Mental health and youth: global perspectives
Objectives
- To examine the status of youth in our society and its relevance for mental health.
- To understand the conceptual framework and translation of knowledge for redefining organization of mental health services within a youth perspective.
- To examine barriers to better mental health for our youth and the problems of transition.
- Setting up “Head Space” and other programs, and study what we can learn from experiences.
Speakers
- Professor Gilles Bibeau
Department of Anthropology, Université de Montréal, Canada - Professor Patrick McGorry
University of Melbourne, Australia, Executive Dir., Orygen Youth Health (OYH) Research Centre - John Moran
General Manager, Orygen Youth Health (OYH) Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia - Professor Swaran P. Singh
University of Warwick, England, Head of Division, Mental Health and Well Being, Warwick Medical School
Moderator
- Ashok
Malla, MD
Canada Research Chair in Early Psychosis, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Director, Prevention and Early intervention Program for Psychosis, Douglas Institute
Where
Douglas
Hall, Douglas Institute
How to get to the Douglas
Parking available on site for 3$ for the day.
When
Wenesday, November 30th 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Language
Conference presentations in English with simultaneous translation
services on demand.
Target audience
Professionals and employers working in health services, general
practitioners, students, researchers, residents, social
organization and other professionals working with youth and young
adults in mental health programs.
Accreditation
Participation: A certificate of attendance will be issued to all
participants.
This event will be accredited by Continuing Medical Education
(McGill). General practitioners may claim credits according to
section 1 of the Fédération des Omnipraticiens du Québec
(FMOQ).
Registration fees
Physicians and other professionals: 200$
Residents, OBNL employees, and students (a valid ID card is
required ): 75$
Registration
Deadline for registration: November 11th 2011, no onsite
registrations.
Cancellation: No reimbursements for cancellations received after
November 11th, 2011.
By mail: Complete the registration form and return to Ms. Jessy Ranger at
the address listed below. Make your cheque payable to Douglas
Institute, Continuing Medical Education.
On-line: http://www.douglas.qc.ca/events?date=2011-11-30&locale=en
Information
Jessy Ranger
Communication Advisor – Academic Events
Douglas Institute
Dobell Pavilion, Room B-2123
6875, LaSalle Boulevard
Montreal (Quebec) H4H 1R3
Telephone: 514 761-6131 ext. 2616
jessy.ranger [at] douglas.mcgill.ca