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- Osman Akhtar
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We all know the feeling of being overwhelmed with work, and the physical and mental exhaustion that follows. We often choose to push through it, thinking that it will eventually get better. But what if we don’t? What if we choose to take a step back and allow…
- Osman Akhtar
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We all love our children—or at least that’s what we believe. However, emotional neglect does not always involve abuse and violence. It could manifest when you’re insensitive to your child’s feelings. According to Research, one in five individuals grow up…
- Osman Akhtar
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How do I make sense of all the mental health offerings out there?
So, you are struggling. You have lots of stress at work and in your relationship. You have had marital issues and relationship issues for a long time…
- Osman Akhtar
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What is child psychology?
Child Psychology is the psychology of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years. The psychology of a child is very different to that of an adult…
- Osman Akhtar
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What Is Children’s Mental Health?
Children’s mental health refers to the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of children from infancy through adolescence…
- Osman Akhtar
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What Are the Signs of ADHD in Adults?
ADHD in adults manifests differently than in children. While hyperactivity may decrease with age, many adults continue to struggle with symptoms…
- Osman Akhtar
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What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, involves mood episodes that range from manic or hypomanic to depressive. Manic episodes are…
- Osman Akhtar
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International Speaker at Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC) Conference
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Mental Health in the Arab World
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New Mums and Parenting
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International conference speaker
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International conference speaker
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Parenting & Fatherhood
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Postnatal depression
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Motherhood & parenting
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Generalised Anxiety Disorder
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Nominated for Doctors Choice Awards
Doctors’ Choice Awards
Research article (1)
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, Volume 58, 12 Nov 2013
Research article (2)
World Cultural Psychiatry Research Review, December 2011
Book Chapter
Covert Administration of Medication, 101 Recipies for Audit in Psychiatry, 2011
Interviewed on Dubai One TV channel on programme Studio One to discuss:
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2. Infanticide
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Food and Mental Health
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International Conference
HC-UK Conferences, 14 January 2013
Facebook & Depression
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IT & Mental Health Conference Presentation
Connect 2012
Health Informatics Clinical Advisory Team (HICAT)
BCS: The Chartered Institute for IT, Autumn 2010
Work with a patient group in the UK (voluntary)
Bury Involvement Group in Mental Health
Speaking at a conference on patient involvement
“Sort your life out in 20 minutes”
Friday Magazine, 29 July 2016
Delivering excellence in recovery oriented services in mental health
Healthcare Conferences UK, 14 December 2015
Publication (Medline): “Lessons from Psychiatry in the Arab World”
Psychiatria Danubina, 2013
Conference: Confronting Taboos in Mental Health & Islam
Inspirited Minds, 16 January 2016
Raising awareness about Mental Health
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Article: Burnout
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International Medical Summer School (Lecturer)
6th International Medical Summer School, 2014
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NHS North West, Health Informatics Clinical Advisory Team, June 2012
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NHS Healthcare Informatics Conference, London, UK
A HICAT & Health Conferences UK Joint Conference, 3 December 2012
Conference Report: Postnatal Depression across cultures
A HICAT & Health Conferences UK Joint Conference, 3 December 2012
National Mental Health Informatics Annual Conference
National Mental Health Informatics Network Annual Congress, 9 November 2011
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The National News UAE, 21st Feb 2024
Why Gen Z wants to limit their use of social media
Khaleej Times, 8th March 2024