Muslim Mental Health

Conferences

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REGISTRATION

FULL PROGRAM

Conference Schedule

RAHMA STAGE

8:00-8:45 AM Conference Registration + Breakfast

Guest arrival to third floor. Partake in breakfast and networking after you register.

8:45-8:55 AM Opening Remarks, Land Acknowledgment and Prayer

Co-Chairs: Dr. Arfeen Malick and Dr. Kenneth Fung

9:00-11:05 AM KEYNOTE: Elevating Mental Health Care Models of Incorporating Spiritual and Cultural Practices into Clinical Approaches

Presented by: Dr. Asim Yusuf OBE MBChB FRCPsych, Dr. Kenneth Fung MD FRCPC MSc, Heather Lash MACP.

Moderated by Dr. Yusra Ahmed MD FRCPC

11:10-11:25 AM Traditional Islamic Mindfulness Activity (Dhikr)

Presented by: Dr. Asim Yusuf OBE MBChB FRCPsych

11:30-12:35 Fathers’ Mental Health

Presented by: Dr. Andrew Howlett MD FRCPC, Dr. Asim Yusuf OBE MBChB FRCPsych.

Moderated by Dr. Ahmed Hassan MPH, MD FRCPC

12:40-1:35 PM Lunch + Community Resource Fair

Dhuhr Prayers, Networking, and Browsing Community Organization Resources and Services

12:40-1:35 PM Lunch and Learn with Experts: Case Discussion

Dr. Raed Hawa MD FRCPC DABSM DABSM, Dr. Zainab Furqan MD FRCPC , Dr. Andrew Howlett, Dr. Kenneth Fung MD FRCPC MSc, Sanayeah Malik M.ADS, R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA , Dr. Aliya Rahim PhD, RBA, BCBA, Dr. Ayaz Kurji MD, FRCPC

RAHMA STAGE

1:40-2:55 PM “I Can’t Sleep! Approaches to Sleep in Muslim patients

Presented by Dr. Ahmed BaHammam MD, FACP, FRCP, FATS & Dr. Raed Hawa MD FRCPC DABSM DABSM

Moderated by Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed MD

2:55-3:10 PM Break, Asr Prayer in Parkdale Room

3:15-4:20 PM Antidepressants and Augmentation, Level Up Your Prescribing

Presented by: Dr Ayaz Kurji MD FRCPC Moderated by Dr. Bassaam Salim MD FRCPC

4:25-5:25 PM Understanding Psychosis for Muslim Patients and Families

Presented by: Dr. Zainab Furqan MD FRCPC & Yusuf Faqiri

5:25-5:40 PM Break, Maghrib Prayer in Parkdale Room

5:40-5:50 PM CMMHC Awards + Concluding Remarks

Research and Community Award

Conference Conclusions

SALAAM STAGE

12:40-1:35 PM Lunch + Community Resource Fair, Dhuhr Prayers, Lunch, Networking, and Browsing Community Organization Resources and Services

12:40-1:35 PM Psychiatry Mentorship Session. A space for MMAC Members with interest in psychiatry to connect.

1:40-2:55 PM Research and Community Initiatives Presentations

Moderated by Dr. Fatima Jackson-Best M.A, PhD and Dr. Nabiha Rahman MD

2:55-3:10 PM Break, Asr Prayer in Parkdale Room

3:15-4:20 PM Small Actions, Big Impact, Mastering change through Behavioural Approaches within an Islamic Framework

Presented by: Dr. Aliya Rahim PhD, RBA, BCBA, Sanaeyah Malik M.ADS, R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA.

Moderated by Dr. Farah Islam PhD

4:25-5:20 PM CBT for Insomnia, Enhancing Clinical Skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia

Special Workshop by: Dr. Raed Hawa MD FRCPC DABSM DABSM Moderated by Dr. Arfeen Malick MD FRCPC

5:25-5:40 PM Break, Maghrib Prayer in Parkdale Room

Speaker & Topic Lineup

Dr.Ken Fung , Global Health Director, Professor at the University of Toronto Department of Psychiatry (Integrating Traditional Approaches into Asian Mental Healthcare)
Heather Lash, Professor George Brown and York University, Indigenous Mental Health Auntie at Call Auntie Clinic (Integrating Traditional Approaches into Indigenous Mental Health)
Dr. Andrew Howlett (Father’s Mental Health)
Dr. Zainab Furqan (Early Psychosis Intervention)
Dr. Raed Hawa and Dr. Ahmed Bahammam (CBT for Insomnia and Sleep Medicine for Muslims)
Dr. Ayaz Kurji (Psychopharmacology for Family Physicians and Mental Health Professionals)
Dr. Aliya Rahim, PhD Behavioural Analysis, and Sanaeyah Malik,M.ADS, BCBA Behavioural Analyst (Behavioural Approaches and Islam)
Expert Case Discussion session – Get your clinical questions answered by our expert speaker line up!

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New this year:

Psychiatry Mentorship Session For Psychiatrists & Psychiatry Residents ONLY

We’re introducing a dedicated space designed to connect, learn, and support each other within our Psychiatry community!

Time: 12:35–1:35 PM

Lunch & Learn with Experts

An engaging mid-day learning session with speakers and mental health leaders.

Time: 12:40–1:35 PM

ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS

College of Family Physicians of Canada Mainpro+® Certified Activity
This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 7.0 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim up to a maximum of 7.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

College of Family Physicians of Canada Mainpro+® – Group Learning (One-credit-per-hour)

This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 6.5 Mainpro+® credits.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim up to a maximum of 6.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

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