Dr. Nasser Loza

Dr. Nasser Loza, a psychiatrist and director of the Belham Mental Hospital in Cairo, definitely thought that September 11 has had an effect on Egyptians of all classes. No one knows where America will strike next, whether relatives who live or study in the U.S. will be safe, or whether Palestinians will be decimated by an Israel newly empowered by America's "War on Terror." "People are anxious - we've all taken a step backward," he said, referring to the world situation.

Dr. Nasser Loza, a psychiatrist and director of the Belham Mental Hospital in Cairo, definitely thought that September 11 has had an effect on Egyptians of all classes. No one knows where America will strike next, whether relatives who live or study in the U.S. will be safe, or whether Palestinians will be decimated by an Israel newly empowered by America's "War on Terror. "People are anxious - we've all taken a step backward," he said, referring to the world situation.

Dr. Nasser Loza completed his medical training at Cairo University in 1981 and continued training in psychiatry in the Institute of Psychiatry the Maudsley Hospital in London to return to Cairo in 1987. He was elected to the Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 1987 and the Fellowship in 1995. Dr. Loza is a member of American and Egyptian Psychiatric Associations. He's on the executive committee of the Arab Federation of Psychiatry and the Arab Board of Psychiatry. A member of the editorial board of "International Psychiatry" and Chairman of the Middle East Group of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Dr. Loza continued the tradition of practicing in psychiatry within the setting of the hospital and private offices in Cairo.

Dr. Nasser LozaBehman Hospital

Our psychology staff will be assisted by Dr. Nasser Loza who will be the consultant psychiatrist together with Dr. Sheriff Atallah.

Dr Nasser Loza FRCPsychDirector,The Behman Hospital

Five-star private psychiatric hospitals such as Behman Psychiatric Hospital in Helwan and Moqattam Hospital serve a high-class, westernized clientele. (They also, according to some, do a steady business in involuntary dry-out rehab for young addicts from well-to-do families.) "There's so much more offered in private [psychiatry]--better support staff, different medicinal options, better equipment and facilities," says Behman's director Dr. Nasser Loza.

At the very least, the atmosphere is more soothing.In contrast to the stark, dusty hills around the facility, the Behman complex feels like a sleepy country club.Paved, landscaped lanes lead to patients' bungalows, with signs pointing the way to the swimming pool and tennis courts.Such high-class touches are far more than just a luxurious conceit, Loza says."Occupational therapy is vital.The last thing you want to do to a psychiatric patient is keep them in a room for weeks," he says.

Tarek Nour Meets with Dr. Nasser Loza to discuss Mental Health Awareness CampaignTarek Nour Meets with Dr. Nasser Loza to discuss Mental Health Awareness Campaign

Tarek Nour Meets with Dr. Nasser Loza to discuss Mental Health Awareness Campaign
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Dr. Nasser Loza, TNC CEO Tarek Nour and Direct Ad Acting General Manager Maha Hagrass met to discuss a mental health awareness campaign in Egypt.
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Loza and Nour aim to expose the damage that negative attitudes can cause, educate the Egyptian public of new ways to think about mental disorders and inform them of the success rate of recovery for those who seek consultation and institutionalization which is available in Egypt.
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Dr. Nasser Loza is a member of American and Egyptian Psychiatric Associations.He's on the executive committee of the Arab Federation of Psychiatry and the Arab Board of Psychiatry.A member of the editorial board of "International Psychiatry" and Chairman of the Middle East Group of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Dr. Loza is also a practicing consultant at the Behman Hospital.

Dr. Nasser Loza nloza@behman.com 32 El Marsad St., Helwan

Scheduled speakers are Richard Isralowitz, Spitzer Department of Social Work at Ben Gurion University; Dr. Nasser Lowza , a psychiatrist at Behman Hospital in Cairo, Egypt; and Richard Rawson, professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences, and associate director of the UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs.