Key Advances in the management of depression
Wednesday 12 September 2007
Venue: The Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE
Participating Sections:
Psychiatry Section
Depression remains a major cause of morbidity with significant mortality, despite improvements in management. This conference aims to examine some areas in which important advances are being made, including epidemiology and biology of depression, a wide range of approaches to treatment, prevention, and an appreciation of the stigma of depression.
By the end of the meeting, delegates will have a better understanding of the nature, impact and treatment of depression.
Registration Details:
Fellow: £125
Non-Fellow: £225
Retired Fellow: £75
Nurse: £125
Allied Health Professional: £125
RSM Student Member (limited first 10 applicants): £25
CPD: 5 credits
Key Advances in the management of Depression |
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9.00 am |
Registration and coffee |
9.40 am |
Welcome address |
| Dr John Scadding Dean, Royal Society of Medicine | |
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Session One: Aetiology |
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| Chair:Professor Nick Bouras, President, Section of Psychiatry | |
9.45 am |
The epidemiology of depression and bipolar disorder |
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Professor Michael King UCL, Department of Mental Health Sciences |
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10.20 am |
Biology of depression |
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Professor Phil Cowen University of Oxford |
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10.55 am |
Coffee |
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Session Two: Treatment |
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| Chair:Dr Vivienne Curtis, Institute of Psychiatry | |
11.30 am |
Pharmacological management of depression |
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Dr Ian Anderson The University of Manchester |
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12.05 pm |
Psychological management of depression |
| Professor Paul Gilbert, University of Derby | |
12.25 pm |
Questions and Open Discussion |
12.45 pm |
Lunch |
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Session Three: Treatment |
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| Chair:Dr John Scadding, Dean, The Royal Society of Medicine | |
1.45 pm |
Physical treatment: Transcranial magnetic stimulation and ECT |
| Dr Declan McLoughlin, St Patrick's Hospital, Trinity College, Dublin | |
2.20 pm |
Self-harm and suicide: strategies for prevention |
| Dr Michael Crawford, Imperial College | |
2.55 pm |
Tea |
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Session Four: Consequences for individuals and society |
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| Chair:Dr Max Henderson, Institute of Psychiatry, London | |
3.30 pm |
Stigma of depression |
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Mr Andrew Solomon New York |
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4.05 pm |
Promoting resilience, happiness and well being |
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Lord Richard Layard London School of Economics |
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4.30 pm |
Questions and open discussion |
4.50 pm |
Close of meeting |