The foundations of what might be called Islamic psychology were perhaps first laid by polymaths such as Abu Zayd Al-Balkhi who coined terms such as Al-Tibb Al-Ruhani to describe spiritual and psychological health. Al-Balkhi was the first to differentiate between neurosis and psychosis, and is considered by some to have pioneered psychotherapy and psychosomatic medicine. He was also an advocate of music therapy.

Speakers:

• Dr. Okasha Eldaly-Professor - Psychology Program Coordinator-Qatar University. 
• Dr. Abdo Rabo Soliman-Research Associate-Center for Humanities and Social Sciences- Qatar University

The conference will be conducted in both Arabic and English; simultaneous translation will be available.