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Unipolar and Bipolar Depression: Advances in Diagnosis and TreatmentSaturday, April 30, 2011 PLEASE JOIN US for The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Department of Psychiatry 2011 symposium entitled Unipolar and Bipolar Depression: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment. Experts from the MGH Department of Psychiatry Depression Clinical and Research Program (DCRP) will present in straightforward and easy to understand terms what can be learned from the most recent research in these areas and how they currently influence specific treatments. Faculty experts will also be available to answer your questions after each presentation. The program will cover topics related to mood disorders that are of importance to those seeking or currently receiving psychiatric treatment for themselves or loved ones. The mind-body connection will be explored as it relates to the genetic aspects of mood disorders and the crucial role that inflammation may play in increasing the risk of major depressive episodes. Participants will learn how activation of the immune system in certain individuals, such as during physical illness, can fuel the progression of the symptoms of depression. The expert faculty will also review the latest advances in treatment-resistant depression, including new medication strategies that adjust dosing and utilize the combination of different types of medication. In addition, newer non-drug neuromodulation therapies such as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS) will be explained. The symposium will also include presentations by members of a patient and family panel. They will give a first-hand account of their journey through the recovery process and will engage in a dialogue with participants followed by a 15 minute question and answer session. We are grateful to these individuals for sharing their stories publicly and contributing their time to help others dealing with issues of unipolar and bipolar depression. We hope this program helps you and your family in the journey toward wellness. About the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry The Department of Psychiatry was established in 1934. In the course of seven decades, its scientists and clinicians have made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of mental health disorders. Today, the department includes more than 600 affiliated psychiatrists and psychologists and has the largest clinical research program in the hospital, which includes research in neuroscience, genetics, and the assessment of new and established treatments for mental health disorders. The Department of Psychiatry has earned the #1 ranking in the U.S. News & World Report annual survey "America's Best Hospitals" each year since 1996. The Depression Clinical & Research Program (DCRP) is one of the leading centers for the study of unipolar depression worldwide. In addition to carrying out significant research activities, the DCRP is involved in delivering the highest quality clinical care through the Outpatient Psychiatry Division at MGH. The clinicians of the DCRP are known for providing comprehensive consultations and treatment to patients with depression and for employing sophisticated, state of the art pharmacotherapy strategies. The Bipolar Clinic and Research Program is dedicated to providing quality clinical care, conducting clinically informative research, and educating colleagues, patients, and the greater community about bipolar disorder. The MGH Psychiatry Academy (MGH-PA) was launched in 2005 to bring high-quality continuing medical education to psychiatrists, primary care doctors, psychologists, social workers, and other health professionals around the world through live programming and the Internet. Since 2008 the MGH-PA has had more than 20,000 healthcare providers participate in live symposia and on-line activities. Recently, the MGH-PA assumed responsibility for patient education programs that were formerly provided by the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Institute (MADI) Resource Center. The MGH-PA is now providing education for individuals, families, non-professional caregivers, and the community about mental health, translating the latest research advances into practical information to help people work with their doctors toward the most accurate diagnosis and the best possible treatment results. Program Agenda Note: All lectures will discuss both unipolar and bipolar depression
Faculty Gregory Fricchione, MD, Director, Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital; Director, Division of Psychiatry and Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital; Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Andrew Nierenberg, MD, Associate Director, Depression Clinical and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital; Co-Director, Bipolar Clinic and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital; Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Karleyton C Evans, Jr, MD, Instructor in Psychiatry, Psychiatric Neuroscience Division, Massachusetts General Hospital Roy Perlis, MD, MSc, Medical Director, Bipolar Clinical Research Program, and Director, Laboratory of Psychiatric Pharmacogenomics, Center for Human Genetic Research, Massachusetts General Hospital; Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School. Program Organizers Robert Birnbaum, MD, PhD, Executive Director, Postgraduate Medical Education, Massachusetts General Hospital; Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School John A. Fromson, MD, Associate Director, Postgraduate Medical Education, Massachusetts General Hospital; Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Anan Nathif, EdM, Operations Director, MGH Psychiatry Academy, Massachusetts General Hospital Elizabeth Goldfarb, Research Assistant, MGH Psychiatry Academy, Massachusetts General Hospital Program Details Location: The Starr Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, 185 Cambridge St., 2nd Floor, Boston, MA Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011 Time:
Meals: Morning coffee and tea, as well as a complementary lunch will be provided. How to register: Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required and timely arrival is recommended. Please visit www.moodandanxiety.org to register online. If you cannot register online, you may email us at educationprogram@partners.org, or call us at 617-724-8318. Public Transportation: Parking Cost: This program is offered at no charge. Directions:Available at www.moodandanxiety.org
Questions? Email educationprogram@partners.org
How you can Help? Charitable contributions are an increasingly important source of support for research, professional and public education, and clinical care in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. Our community education programs are made possible by the generosity of individual and foundation donors. We welcome and appreciate contributions of any size, and maintain donor confidentiality at all times. To make a gift to support the public education programs of the Department of Psychiatry, please contact the Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office at 617-726-2200 or visit us online at www.mghgifts.org. For information on specific needs and giving opportunities, please call the Director of Development for Psychiatry at 617-724-8799. Acknowledgments This free educational program is made possible by generous support from the Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation. Registration Return to top
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