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Exploring mental health issues: A community forum, in Farsi, for the Iranian community

Toronto
May 04, 2008 - May, 04, 2008

1:30 pm to 5:30 pm

North York Civic Centre, Council Chambers
5100 Yonge Street (five blocks North of Sheppard)

The forum will discuss:

  • The immigration process and its impact on families and their mental health
  • Youth, mental health and addiction concerns: what families need to know
  • Addiction: what it is, causes of addiction and options for treatment

Speakers

  • Dr. Akbar Rajabi–Asl, Psychiatrist and Psychoanalytic Candidate
  • Dr. Ati Seif, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
  • Dr. Mandana Attarzadeh, Public Health Specialist
  • Carmen E.Nazloo, Counsellor

Moderator

  • Afkham Mardukhi, Counsellor


The forum is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served.
Please note that this discussion will be held in Farsi, not in English. View the event flyer in Farsi here (PDF).

 

For more information please contact:

Dr. Mandana Attarzadeh
Telephone: 416-535- 8501 ext: 6957

Updated April 23, 2008

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