CAMS‑care’s Professor Iqbal to Present at RCPsych Men’s Mental Health Conference
Professor Zaffer Iqbal to Speak at Royal College of Psychiatrists Men’s Mental Health Conference
We’re delighted to share that Professor Zaffer Iqbal, Clinical Director of Psychological Services at Navigo and Senior Consultant at CAMS‑care UK, will be presenting at the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) Men’s Mental Health Conference in London on 24 February.
About the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych)
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the UK’s professional medical body responsible for supporting psychiatrists, improving mental health services, and setting standards in psychiatric care. It provides training, research leadership, clinical guidance, and public information to improve mental health outcomes across the UK.
As a leading authority in mental health, RCPsych brings together clinicians, academics, policymakers, and people with lived experience to shape national conversations and drive improvements in care.
About the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych)
This year’s Men’s Mental Health Conference comes at a pivotal moment, following the publication of the UK Government’s Men’s Health Strategy. The event will gather experts from across the country to explore men’s mental health across the lifespan, including:
- National policy and strategic direction
- Primary care approaches
- Barriers to help‑seeking
- Implications for clinical practice and future research
Professor Iqbal’s contribution
Professor Iqbal will deliver a session focused on the critical question of how to reach men earlier in their journey with suicidal thoughts or distress. His presentation will explore:
- Why many people delay seeking help until crisis point
- How widening the window of intervention can improve outcomes
- Evidence from implementing suicide‑specific care
Drawing on Navigo’s experience as one of the first UK services to evaluate CAMS as a system of care, Professor Iqbal will share real‑world insights from clinical practice and ongoing work supporting services across the UK.
Men continue to face significant barriers to accessing mental health support, and suicide remains a leading cause of death for men under 50. Conferences like this play a vital role in bringing together evidence, innovation, and lived experience to shape more responsive, compassionate, and effective care.
We’re proud to see CAMS‑care UK represented at this important national event and look forward to the impact Professor Iqbal’s contribution will make.
