________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

INTERNATIONAL PANELS

International Hospital Social Work Panel - Hospital Social Work - Models of Care: Policy, Practice and Innovations

Chair: Professor Lynette Joubert (Australia)

Panellists: Melissa Chew (Singapore), Elisa Gordon (USA), Mary Joyce (Australia), Dr Hadas Rosenne (Israel) and Dr Samuel Shih-Chih Wang (Taiwan)

In the evolving landscape and challenges of hospital social work, our panel will examine how a broader systematization and the social determinants of health can assist in identifying and developing new care models tailored to patient profiles. The panel will also delve into patient autonomy and how changes to legislation in different countries are shaping the future roles and responsibilities of Hospital Social Work.

International Health & Mental Health Panel - The Intersection of Health and Mental Health: Global Perspectives

Chair: Professor Lynette Joubert (Australia)

Panellists: Dr Fang Fu (China), Dr Nicole Dubus (USA), Professor Susan Green (Australia), PhD Researcher Miia Ståhle (Finland) and Professor Martin Webber (UK)

An opportunity has emerged for global thought leaders to share their experiences on how public health can help prevent diseases and how integrating social work care into healthcare can help reduce the stigmatization of mental health patients. The panel will also explore the relationship between people living with chronic health conditions and their mental health needs.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________