ADOLESCENT BRAIN DEVELOPMENT & BEHAVIOUR A Symposium to Celebrate the 40th Anniversaries of Youthdale Treatment Centres and the Division of Child Psychiatry at the FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2009 The Grand Hotel & Suites 225 Jarvis Street, Toronto Sponsored by Youthdale Treatment Centres and the Division of Child Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine,
DESCRIPTION: Puberty is a time of dramatic physiological, cognitive and emotional change, and is associated with an increased risk of psychiatric disorders, suicide and aggression among adolescents. Because of the profound changes in brain organization in early adolescence, puberty may present not only an increased risk of disturbance in the young person, but also a unique opportunity for intervention. OBJECTIVES: After participation in this program attendees will be able to: 1. Identify techniques and studies that illuminate the connection between brain development and behaviour in adolescents. Topics include brain imaging, time lines for brain maturation and environmental factors. 2. Relate developmental brain changes to behavioural challenges of their adolescent patients. 3. Identify the pathophysiology of common sleep disorders in adolescents and interpret how these may affect day time behaviour and function. 4. Apply the principles of CBT in the treatment of adolescents with anxiety disorders. 5. Identify the challenges of using SSRIs in the adolescent patient population and will be better able to overcome these challenges in practice. TARGET AUDIENCE: This program will be of benefit to child psychiatrists, family physicians, neurologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, residents and other health professionals involved in the treatment of adolescent psychiatric disorders. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The Ontario Mental Health Foundation (OMHF) has generously provided a conference grant in support of this program. We gratefully acknowledge the support of educational grants from: Shire BioChem Inc. Janssen-Ortho Inc.
P R O G R A M Each presentation will include time for discussion and questions from the audience. Friday, October 2, 2009 8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:45 Introductory Remarks - D. Hagler, D. Wasylenki, and J. Beitchman 9:00 Keynote Lecture 1 How Environment and Genes Shape the Adolescent Brain - Dr. Tomáš Paus, Brain & Body Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK 9:45 Discussion 10:00 Refreshment Break 10:20 Does Circadian Rhythm Disturbance Lead to Suicidal Behaviour in Adolescents? Dr. Colin Shapiro 10:50 Discussion 11:00 Can We Treat Adolescents with SSRI s? - Dr. Nathan Scharf 11:30 Discussion 11:40 How Can We Engage Adolescents in Psychotherapy? - Dr. Sylvia Kemenoff 12:20 Lunch (provided) 1:30 Keynote Lecture 2 The Neurobiology of Adolescent Risk-Taking and Decision-Making - Dr. Adriana Galvan, UCLA, California, USA 2:15 Discussion 2:30 Refreshment Break 2:50 Adolescent Aggression: How and Why? - Dr. Kate Cochrane-Brink 3:20 Discussion 3:30 Panel Discussion - All speakers 4:15 Evaluation and Adjournment
SPEAKERS AND FACULTY: Joseph Beitchman, BSc, MDCM, MPH Community Health Professor & Head, Division of Child Psychiatry Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Kate Cochrane-Brink, PhD, MD, FRCPC Adriana Galvan, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychology, UCLA, Los Angeles Dan Hagler, BA, MSW Founder and CEO, Sylvia Kemenoff, PhD Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, Tomáš Paus, MD, PhD Professor of Psychology and Mental Health Brain and Body Centre, University of Nottingham Nottingham, UK Nathan Scharf, MD, FRCPC Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, Colin Shapiro, MD, FRCPC Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The Toronto Western Research Institute Donald Wasylenki, MD, FRCPC Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, St. Michael s Hospital, Toronto COURSE CO-DIRECTORS: Cathy Barr, PhD Professor Department of Psychiatry, Paul Sandor, MD, FRCPC Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Head, Pediatric Neuropsychiatry Studies, Youthdale Treatment Centres PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Elia Abi Jaoude, MSc, MD, FRCPC Paul Allen Tatyana Barankin, MD, FRCPC Cathy Barr, PhD Sue Bradley, MD, FRCPC Jenny Jenkins, PhD Shawn Kao, MD, FRCPC Sylvia Kemenoff, PhD, CPsych David Kideckel, PhD Candidate Gerald Levine, MD Brenda McDowell, MD, CCFP, FCFP Sagar Parikh, BSc, MD, FRCPC Paul Sandor, MD, FRCPC Teesta Soman, MD, FAAP, DABPN, MBA, FRCPC Robyn Stephens, PhD, CPsych DISCLOSURE: Speakers and Committee Members will be requested to disclose to the audience, any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of this program.
ACCREDITATION: The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, is an accredited provider for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Letters of accreditation/attendance are distributed at the end of the program. If you are leaving earlier, you may request your letter from us at that time. Should you forget to pick up your letter at the conference, please contact the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development. CONFERENCE LOCATION: The Grand Hotel & Suites is located at 225 Jarvis Street, Toronto. The hotel is situated just south of Dundas St. E. between Yonge and Sherbourne Streets. Hotel phone: 416.863.9000 Please contact the hotel directly to ask about a corporate rate and for further directions and parking information. Carlton St. Jarvis St. Gerard St. E FEES: CATEGORY All Health Professionals *Residents, Fellows and Graduate Students (registered at an Ontario University) REGISTRATION FEE $125 $62.50 *Residents, Fellows and Graduate Students must provide documentation to support current status. Receipts of payment are issued by email only. Travel and accommodation arrangements should not be made before receiving registration confirmation. REGISTRATION: To register online and pay by VISA, MasterCard or American Express, please visit: www.cme.utoronto.ca. Click on Register for Course and enter event code: PSR0972 or Adolescent Brain Development. Note: For registration by fax or mail please contact the Office of CEPD for a printable registration form. CANCELLATION: Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after September 22, 2009. A processing fee of $40 will be retained on all cancellations. Requests for refunds must be made in writing. The reserves the right to cancel courses. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date in the event of a cancellation. Tuition fees for courses cancelled by the University will be refunded; however the University will not be liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellation may cause. Yonge St. Dundas St. E FOR INFORMATION: Yonge St. Queen St. E The Grand Hotel & Suites King St. E Office of Continuing Education & Professional Development Faculty of Medicine, 500 University Avenue, Suite 650, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7 Phone: 416.978.2719/1.888.512.8173 Fax: 416.946.7028 Email: info-psr0972@cmetoronto.ca Website: www.cme.utoronto.ca Lower Jarvis St. Gardiner Expy