Doha, 18 June 2012: An Open Day lecture on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will be held on ednesday, 20 June as part of the educational activities conducted by Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) Psychiatry Department. The lecture will focus on providing support for those suffering from psychological reactions and stress disorders that develop following disasters or tragic incidents.
The lecture will be delivered by Dr Mohammad Albanna, Consultant Psychiatrist at HMC, and will discuss psychological reactions and support needed following critical incidents, defining specific roles played by psychological support teams towards survivors and families of victims. The latest practices in the field will also be discussed.
The Open Day lecture will take place at 6:30pm at the Psychiatry Department located next to The Center and Mega Mart, and the Kahramaa office on Ibn Sina Street.
"It is very important to extend all support and assistance for individuals who experience painful ordeals following major critical incidents or crises or disasters, in order to apprehend any unexpected responses and reactions towards the traumatic events they have suffered," said Dr Albanna. The lecture will discuss ways to extend psychological support for the victims, their families and those involved in disaster management. Dr Albanna will also answer questions from the audience.
Dr Albanna added that following the tragic fire at Villaggio shopping mall, the Psychiatry Department and the Qatar Red Crescent have organized a number of "Psychological Release" sessions for Civil Defense personnel and paramedics involved in the rescue operations, as well as those providing psychological support for the families of the victims.
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About HMC:
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is the premier health care provider in Qatar. It was established by Emiri decree in 1979 and manages eight highly specialized hospitals, namely, Hamad General Hospital, Rumaila Hospital, Women's Hospital, National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR), Heart Hospital, Al Wakra Hospital, the Cuban Hospital and Al Khor Hospital. Since its establishment, HMC has rapidly developed medical facilities capable of providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of diseases that previously could only be managed in overseas medical centers.
HMC prides itself in providing quality and cost efficient health care for all patients regardless of nationality, in line with the State of Qatar's pledge of "Health for All". For this purpose, the Corporation implements a policy of continuous improvement of all management systems and patient care protocols. HMC's ethos is based on three key pillars, which are Health, Education and Research.
For more information, please contact:
Corporate Communications Department
Hamad Medical Corporation
Tel. No.: +974 4439 6126
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