40 Papers Accepted for Presentation at Mental Training and Neurobehavioral Sciences Congress

The first international congress on mental training and neurobehavioral sciences was hosted by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences from 4th to 6th Aban (October 26-28).

According to Webda, scientific secretary of the congress said, “91 papers were submitted to the secretariat, of which 6 were presented as lectures and 34 as posters.

There were also 9 practical workshops on applications of mental skills in research, psychology, and art.”

Dr. Mahdi Fathi, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and Secretary of Iranian Scientific Society of Clinical Hypnosis added, “Principles of mental training and fostering mental skills for enhancing quality of life, improving behavioral functions, and making effective and efficient use of the mind in various areas (education, treatment, and sports) were discussed by experts from Iran and abroad.”

He emphasized, “Mashhad University of Medical Sciences has made great efforts in the field of hypnosis and mind management at both national and international levels to the degree that it is now considered as a center of excellence on hypnosis in Asia.”

 “Every behavior affects our social, personal and occupational performance and our identity, and behaviors in turn originate in mind and mentality, so it is important how the mind is planned in order to be purposeful,” he added.

Dr. Fathi noted, “Learning and education is one of the areas where mind management can be used and educators should know this skill so that they can apply it to their students and pupils. Students on the other hand should be introduced to mental management skills from elementary school to university so they can enhance their concentration in studying and decision making.

Mind management in families will improve the quality of life and lead to healthy mental excitement. Mental management is an influential factor in arts as well, because it helps enhance the individual’s performance.”

Dr. Fathi then said, “This was the first congress on s management and behavioral neuroscience in the Middle East, and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences is the first Iranian university to professionally and systematically address these topics. MUMS is also a leader in hypnosis and hypnotherapy and has had the highest level of activity in this area, including educational seminars and scientific research, in Iran.”

“The congress was held thanks to the efforts of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and Iranian Scientific Society of Clinical Hypnosis, with the help of schools of Physical Education and Psychology of Ferdowsi University as executive and scientific sponsors. Three foreign scientific institutions from Sweden and Germany supported the congress and about 25 participants from Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium and the United Arab Emirates provided workshops on mental training,” he added.