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Mental Health This page provides listings of upcoming conferences in Psychiatry, Psychology, and
all related mental health fields. Conferences are listed by their start date. If you would like to post a notice for a conference on this page, or if you would like
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Conference & Workshop Announcements: (Arranged by date)
National Scientific Conference - National Scientific Conference 2009. Nottingham, May 20-22. The East Midlands Hub of the NIHR Mental Health Research Network will be hosting the 4th annual MHRN Scientific Conference at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham. The conference will be multidisciplinary, bridging basic and clinical science through to public mental health. The focus will be on showcasing high quality, international research; the key to better understanding of causes and treatments of individual disorders in real life settings. Poster Presentations: The MHRN Scientific Organising Committee welcomes abstracts for poster presentations, which fit into the general theme of the 2009 conference and on research topics which are of value to carers and service users. Details on how to submit posters and conference registration information will follow shortly. For enquiries please contact: Joanne Greenwood; Email: joanne.greenwood@nottshc.nhs.uk; Tel. Intl + 44 115 969 1300 x 11809; Fax: Intl + 44 115 955 5352 Healing the Dark Emotions -May 22-25, 2009. http://fcrp.quaker.org Forensic Trends: Psychiatric & Behavioral Issues - May 27-30, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada. Join us for an exciting conference featuring an international, multidisciplinary faculty of speakers and thought leaders who are actively practicing in the forensic arena. Explore topics including psychopathy, domestic terrorism, human trafficking, investigative interviewing, offender profiling and juvenile offenders. Preconference (May 27) Sexual Predators. Save the date for this unique educational opportunity! For the latest information on the program, visit our website www.contemporaryforums.com <http://www.contemporaryforums.com/> , phone 800-377-7707 or email info@cforums.com National Eating Disorder Conference - Advanced Treatments for Eating Disorders (Approx. 20 CE available) - Las Vegas , NV. June 4 – June 7, 2009. Phone: 800.643.0797 Web site: www.bfisummit.com The Interactive Media Institute will be organizing CyberTherapy14: Designing the Future of Healthcare from 22-24 June 2009 in Verbania, Italy. The CyberTherapy conference just concluded its 13th annual meeting in San Diego, California, USA and is looking forward to bringing this exciting scientific conference to Verbania in 2009, co-hosted by Istituto Auxologico Italiano. The focus of this conference is on the increasing use of interactive media in training, education, rehabilitation, and therapeutic interventions. Technologies include virtual reality simulations, video games, telehealth, videoconferencing, the Internet, robotics, and non-invasive physiological monitoring devices. The conference is being co-chaired by Dr. Brenda K. Wiederhold and Dr. Giuseppe Riva. The deadline for the call for abstracts is 15 January 2009 and the deadline for the call for papers is 15 March 2009. Stay tuned for more information on www.interactivemediainstitute.com and you can also contact the Conference Coordinator at cybertherapy@vrphobia.com . The 8th Industrial & Organisational Psychology Conference will be held from 25 -28 June 2009 in Sydney. The conference will bring together prominent researchers and practitioners from Australia and overseas to explore new and challenging themes in workplace psychology. Keynote speakers will include Prof. Beryl Hesketh, Prof. Deniz Ones, Prof. Eduardo Salas, Prof. Sabine Sonnentag, Prof. Phillip Taylor, and Prof. Robert Wood. For organisational psychologists, researchers, workplace consultants, or anyone with an interest in best practice that will meet organisational needs now and into the future, this conference is not to be missed. For further information please see conference website: www.iopconference.com.au 40th Annual ISPNE Conference - Modern Psychoneuroendocrinology: Interactions with Genes, Health, and Longevity - San Francisco, CA - USAJuly 23-26, 2009www.ispne.org/conference Join us at the 40th Annual ISPNE Conference. Jointly sponsored by ISPNE and the University of California-San Francisco, this program will provide an opportunity to explore the paradigm shift in how we view the impact of genetics and developmental and environmental events that can shape hormonal physiology, which ultimately affects health. www.ispne.org/conference The 44th APS Annual Conference will be held from 30th September – 4th October 2009 in Darwin, NT, Australia. The conference will provide a unique insight into the work of psychologists working in the ‘top end' of Australia as well as profile the important role that psychology holds at the cutting edge of research and practice. Keynote speakers will include Prof. Moshe Zeidner, Prof. Marilyn Davidson, Prof. Gillian Rhodes, and Prof. Richard Bryant, There will be opportunities for delegates to hear about the work of leading psychologists from the NT, across the nation and internationally, in a program of interactive fora, symposia, keynote addresses, and posters. For further information please see conference website: www.apsconference.com.au Summit for Clinical Excellence (Approx. 20 CE available) - Tempe , AZ. October 22 – October 25, 2009. Phone: 800.643.0797 Web site: www.bfisummit.com
What Makes an Intervention Evidence-Based? Grading the Evidence for Consumer-Driven Services - The University of Illinois at Chicago's National Research and Training Center (NRTC) is offering a web cast examining the level of research evidence in mental health services programs. This web cast, “Grading the Evidence for Consumer-Driven Services,” features national experts on this topic, including Dr. Judith A. Cook and Dr. Jean Campbell. The purpose of the program is to review current information on psychiatric disabilities and recovery, and evaluate the level and quality of scientific evidence for specific mental health services programs. An evidence grading system is presented, using peer-delivered services as a case example. This presentation is intended for: Psychiatrist, Other Physicians, Social Workers, Researchers, Consumers, and Consumer Advocates. The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 credit AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For additional information regarding this program, visit the Center website at www.psych.uic/uicnrtc/nrtc4.webcast1.htm . THE UIC NRTC is supported by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) and the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS). American Healthcare
Institute - CE courses, register online. Perfectionnement.info - Agenda, Formations, Psychologie The CE Calendar of Mental Health Continuing Education - Eastern Region - published by Published by athealth.com. E-newsletter subscriptions are free, and provide periodic updates on upcoming CE events.
Psy Broadcasting Corporation - offers online symposia for CE credits in the following topic areas: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Group Therapy, Psychoanalysis and Psychopharmacology for Psychotherapists. For more info and a list of upcoming events, see <http://www.psybc.com> Virtual Institute of Psychoanalysis
offers a CE course in approved for 4 credits for psychologists on Schizoid
Personality. Our url is: www.thevirtualinstitute.org
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