2008 U.S. Psychiatric & Mental Health Congress Conference & Exhibition brochure #4

3:45-6:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall 7:15-9:15 p.m. 28-0 Bipolar Disorder PD RX Dinner Symposium • 1.5 credits Supported by an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company. of-origin-based and solution focused; and 3) Discuss how to integrate these four approaches to help soften conflict and increase positive regard in couples. 32-6 Youth Suicide: Who is Most at Risk? CA PD 31-4 No Lobe Unprobed: Mastering the Mental Status Exam NP Bipolar disorder is a prevalent disorder that significantly impacts the lives of those afflicted with it. while the disorder is amongst one of the most common seen by psychiatrists, recent research has highlighted numerous findings that have the potential to drastically change the manner in which the disorder is diagnosed and treated. Understanding the neurobiology of BD, the impact of genetics, and the role of imaging in the diagnosis and treatment have the potential to provide insight into how to best manage these patients. By comparing and contrasting the efficacy and safety of currently available medications, clinicians have the potential to improve the outcomes of their patients. By participating in this activity, attendees will be able to: 1) Outline the importance of proper diagnosis of bipolar disorder, the potential of using biomarkers and the ramifications of misdiagnosed bipolar disorder; 2) Describe the growing research in the genetics and neurobiology of BD and their possible treatment implications; and 3) Compare and contrast the efficacy and safety of current treatments options used in the management of Bipolar Disorder. The best examination of a patient's neurocognitive status is a careful history and includes a clinical assessment that looks for variations from normal changes in a patient's neuroanatomy and records specific findings. By participating in this activity, attendees will be able to: 1) List the primary domains of the neurocognitive mental status exam; 2) Employ simple, effective clinical tests to probe brain function; and 3) Utilize systematic cognitive screening to confidently diagnose common dementia syndromes in geriatric patients. For the first time in a decade, youth suicide is on the rise. By participating in this activity, attendees will be able to: 1) Identify two new trends in youth suicide and why they are so troublesome; 2) Discover the subtle and obvious factors leading to suicide in children and teens—including the “Big 3;” and 3) Describe the four essential parts of suicide screening of youth. 32-7 Depression vs. Dementia: An Evolving Enigma in the Elderly GP NP PD 9:30-10:45 a.m. 32-1 Practice Management Series 2A: Workflow for Enhanced Productivity PI The progressive psychiatric practice wants to enhance productivity without compromising patient service. This presentation will explore ways to manage workflow, make the most of time, and improve productivity—all the while becoming more “patient-centered.” By participating in this activity, attendees will be able to: 1) Adopt a disciplined approach to time management in the medical office; 2) Evaluate simple processes to manage workflow in private psychiatric practice; and 3) Implement protocols that will allow improved productivity while enhancing psychiatric patient service. Depression and dementia are common in older people and their association is very complex. By participating in this activity, attendees will be able to: 1) List DSM-IV criteria for the diagnosis of major depression and Alzheimer's disease; 2) Utilize appropriate clinical testing to differentiate depressive dementia from Alzheimer's disease; 3) List provisional criteria for depression of Alzheimer's disease and distinguish this from major depression with cognitive impairment. 32-8 Interpersonal Psychotherapy: Women's Health PT SC Saturday, Nov. 1 7:00-9:00 a.m. 31-0 Adolescent and Adult ADHD Breakfast Symposium • 1.5 credits 32-2 Suicide After Familicide, Uxoricide and Mass Murder PI VT This talk provides a very useful and thought-provoking account of a developing form of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) in women and gives a clear guide for psychiatrists. By participating in this activity, the attendees will be able to: 1) Discuss numerous case studies highlighting the key issues in IPT in women; 2) Discover the key theoretical issues and an up-to-date critical appraisal of IPT research; and 3) Identify the psychiatric disorders in women where IPT can be an efficacious treatment of choice. 