List of Topics

Mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders related to migration Cultural neuropsychopharmacology Suicide and cultural transition Trauma and migration Religiosity and spirituality Stigma and Culture Cultural transition

Abstract Submission
Abstracts have to be submitted via this email by 1 July 2012. Faxed abstracts will not be considered. Please read the rules of submission before submitting your abstract.

Rules for submission:

o

The Congress Abstract CD-ROM will include plenary lectures, symposium abstracts and all accepted oral and poster presentations. The Local Scientific Committee will review abstracts. Following this information regarding acceptance, and scheduling will be sent to the abstract submitter. All abstracts must be submitted and presented in clear English with accurate grammar and spelling of a quality suitable for publication. If you need help, please arrange for the review of your abstract by a colleague who is a native English speaker, by a university specific publications office (or other similar facility) or by a copy editor, prior to submission. Upon submission, the Abstract Submitter confirms that the abstract has been previewed and that all information is correct, and accepts that the content of this abstract cannot be modified or corrected after final submission and is aware that it will be published exactly as submitted. Submission of the abstract constitutes the authors' consent to publication (e.g. congress website, programs, other promotions, etc.) The Abstract Submitter warrants and represents that he/she is the sole owner or has the rights of all the information and content ("Content") provided to the 1st International Conference on Cultural Psychiatry in Mediterranean Countries and Kenes Israel (Hereafter: The Organizers"). The publication of the abstract does not infringe any third party rights including, but not limited to, intellectual property rights. The Abstract Submitter grants the Organizers a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, publish, translate, distribute, and display the Content.

The Organizers reserve the right to remove from any publication an abstract which does not comply with the above. Upon submission the Abstract Submitter confirms that the contact details saved the system are those of the corresponding author, who will be notified about the status of the abstract. The corresponding author is responsible for informing the other authors about the status of the abstract.

Guidelines for Submission

The following information must be noted clearly in the mail sent:
o

Presenting author's contact details o Email address o Full postal address o Daytime and evening phone number Author and co-authors' details o Full first and family name(s) o Affiliation details: department, institution / hospital, city, state (if relevant), country Abstract title - limited to 20 words in UPPER CASE Abstract text limited to 250 words (Please Note: Word count is affected when graphs/tables/images are added) Abstract layout - Abstracts should use the following structured format:
o o o o

o o

Introduction and Aims Methods Results Conclusions

Abstract topic abstracts must be allocated to a specific topic for the Scientific Programme. To see the topics please click here Tables A maximum of 3 tables of up to 10 rows x 10 columns can be included per abstract Graphs and images It is important to note that each image included in the abstract is worth 30 words. A maximum of 3 images can be included per abstract. The maximum file size of each graph/image is 500 KB. The maximum pixel size of the graph/image is 600(w) x 800(h) pixel. You may upload graphs in JPG format only.

o o

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Up to and including September 15th, 2012 Foreign Participants Full Participants Evening Tour & Dinner in Tel-Aviv Trip to Jerusalem Israeli Participants One day Full Participants Evening Tour & Dinner in Tel-Aviv Trip to Jerusalem
220 NIS 500$

Late From September 16th, 2012

On site From November 4th, 2012

550$ Further details & costs will be published soon

600$

Further details & costs will be published soon

3 days
600 NIS

One day

3 days

One day

3 days

Further details & costs will be published soon

Further details & costs will be published soon

Please note: registration fees for Israeli participants include VAT (16%). Any changes in VAT will be reflected in the registration fees at the time of payment.

FEES FOR FULL PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:

o o o o o o

Participation in all scientific sessions Entrance to the Exhibition Invitation to the Get Together Reception Printed material of the Congress Lunch on day of participation Light refreshments at coffee breaks

Payment of Registration fees are payable in advance of the conference. In order to simplify the registration process, please complete the online registration form with your credit card details. Confirmation of your credit card payment, along with registration confirmation, will be sent to you by email. If you do not receive confirmation of your registration 7 days prior to the event, please contact the conference secretariat. Payment of registration fees should be made in USD or NIS (for Israelis) by one off the following methods: By Credit Card: i.e. Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Bank Transfer Please make drafts payable to: Kenes Events (WPA-TPS),

Bank account: Bank Leumi Le Israel - 10 Branch: Asakim Alonim 654 Igal Alon, Tel-Aviv Account Number:70005583 IBAN: IL090106540000038580027 Swift: LUMIILITXXX All bank charges are the responsibility of the participant and should be paid at source in addition to the registration and accommodation fees. Please ensure the name of the congress and the participant are stated on the bank transfer.

