July, 2026, University Press Office (UNPO) | The Institute of Psychotherapy and Psychotraumatology (IPP) at the University of Duhok, in collaboration with the Institute of Transcultural Health Science (TCultHS) at DHBW Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (Germany), invites researchers, practitioners, educators, NGOs, policymakers, and mental health professionals to submit abstracts for the 5th International Conference in Duhok.

Conference Date: 26–27 October 2026
University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Conference Theme

Trauma, Education and Responsibility in Post-Conflict Societies: Interdisciplinary and Transcultural Perspectives from Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, MHPSS and Research.

The conference will bring together international experts to exchange research, practical experiences, and innovative approaches to mental health, psychosocial support, education, and peacebuilding in post-conflict societies.

Topics include:
• Transcultural psychiatry, psychotherapy, and MHPSS
• Interdisciplinary and evidence-based care
• Research in conflict and post-conflict settings
• NGO perspectives and best practices
• Education, capacity building, and peacebuilding
• International cooperation and knowledge exchange

Call for Papers
Researchers are invited to submit proposals for presentations, panels, roundtables, and workshops.

Abstract Submission Deadline: 4 October 2026

For technical support regarding abstract submission:

International Speakers: [email protected]
Local Speakers (Iraq & Kurdistan Region): [email protected]

For submission guidelines and information, please click on this link

For application form, please click on this link

Join international experts to advance mental health, education, resilience, and peacebuilding in post-conflict societies.

University Press Office, July, 2026