Transcultural Psychiatry SIG Webinar | Transcultural Approaches to Perinatal Mental Health: Collaboration, Training, and Caring in Diverse Contexts
Online event
| Timings | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Location | Virtual event, Online |
| CPD | 1 CPD point per hour of content, subject to peer approval |
| Non-Member | £37 |
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| Consultant | £25 |
| SAS Doctor / Resident (Higher) | £20 |
| Resident (Core) / Medical Student / Foundation Doctor / Subsidised and Retired Member | £14 |
Event Information
Overview
Join us for a thought-provoking session exploring innovative and culturally grounded approaches to perinatal mental health care. This event brings together global expertise to address the complex needs of women affected by trauma, displacement, and systemic inequities, while highlighting international collaboration in service development.
The webinar will open with remarks and speaker introductions by Dr Saima Niaz, Chair of the Transcultural Psychiatry Special Interest Group (TSIG). The webinar will conclude with a panel discussion followed by a question-and-answer session.
The talks emphasise culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and partnership-based approaches to improving care for women during the perinatal period across diverse global contexts.
Programme
Time | Talk |
| 1:00 - 1:05PM | Opening Remarks & Speaker Introduction Dr Saima Niaz, Chair, Transcultural Psychiatry Special Interest Group (TSIG) |
| 1:05 - 1:35PM | Transcultural Training in Perinatal Mental Health for Pregnant Refugee Women with War Experiences Dr Ayesha Ahmad Dr Ayesha Ahmad presents a global health humanities approach to understanding how war, displacement, and loss shape perinatal mental health. The session introduces narrative-based and trauma-informed tools to support culturally sensitive, ethical, and person-centred care. |
| 1:35 - 2:05PM | Culturally Sensitive Collaboration to Develop Perinatal Mental Health Services in Egypt Dr Manal El-Maraghy Dr Manal El-Maraghy shares insights from a partnership with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, highlighting a “Train the Trainers” programme in Egypt. The talk explores how culturally adapted training and sustained collaboration can strengthen services in diverse healthcare contexts. |
| 2:05 - 2:25PM | Panel Discussion & Q&A Bringing together speakers for discussion and audience engagement. |
| 2:25 - 2:30PM | Closing Remarks Dr Saima Niaz, Chair, Transcultural Psychiatry Special Interest Group (TSIG) |
Learning objectives
Participants will:
- Develop an understanding of the impact of war-related trauma and displacement on perinatal mental health
- Apply transcultural and narrative-based approaches in clinical practice
- Recognise structural and cultural barriers impacting care delivery
- Build skills in working across cultural differences with sensitivity and confidence
- Explore partnership-based models for global service development
- Integrate trauma-informed, culturally grounded practices into mental health care pathways.
About our speakers
Dr. Ayesha Ahmad
Reader in Global Health Humanities at City St George’s, University of London, Dr. Ahmad’s work explores the intersections of culture, conflict, and care. She is an executive member of the Transcultural Psychiatry Special Interest Group and brings extensive experience from research and frontline settings.
Dr. Manal El-Maraghy
Consultant Perinatal and Liaison Psychiatrist at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and executive member of the Perinatal Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists. She is actively engaged in international training initiatives and service development.
Watch on demand
This event will be recorded and available to all registered delegates to watch on demand. The recording will be available within one week of the live event taking place and will be emailed out to all registered delegates. The recording will be available to watch for three months from the event taking place.
We ask that all delegates ensure that their email address associated with their membership account is correct and up to date as this is where all correspondence will be sent.
Please note this webinar recording will not be available to purchase post-event.