Clinical Psychology meetings & conferences

4th Annual Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference

September 20-22, 2013 Chicago, Illinois

This three-day international conference will explore the field of Integrative Medicine in the treatment of mental health, autism, and related disorders. The current trial-and-error, poly-pharmacy approach to the treatment of psychiatric disorders may not work for everyone. Research studies have revealed that many disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and autism spectrum disorders often have dietary and biological causes which contribute to symptoms. Patients have better outcomes when these causes are successfully addressed and treated through a combination of specialized testing and nutritional therapies, even in combination with traditional approaches.

A comprehensive overview of biological testing, designed to detect underlying health issues that contribute to imbalanced brain chemistry and behavioral abnormalities will be presented. Practical clinical applications of nutritional therapies for the treatment of mental illness and autism will be presented in detail during this conference. Pharmacological treatments and interactions will also be addressed. Numerous case studies will be presented to demonstrate how individuals respond to integrative treatments. Overall, the main focus of this conference is to give practitioners a whole body approach to successfully diagnose underlying issues contributing to the manifestations of neurological, social, and behavioral disorders. In addition, the integrative treatments for these disorders will be presented in detail.

We are happy to announce that the 2013 conference will present new topics including the treatments of Psychosis and Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, hormone and thyroid imbalances, drug and supplement interactions, intestinal biofilms and neurofeedback therapy.

Who Should Attend?

■ Psychiatrists

■ Family Physicians and Physician Assistants

■ Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

■ Naturopathic Physicians

■ Chiropractic Physicians

■ Psychologists

■ Nutritionists and Registered Dietitians

■ Allied Mental Health Professionals

■ Leaders / Organizers of Mental Health Support Groups

Contact Information:

Email: info@integrativemedicineformentalhealth.com

Phone: 800-288-0383

Address: 11813 W. 77th St., Lenexa, KS 66214, USA

14th Annual National Center for Responsible Gaming Conference on Gambling and Addiction

September 22-24, 2013 Las Vegas, Nevada

For more than a decade, the NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction has provided a unique forum where all stakeholders in the field of gambling disorders and responsible gaming come together to discuss the latest research, share best practices and explore real-world applications for new scientific findings.

Changes in health care policies and mental health diagnostic codes are driving a larger conversation of what recovery and prevention should include for those with addictive disorders. From the Affordable Care Act to the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-5, these changes impact how researchers study gambling disorders, how the industry builds responsible gaming programs to educate their patrons and how clinicians relate to their clients.

The 14th annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction will bridge the gap between these key stakeholders and the public about what these changes in the mental health space mean for communities. National leaders in public health, the gaming industry and academia will examine these issues by discussing the latest and most relevant research and news key topics, including:

■ How the Affordable Care Act and DSM-5 will impact treatment options

■ The effectiveness of evidence-based self-help recovery resources

■ Neurobiology of gambling disorders

■ The efficacy of responsible gaming programs - both in person and online.

This three-day conference is designed to enhance your professional development, whether you’re in the health care sector, the gaming industry, government or academia, by providing the following:

■ The latest information on treatment for gambling disorders

■ Continuing education units for clinicians

■ Ideas for building and enhancing responsible gaming programs

■ Opportunities for researchers to present their work in the annual poster session

■ A critical perspective that will help gaming regulators and public officials develop and evaluate policies that address gambling disorders

■ Interactive pre-conference workshops

World Hearing Voices Congress

November 20-22, 2013 Melbourne, Australia

Traditionally held in Europe, this extraordinary conference brings together the world’s leading experts on hearing voices and recovery.  It is an event unlike anything else in mental health, filled with hope, innovative thinking and collaboration.  This year the congress will be hosted in Melbourne by Voices Vic, Prahran Mission.

The congress is consumer-led, but is developed by a working group which also includes members from all mental health disciplines, real practice and the latest research, carers & families, and multicultural & indigenous perspectives.

Working together to build our understanding about hearing voices and new ways of thinking about recovery.

For voice hearers, consumers, service users, clinicians, community workers, carers and family, researchers and students.

Three days of new ideas, collaborative conversations, innovative research and practice, and stories of hope and creativity.

