About.

What is the Mediterranean Maudsley Forum (MMF)?
Since 2007, the Institute of Psychiatry of King's College London has regularly exported its worldwide reputation for psychiatric research and clinical care to the centre of the Mediterranean. Thus, in this tradition of new learning and new experiences, the 7th MMF will provide an update on social, psychological and biological aspects of psychiatric disorders, reviewing both advances in understanding the disorders and exciting new methods of treatment.

Registration for the 7th MMF is NOW CLOSED

The meeting is taking place in the enchanting city of Palermo, Sicily, from the 23rd to the 26th of May 2022.
​
The 7th MMF is organised by Professor Sir Robin Murray, Professor of Psychiatric Research and Dr Marta Di Forti, Clinical Scientist at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, together with Professor Daniele La Barbera, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, Palermo Medical School, and Dr Anton Grech, Director of Mental Health Services in Malta and Senior Lecturer at the University of Malta.

What does the Forum cover?
The speakers are clinical psychiatrists and psychologists, who are well known international experts. They will present the most recent advances in Hot Topics in the fields of Psychotic and Mood Disorders, Addiction, Pharmacological and Psychological Treatment Interventions, Eating Disorders, Genetics and Epigenetics in Psychiatry, Neuroimaging and Neurocognition, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Who is the Forum for?
The course is intended for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, other Mental Health Professionals as well as Neuroscientists and Students who want to know the latest developments in psychiatry.  We expect about 90 participants from Europe and further afield. So there is plenty of opportunity for interaction with the speakers and other participants. Both new knowledge and lots of fun!


Location
The course is entirely in English.  The Forum will start at the "Sala delle Capriate", famous for its breathtaking ceiling “a cassettoni”, in Palazzo Steri, a stunning early 14th century Palace, today the Deanery of Palermo University . The Forum will be subsequently held in the “Sala Martorana” in Palazzo Comitini, a magnificent example of Sicilian Baroque in Palermo (TBC).

International Programme Committee.

​Prof Robin Murray, FRS
King's College London
Dr Marta Di Forti, MD, PhD
King's College London
Prof Daniele La Barbera, MD
University of Palermo
Dr Anton Grech, MD, PhD
University of Malta

LOCATION

Contact Us

ATTENDEES' FEEDBACKS

"High quality lectures and accessible speakers, in a place that shines with its own light. I have already made it known to all my colleagues." (2019)
"Excellent! Thank you Marta and all the team for your personal touch, hard work and devotion to make all participate and feel included and make the event and learning experience so successful" (2019)
"Stunning venue. Very well organised and orchestrated.  Relaxed atmosphere. Great food. Fantastic quality and content of lectures. Plan to make it an annual event!" (2018)
"Overall an excellent program of lectures in a beautiful venue and a fascinating city. And the food was amazing! Was also a great way of meeting people with similar interests. Friendly atmosphere and most of the speakers were very approachable. Fantastic value and I would love to attend again next year." (2018)
"I thoroughly enjoyed it and have already recommended next years forum to several colleagues. It took me to Sicily for the first time, which in itself was fantastic." (2017)