaceutical models and the impact of positive changes for patients.
Our Expert Speakers
Moderator: Rachel McCarthur – Healthcare Journalist, UAE
Dr Nahida Ahmed – Consultant Psychiatrist, SEHA
Dr Vedrana Mladina – Clinical Psychologist/ Associate Director of Counseling, NYU Abu Dhabi
Leah Cotterill – Chief Distribution Officer, Cigna Healthcare
Prof Steven Jones – Professor of Mental Health, University of Chester
Nigel Barnes – Chief Pharmacist, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust
Debbie Walton – Associate Director, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Date: January 30, 2024