The themes for this year's congress have been announced:

1. Madness has meaning

2. Inviting curiosity about voices

3. A new era in leadership by those with lived experience

4. New practice and research for working with voices

5. Opening new doors for families and carers of voice hearers

Anxiety and Depression Conference 2014

Personalized Treatments for Anxiety and Mood Disorders

March 27-30, 2014 Chicago, Illinois

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) leads the way in bringing together a multidisciplinary community of basic and clinical researchers and clinicians with diverse backgrounds in psychiatry, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, neuroscience, and more. ADAA sponsors the only conference focusing exclusively on science and treatment of anxiety and depression, including but not limited to generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, phobias, depression, and related disorders in children and adults. Submissions are welcome on a broad range of research and practice topics relating to these disorders.

For Clinicians and Researchers

The conference creates an essential bridge between clinicians and researchers. The overall goal is to improve patient outcomes by advancing dissemination and implementation of research and providing experiential learning about evidence-based treatments and best practices in real-world settings.

Theme: Personalized Treatments for Anxiety and Mood Disorders

Meanings of Madness: Critical and Creative Perspectives

Catherine Mcauley School Of Nursing And Midwifery and School Of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork, Ireland in association with Critical Voices Network Ireland

13 And 14 November 2013, University College Cork, Ireland

Madness is a word that continues to invite controversy, with some perceiving it to be a derogatory term, others perceiving it as a celebration of human creativity and diversity, whilst others position themselves somewhere in the middle. This year’s conference, now in its 5th year, aims to explore these various positions by focusing on critical perspectives on the meaning of madness as a human experience and on creative responses to such an experience.

The conference offers opportunities to consider:

• Meanings of madness

• Broadening understandings of expressions of madness

• creative approaches to engaging with and responding to madness

The Conference organisers are Harry Gijbels, Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Lydia Sapouna, School of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork, Ireland.

28th International Congress of Applied Psychology

July 8-13, 2014 Paris, France

2013 International Conference on Education, Psychology and Society

The 2013 International Conference on Education, Psychology and Society (ICEPAS) will be held on July 26-28, 2013, in Bangkok, Thailand. The ICEPAS Conference offers a real opportunity to bring together professors, researchers and high education students of different disciplines, discuss new issues, and discover the most recent development and trends in Education, Psychology and Society.

Contact Us

If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate and contact us at once.

Organiser: Higher Education Forum

Address: 12-1 F., No. 129, Sec. 1, Fuxing S. Rd., Taipei Taiwan

Phone: 886 2 27401498
e-mail: icepas@icepas.org

Society for Police & Criminal Psychology 2013 Annual Conference

September 25 – 28, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Society for Police & Criminal Psychology is a multi-disciplinary group that encourages the scientific study of the criminal justice system and the application of behavioral science knowledge to problems in criminal justice, including law enforcement, judicial, and corrections elements. Consequently, it solicits participation from psychologists, psychiatrists, lawyers, police officers, corrections personnel, social workers, and other professionals involved in the scientific study of the criminal justice system.

Society for Research in Psychopathology 2013 Annual Meeting

The Twenty Seventh Annual Meeting of the Society for Research in Psychopathology will be held in Oakland, California, USA, from Thursday September 19, 2013 through Sunday, September 23, 2013.

1st International Conference on LGBT Psychology and Related Fields – Coming Out for LGBT Psychology in the Current International Scenario

June 20th to 22nd 2013 Lisbon, Portugal

The1st International Conference on LGBT Psychology and related fields – Coming out for LGBT Psychology in the current international scenario will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from June 20th to 22nd 2013. This Conference will be a unique opportunity to create a forum for students, researchers and scholars interested in different areas of LGBT research to discuss current topics, so to bridge the gap between LGBT research and the community realities in which LGBT people live in.

The main objective of this Conference is to give visibility to LGBT Research, with particular emphasis on LGBT Psychology, thus providing a significant contribution to a civic, socially conscientious and sustainable development in the current international scenario that respects sexual diversity.

For questions about registration please email aruivo.lisboa@abreu.pt