This psychiatry conference examines the latest research and treatment advances across dozens of mental health conditions. It offers in-depth information that is important for all mental health and primary care settings. Topics for this conference go in depth into the examination depression and schizophrenia. In every session, our faculty share any data from new clinical trials. They match it up against prior data and discuss what the changes mean. They also examine standards of care and share innovative ways to make care better. The agenda touches on many complex topics in mental health. Managing side effects, drug interactions, combining pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments, and much more.
Available Credits: 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 11.25 Nursing Contact Hours 11.25 Social Workers 11.25 Participation 11.25 Psychologists CE Credit Register For This Conference
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INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL DISORDERS
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This psychiatry conference examines the latest research and treatment advances across two classes of mental health conditions significant around the globe. It offers in-depth information that is important for all mental health and primary care settings. Topics for this conference go in depth into the examination depression and schizophrenia.
Our expert speakers will address conditions from European and North American perspectives. In every session, our faculty share any data from new clinical trials. They match it up against prior data and discuss what the changes mean. They also examine standards of care and share innovative ways to make care better. The agenda touches on many complex topics in mental health. Managing side effects, drug interactions, combining pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments, and much more.
Most important of all, our faculty focus on how to translate all these insights into your daily practice. This empowers you to optimize your care for patients with psychiatric conditions. That makes our event ideal for professionals in psychiatry, primary care, psychology, and nursing.
Take advantage of this chance to ask our experts questions during the virtual panel!
Conference will be held in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
MDs/Doctoral-Level Professionals
Super Early Bird Registration (on or before March 1, 2021): $495.00
Early Bird Registration (on or before April 1, 2021): $525.00
Regular Registration (after April 1, 2021): $595.00
Other Professionals or Trainees
Super Early Bird Registration (on or before March 1, 2021): $395.00
Early Bird Registration (on or before April 1, 2021): $425.00
Regular Registration (after April 1, 2021): $495.00
A refund minus a $100.00 administrative fee will be issued for refund requests received by April 23, 2021. No refunds will be issued for refund request made after April 23, 2021. Payments made may not be applied to future conferences or other educational activities. There are no exceptions to these policies.
We provide all attendees with completely free access to all slide presentations in digital PDF format prior to the conference. This is an environmentally friendly alternative and helps keep costs lower for all attendees. The e-syllabus will be available for 30 days after the conference.
This program is intended for:
3RD INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY:
DEPRESSION & SCHIZOPHRENIA
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL DISORDERS
DATE: MAY 14-16, 2021
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021
8:30 – 8:35 AM Welcome Remarks
Maurizio Fava, MD
8:35 – 8:45 AM Introduction
Maurizio Fava, MD
MODULE I: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION
8:45 – 9:30 AM How do we Differentiate Bipolar from Unipolar Depression?
Andrew Nierenberg, MD
9:30 – 10:15 AM Depression Sub-Types: Revisiting the Phenomenology of Depression
Maurizio Fava, MD
10:15 – 10:30 AM Break
10:30 – 11:15 AM Bipolar Depression: How do we treat it?
Stefano Pallanti, MD, PhD
11:15 – 12:00 PM Depression: Drug Treatments: What is in the Pipeline?
George Papakostas, MD
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderator: Andrew Nierenberg, MD
Panelists: Maurizio Fava, MD & Stefano Pallanti, MD, PhD, George Papakostas, MD
12:45 PM Adjourn
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021
8:15 – 8:20 AM Welcome Remarks & Introduction
Maurizio Fava, MD
MODULE II: SPECIAL TOPICS IN DEPRESSION
8:20 – 9:05 AM Juvenile Forms of Depression
Joseph Biederman, MD
9:05 – 9:50 AM Distinguishing Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation From Mood Disorder
Joseph Biederman, MD
9:50 – 10:05 AM Break
10:05 – 10:50 PM Well Being Therapy of Depression
Giovanni A. Fava, MD
10:50 – 11:35 AM Role of Neurostimulation in Depression
Joan Camprodon, MD, PhD
11:35 – 12:20 PM Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderator: Maurizio Fava, MD
Panelists: Joseph Biederman, MD,
Giovanni A. Fava, MD & Joan Camprodon, MD, PhD
12:20 PM Adjourn
SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2021
8:15 – 8:20 AM Welcome Remarks & Introduction
Maurizio Fava, MD
MODULE III: SCHIZOPHRENIA AND SCHIZOPHRENIA-RELATED PSYCHOSES: A FOCUS ON TREATMENT ISSUES
8:20 – 9:05 AM Can we Prevent Schizophrenia?
Daphne Holt, MD, PhD
9:05 – 9:50 AM Clinical Approaches to Treatment Resistance in Schizophrenia
Oliver Freudenreich, MD, FACLP
9:50 – 10:35 AM Drug Treatments in Schizophrenia – What is on the Horizon?
Siegfried Kasper, MD
10:35 – 10:50 AM Break
10:50 – 11:35 AM The Role of Psychosocial Therapies in Schizophrenia
Corinne Cather, PhD
11:35 AM – 12:20 PM Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderator: Oliver Freudenreich, MD, FACLP
Panelists: Siegfried Kasper, MD, Daphne Holt, MD, PhD, & Corinne Cather, PhD
12:20 PM Adjourn
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McLean Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 11.25 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit.
Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.
The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
This program has been approved for 11.25 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR.
Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number D 90236-2.
This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This offering meets the criteria for 11.25 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.
MDs/Doctoral-Level Professionals
Super Early Bird Registration (on or before March 1, 2021): $495.00
Early Bird Registration (on or before April 1, 2021): $525.00
Regular Registration (after April 1, 2021): $595.00
Other Professionals or Trainees
Super Early Bird Registration (on or before March 1, 2021): $395.00
Early Bird Registration (on or before April 1, 2021): $425.00
Regular Registration (after April 1, 2021): $495.00
No financial relationships have been disclosed.
No financial relationships have been disclosed.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McLean Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 11.25 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.
The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
This program has been approved for 11.25 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number
This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This offering meets the criteria for 11.25 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.
We have a dedicated staff member who is available by phone 5 days per week between 8 am and 5 pm by calling 866-644-7792 or email at mghcme@mgh.harvard.edu. All inquiries will be dealt with in a timely (within one business day) and professional manner. Requests for credits or refunds will be reviewed by the Director of the Division of Professional and Public Education, Massachusetts General Hospital. Please refer to our cancellation policy for additional information.”