The Jamaica Psychiatric Association will host its annual conference under the theme “Gender, Sexuality and Wellness. The Conference takes place at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Sunday, August 19 at 8:30 am. The keynote address will be given by Professor of Literary and Cultural Studies, UWI, Mona, Professor Carolyn Cooper.

Psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors, mental health officers, nurses, guidance counsellors and other health professionals as well as other interested individuals are invited to register and attend this event. The cost is J$2500 for medical doctors and J$2000 for other attendees. Five (5) CME Hours is awarded to medical practitioners for attending this conference. For further information please contact the Section of Psychiatry, located at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) at (876) 927-2492.