The EFPT (European Federation of Psychiatric Trainees) 26th Forum was held on July 21-25, 2018 at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. Delegations from 39 countries participated in the forum, where Armenia was present for the first time. Satenik Sahakyan, Clinical Resident of Sexology of YSMU was awarded a bursary for
participation, as well as in the psychotherapy training day on 26th of July.
This year's forum topic was: ‘thinking differently about mind and brain’. The forum was full of various activities, such as NTA reports, speeches, lectures, working groups, clinical visits, neuroscience day, psychotherapy day, as well as city tours, entertaining events.
Professors and doctors from different universities and clinics have read a series of lectures about current mental health issues. Experts also shared their experience and knowledge with their years of experience during the discussions of clinical cases.
Latest developments in Forensic Psychotherapy – Dr Jessica Yakeley, Consultant Medical Psychotherapist, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
Psychotherapeutic approaches to treating perversion – Dr Andrew Williams, Consultant Medical Psychotherapist, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
Applications of psychoanalytic psychotherapy in medical settings – Dr Julian Stern, Consultant Medical Psychotherapist, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
Introduction to the EFPT Psychotherapy Working Group – Dr Thomas Gargot, Chair, EFPT Psychotherapy Working Group
Translating Cutting-Edge Neuroscience into Clinical Practice: The Future of Psychiatry, Today –Professor David Ross, Yale University
Synaptic plasticity and addiction – Professor Rob Malenka, Stanford University
The Relationship Between Mental Illness and Sleep/Circadian Rhythm Disruption: Mechanisms to New Therapeutic Approaches–Professor Russell Foster, Uni. of Oxford
Brain networks in health and disease – Professor Ed Bullmore, University of Cambridge
ADHD: Progress inidentifying genetic and environmental risk factors – Professor Anita Thapar,University of Cardiff
During the clinical visit, the participants were introduced to the Bristol Royal Infirmary hospital’s working style and services connected with mental disorders. The liaison services include outpatient services for those with medically unexplained illnesses and psychosexual disorders.
Satenik was included in two working groups: EFPT Psychotherapy working group and EFPT MENTA working group.
More than 20 participants from the EFPT Psychotherapy working group will try to create a new Psychotherapy Guidebook, which each will then translate in their native language, making it accessible to other professionals.
By the EFPT MENTA working group will be created a program by which Armenia will become a member of the EFPT country in the near future, thanks to which young professionals will be able to participate in a number of EFPT events, exchange experiences with European and other countries, creating new scientific and research network.
