3881 - REFLECTIONS ON THE ICD-11 IMPLEMENTATION BY PSYCHOLOGY'S MAIN REPRESENTATIVE TO THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)

Session: 3840 - GLOBAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ICD-11 DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL FOR MENTAL, BEHAVIOURAL AND NEURODEVELOPMENT DISORDERS
AUTHORS:
Khoury Brigitte (Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, American University of Beirut Medical Center ~ Beirut ~ Lebanon)
Abstract text:
This presenter will provide reflections on the implementation of the ICD-11 from the perspective of psychology's current Main Representative to the WHO. She will also consider the implications for psychological practice, research, and training worldwide, emphasising the importance of global collaboration and engagement during the implementation process. These element will also be presented with focal attention to gender issues, as well as regional considerations.