SIMC2026 E-Booklet

Dr. Zain Ali Al Yafei Chief Executive Officer Sakina Conference President Sheikha Hamda bint Khalifa Al Nahyan Conference Ambassador for Strategic Initiatives Dr. Nahida Nayaz Ahmed Chief Medical Officer Sakina Conference Chair Greetings from Your Conference Leadership Warm regards, Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Friends, This year, under the theme "From Insight to Impact – Driving the Future of Mental Health", we embark on an inspiring journey that moves beyond knowledge-sharing to meaningful action. Building on the strong legacy of previous years, SIMC2026 reflects our collective commitment to transforming mental health care, ensuring that insights gained from science, practice, and lived experiences are translated into tangible solutions that improve lives. As the largest integrated mental health congress in the region, this event continues to serve as a platform where international experts, healthcare leaders, policymakers, advocates, and innovators converge to exchange groundbreaking ideas. Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, the conference will highlight emerging therapies, innovative technologies, community-based models, and cross-disciplinary approaches that are shaping the future of mental health. Our aim is not only to spark dialogue but to catalyse change, bridging insight with impact, knowledge with practice, and vision with reality. By working together across sectors and disciplines, we can build resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking mental health systems that empower individuals and communities worldwide. We are honoured to welcome you to Abu Dhabi: a hub of innovation and culture, for what promises to be an enriching and transformative gathering. Your presence and participation are vital to advancing our shared mission of driving the future of mental health. We look forward to welcoming you in February 2026. It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the SAKINA Integrated Mental Health Conference (SIMC2026), taking place on 06–07 February 2026 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. SAKINA Integrated Mental Health Conference 2026 05 "Guided by our commitment to the nation, we recognize that comprehensive mental health is the essential bedrock of a thriving citizenry and a robust society. The SAKINA Integrated Mental Health Conference stands as a testament to our collective resolve to bridge sectors, harmonize efforts, and architect sustainable, compassionate care systems that prioritize the human being above all else. Genuine progress is born of collaboration, anchored in a clear vision, and propelled by the shared work of building a more balanced present and a legacy of future prosperity. Welcoming you all to this gathering, and I look forward to a conference that is as profound in its inspiration as it is transformative in its legacy."