CANCELLATIONS
Substitutions can be made at any time but please advise the Conference Secretariat of a change of name. If you find itm necessary to cancel the registration completely, please notify the Conference Secretariat immediately. All cancellations must be faxed, electronically mailed or post-marked. All changes or cancellations should be made in writing to Kenes Israel. Cancellations received up to August 15th, 2012- Full refund less 40$ Handling fee Cancellations received up to September 1st, 2012- 50% refund After October 1st, 2012- No refunds In the unlikely event that the conference will be cancelled, in such an event all pre-paid registration fees will be reimbursed.

Registration Department

Kenes Group Building 2 Hayarden St. Airport City, Lod 70151 Israel Registration Manager: Mrs. Liron Saporta Tel +972 -3 -9727405

Conference Venue
Sheraton Tel-Aviv Hotel

Kenes Israel is the Official Travel Agent of the 1st Cultural Conference on Cultural Psychiatry in Mediterranean Countries. Kenes Israel belongs to Kenes Group and is one of Israel's leading tour companies with over 45 years of experience in all fields of tourism. Our staff is dedicated to providing professional and personalized services to all of our clients from all over the world. You are welcomed to stay at the convention's Hotel- Sheraton Tel-Aviv Hotel

Enjoy a warm welcome and city charm at the luxuriously renovated Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel & Towers. Spectacularly located in the heart of the city and on the shore of the deep blue of the Mediterranean and it's white sandy beaches, the Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel & Towers is your perfect base to enjoy all Tel Aviv is able to offer.

Check in /Check Out

Official check-in time for the hotels is 15:00 hours and check-out is 12:00 noon. We highly recommend that all participants reserve their hotel accommodation as soon as possible. Hotel reservations will only be confirmed if credit card details are fully supplied or alternatively full payment is forwarded by bank transfer. Each participant will receive an individual confirmation, indicating the name and address of the hotel. The booking will only be final upon receipt of the corresponding full payment. Please note: Rates for Local participants are subject to additional VAT payment (currently 16%). Any changes in VAT will be reflected in the room rates at the time of payment. The charge will be made in NIS and according to the rate of exchange on day of transaction.

EARLY DEPARTURE FEE

Guests will be charged in full for checking out prior to the departure date confirmed at checkin.

IMPORTANT NOTES
Kenes and their agents shall not be responsible for and shall be exempt from all liability in respect of any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or inconvenience to any person, or his /her luggage or any other property for any reason whatsoever, for any tourist services provided. Personal travel and health insurance is recommended

GROUP BOOKINGS
For group bookings (10 rooms or more) please contact: Registration & Accommodation Manager: Eden Zeevi Tel: / Fax: +972 3 9727496 Email:wpa-tps@kenes-events.com

Payment
Full payment is required for all hotel accommodations prior arrival. Payment should be made in USD by one of the following methods: Credit Card Visa, MasterCard or American Express Bank Transfer Please make drafts payable to: Kenes Events (ESSSB 2012), Bank account: Bank Leumi Le Israel - 10 Branch: Asakim Alonim 654 Igal Alon, Tel-Aviv Account Number:70005583 IBAN: IL01065438580027 Swift: LUMIILITXXX Bank charges are the responsibility of the participant and should be paid at source in addition to the registration and accommodation costs. Please ensure the name of the conference and participant/s are clearly stated on the bank transfer.

CANCELLATION POLICY
All changes or cancellations should be made in writing to Kenes Israel. Please do not contact the hotel directly.
o o o o

Cancellations/changes received up to 45 days prior to arrival - full refund less USD 40 handling fee. Cancellations/changes received between 44 to 30 days prior to arrival - 1 night cancellation charge. Cancellations/changes received less than 29 days prior to arrival no refund. In the event of non arrival the hotel will automatically release the reservation and payment will be non-refundable.

Late Arrival /Early Departure Fee:

If you arrive later or leave earlier than said dates of your confirmed booking, the total accommodation amount will be charged and no refunds will be made.

Contact Us
Registration & Accommodation Manager: Eden Zeevi Tel: / Fax: +972 3 9727496 Email: wpa-tps@kenes-events.com
Accommodation reservation will be made through the registration system, and will open soon.

Important Notes
Kenes Israel reserves the right to change the requested hotel to that of a similar grade or better. Kenes Israel and their agents shall not be responsible for, and shall be exempt from, all liability in respect of any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or inconvenience to any person, or his/her luggage or any other property, for any reason whatsoever, for any tourist services provided. Personal travel and health insurance is highly recommended.

Registration Department
Kenes Israel Kenes Group Building

2 Hayarden St. Airport City, Lod 70151 Israel Registration & Accommodation Manager: Eden Zeevi Tel: / Fax: +972 3 9727496 Email: wpa-tps@kenes-events.com