2016 Annual Depression Center Conference: Expanding Horizons for Treatment of Mental Disorders - October 21, 2016

The aim of this conference is to expand participant’s knowledge of effective treatments for mood disorders and related conditions. With a special focus on methods that go beyond symptom relief to foster well-being and promote human potential, this conference will provide a rich learning experience for clinicians.
When Oct 21, 2016
from 07:45 AM to 04:30 PM
Where The Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street, Louisville, KY 40206
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Target Audience
The target audience for this seminar is psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, primary care practitioners, and other mental health professionals interested in the topics presented.

Agenda
Public Presentation
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
5:45-6:00 PM
Sign-In

6:00-6:45 PM
Mindfulness Unpacked
Willem Kuyken, Ph.D.


6:45-7:00 PM
Questions and Answers

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify basic principles of mindfulness
2. Describe ways mindfulness can train and retrain the brain
3. Recognize mindfulness-based treatment methods for depression and other mental health problems

Professional Conference
Friday, October 21, 2016

Morning Session:
7:45-8:20 AM   
Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:20-8:30 AM
Welcome
Jesse H. Wright, M.D., Ph.D.

8:30-9:20 AM
Bipolar Disorder in the Life Cycle: Dilemmas and Opportunities    
Jennifer Le, M.D. and Jesse H. Wright, M.D., Ph.D.

9:20-9:45 AM
Break

9:45-10:35 AM
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Depression Across the Lifespan
Willem Kuyken, Ph.D.

10:35-11:35 AM 
Positive Psychiatry: Its Time has Come
Dilip V. Jeste, M.D.

11:35 AM–12 Noon
Panel Discussion
Drs. Jeste, Kuyken, Le, and Wright

Noon-1 PM 
Lunch

Afternoon Session
1-2:30 PM 
Workshop I (See Schedule below; Participants choose one workshop for each time slot [1-2:30 PM and 2:50-4:20 PM])

2:30-2:50 PM
Break

2:50-4:20 PM    
Workshop II

4:20-4:30 PM 
Course evaluation

4:30 PM  
Conference adjourns

Workshops
1-2:30 PM
1. Schizophrenia and Aging: Surprises and Paradoxes
Dilip V. Jeste, M.D.

2. Mental Health Needs of LGBTQ Youth
Emma Sterrett, Ph.D.

3. Saving Lives: Evidence-based Treatment for Reducing Suicide Risk
Stephen S. O’Connor, Ph.D.

2:50-4:20 PM
1.  Compassion
Willem Kuyken, Ph.D.

2. CBT and Pharmacotherapy for Psychosis: A Combined Approach
Catherine Batscha, DNP, RN

3. Concussed? Understanding Head Injuries and Their Aftermath in Children and Adolescents
Christopher K. Peters, M.D.

Learning Objectives, Professional Conference

1. Recognize the impact of life phases, from childhood to old age, on diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder.
2. Describe key concepts and methods for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression across the lifespan.
3. Identify positive biopsychosocial influences on well-being and longevity that can shape routine clinical practice.
4. Describe methods for promoting successful versus accelerated aging in schizophrenia and detail useful therapeutic strategies for older patients with schizophrenia.
5. Recognize core issues in treating mental health problems in LGBTQ youth.
6. Describe effective suicide risk reduction methods for clinical practice.
7. Identify practical strategies for integrating CBT and psychopharmacology in treatment of delusions and hallucinations.
8. Detail the neurobiological and psychology effects of concussions in youth.

Course Director
Jesse H. Wright, MD, PhD

Professor and Kolb Endowed Chair in Outpatient Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY


Keynote Speakers

Dilip V. Jeste, MD    
Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences
Senior Associate Dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care
University of California
San Diego, CA


Willem Kuyken, PhD
Professor of Clinical Psychology
University of Oxford and Director, Oxford Mindfulness Centre
Oxford England



Jennifer Le, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY


Jesse H. Wright, MD, PhD
Professor and Kolb Endowed Chair in Outpatient Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY


Additional Faculty

Catherine Batscha, DNP, RN

Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Stephen S. O’Connor, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Christopher K. Peters, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Emma Sterrett, PhD
Assistant Professor
Kent School of Social Work
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Continuing Education Credit
Physician Credit
- The University of Louisville Continuing Medical Education office designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse - This program has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing for 7.5 continuing education credits through University of Louisville Hospital, provider number 4-0068-7-16-939. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Psychology - The program has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit by the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology.

Social Work
- This course has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work Provider Number KBSW 2016081: Expanding Horizons for Treatment of Mental Disorders for 6.5 hours.

Accreditation
The University of Louisville School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Special Services

All individuals are encouraged to participate. To request disability arrangements, please contact the Expanding Horizons for Treatment of Mental Disorders Course Coordinator, Carol Wahl at least 14 days prior to the date of this program. Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.

Brochure

CLICK HERE for a copy of the course brochure

Registration
Registration Fees

UofL Physicians                                        $ 0
All Other Non-physician UofL Faculty    $ 0
UofL Nurses                                              $ 0
UofL Students/Residents/Fellows          $ 0

Outside Physicians             $ 100
Outside Nurses                   $ 100
All Others                             $ 100

Note: 10 scholarships have been made available for each co-sponsor. Please contact Carol Wahl to determine your eligibility.

Advance registration for this conference is now closed. You may still attend the program by registering as a walk-in at the welcome desk.

Map and Venue Directions
To view a map to The Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street, Louisville, KY 40206 and receive directions CLICK HERE

Refund Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted to cmepd@louisville.edu on or before Friday, October 7, 2016. Requests received on or before Friday, October 7, 2016 will receive a full refund less a $25 processing fee. No refund will be given for requests received after Friday, October 7, 2016.

Acknowledgment

We thank our supporting and exhibiting companies for their participation in the Expanding Horizons for Treatment of Mental Disorders 2016 conference!

A final listing of supporters and exhibitors will be available at the meeting.