8:00-9:15 a.m. 31-1 The Andrea Yates Trial: Implications for Psychiatry Though infanticide is a rare event, it can occur in the setting of postpartum depression. Using the case of Andrea Yates as a model, this course will provide an overview of psychiatric and legal implications of infanticide. By participating in this activity, the attendees will be able to: 1) Discover a framework for early identification and treatment of women at risk; 2) Identify the complex reactions between psychiatry, society and the legal system by analyzing a videotape of Mrs. Yates; and 3) Discuss the challenges faced by the psychiatrists in the criminal court system. Tragedies such as the Virginia Tech massacre are of special interest to mental health professionals. In this session attendees will learn why homicide-suicide is a particularly male phenomenon. They will also increase their understanding of the relationship between homicidality and suicidality. By participating in this activity, attendees will be able to: 1) Identify common patterns of homicide-suicide; 2) Understand why men are much more likely to commit suicide after homicide than women; and 3) Understand the motives of mass murderers who kill themselves. 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 33-1 Practice Management Series 2B: Marketing in Private Practice: Smart Tips Inside and Outside the Psychiatric Office PI Marketing isn’t just about advertising, and advertising isn’t just about a full page in the phone book or 30 seconds on the radio. This presentation will help private practice psychiatrists fit the concept of marketing into their ideal of patient care. How-tos for both internal and external strategies, including staffing and training, are designed for real-world implementation and practice growth. By participating in this activity, attendees will be able to: 1) Develop effective strategies for increasing community recognition of a private psychiatric practice; 2) Enhance relationships with colleagues and other resources to ensure strong referral streams; and 3) Integrate staffing considerations into marketing decisions for improved patient service. 32-3 Hunger for Health: Successful Treatment of Bulimia PD 31-2 Psychoanalysis: What Is Its Role in the 21st Century? RX PT Psychoanalysis has been deeply influential and is now in crisis. what will its role be in the 21st Century? By participating in this activity, attendees will be able to: 1) Explain how the psychoanalytic field emerged; 2) How the psychoanalytic field changed over time; and 3) Describe how competing schools and different communities within psychoanalysis emerged. Patients who suffer from bulimia can cause psychiatrists and psychotherapists tremendous frustration or great satisfaction. Successful treatment of bulimia requires a complete understanding of the multiple etiologies involved, the psychotherapies required, and sophisticated use of psychotropic agents. By participating in this activity attendees will be able to: 1) Understand the multimodal treatment necessary for the successful treatment of this biopsychosocial disorder; 2) Update your ability to successfully utilize psychopharmacologic agents to treat eating disorders; and 3) Apply cognitive/behavioral techniques within a dynamic understanding of bulimia. 33-2 The Seven Keys to Successful Cotreatment PT 31-3 An Integrative Approach to Marriage Therapy PT 32-4 32-5 In the past 10 years, a variety of excellent, evidencebased approaches to marriage therapy have emerged. The approaches include: Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Solution-Focused Couple Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy and Insight-Oriented Couple Therapy. while proponents for each model might argue that theirs is the best one, research suggests that they might all be effective for the same reasons, namely that their use leads to a softening of the conflict between the couple. This presentation will review the evidence for an integrative model of marriage therapy and will make the case that such an eclectic approach may better serve couples and more accurately reflect the "reality" of current marital therapy practice. By participating in this activity, attendees will be able to: 1) Discuss the rationale for an integrative approach to marriage therapy; 2) Discuss strengths and limitations of four approaches to marriage therapy, cognitive-behavioral, emotionally focused, family- Workshop: Case-Based Training in Complicated Grief, Part 1 SC VT HOT! Common Therapeutic Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them!) PI Despite their best efforts, healthcare professionals are at risk for making mistakes in their work. Unfortunately, the healthcare community often avoids discussion and acknowledgement of clinical error. However, such discussions are important as clinical mistakes can hinder patients' progress, cause patients pain and, in some circumstances, result in lawsuits. Examples of clinical blunders include: dual relationships, loose boundaries, excessive self-disclosure, discomfort with transferences, both positive and negative, and minimization of suicidal potential in distressed patients. By participating in this activity, attendees will be able to: 1) Use research and case material to review 10 common therapeutic blunders; 2) Understand the mistaken assumptions that underlie those blunders; and 3) Learn how to avoid such mistakes. The cotreatment of psychiatric disorders poses pitfalls for all parties involved but also opportunities. It is essential that psychiatrists and psychotherapists understand the keys to success

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