26th Annual Public Sector Psychiatry Conference
Young Adults in the Extended Mental Health Systems of Massachusetts in the 21st Century
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
University Campus, Amphitheatre III
(Directions and Parking Info)
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655
Registration: 7:30-8:10 a.m.
Hosted by: Department of Psychiatry, UMass Chan Medical School
Jointly sponsored by: Massachusetts Psychiatric Society
Program Description
The transition from childhood to adulthood is a difficult time for youth and families in the best of circumstances. The exigencies of this transition are compounded by serious emotional disturbance/psychopathology. Quagmires abound in service systems nationwide that have as much trouble transitioning youth from the child system to the adult system of care as the youth does making the transition. This conference examines multiple aspects of the care and treatment of transition age youth, providing information from the system to the individual level that can directly affect clinical practice, policy, and research.
Objectives: After attending the entire conference, participants should be able to:
- Describe normal development through the transition age years
- Explain the commonly made mistakes in treating transition-age youth with serious mental illness
- Employ appropriate psychological treatment for transition-age youth with serious mental illness
- State at least two novel approaches to community-based treatment for transition-age youth with serious mental illness
- Demonstrate an understanding of the phenomenology of serious mental illness during the transition-age period
- Employ at least one intervention for fire setting in transition-age youth
Registration Fee:
$130. Registrations should not be mailed unless receipt can be guaranteed by June 4, 2010. On-site registration: $150.
Group and Discounted Fee:
$75. Employees of the Department of Mental Health are offered a discounted rate of $75. Institutions and organizations that enroll 5 or more persons at the same time are offered a discounted rate of $75.
This tax-deductible fee includes lunch, parking, and continuing education credit.
Deadline:
Pre-registration will be closed when space is full or at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2010 at the latest. Registration should not be mailed unless receipt before that time is guaranteed. On-site registration will not be accepted when space is full – so register early.
Continuing Education Credit:
Physicians: The Massachusetts Psychiatric Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Massachusetts Medical Society for Continuing Medical Education through the Joint Sponsorship of the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society and the Public Sector Division of the UMass Chan Medical School’s Department of Psychiatry.
The Massachusetts Psychiatric Society is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Psychologists: The UMass Chan Medical School, Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UMass Chan Medical School, Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is being offered for 6 continuing education credits (CE) for psychologists.
Nurses and Social Workers: Continuing education credits for nurses and social workers have been applied for and are pending approval.
Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel your registration before May 28, 2010, your fee is refundable less a $25 processing charge. After that date, no refunds will be given for any reason – including weather and other emergencies. Substitutions are always acceptable with prior notification.
Weather Emergency Policy:
While the probability of delay or cancellation of the conference is highly unlikely, we recognize that we are all subject to the vagaries of New England weather. If a weather emergency does occur, and you are in doubt as to whether or not the course will be held, call 508-334-0578 before 4 p.m. on June 15, 2010.
Comfort:
Business casual is very appropriate for this conference. Although every attempt will be made to ensure the comfort of our attendees, we suggest that you may wish to bring a sweater/jacket if you tend to be chilly.
Further Information & Special Needs:
Call the UMass Chan Department of Psychiatry 508-334-0578 for assistance.
Policy on Faculty and Provider Disclosure:
It is the policy of the UMass Chan Medical School to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all activities. All faculty participating in CME activities are required to present evidence-based data, identify and reference off-label product use and disclose all relevant financial relationships with those supporting the activity or others whose products or services are discussed. Faculty disclosure will be provided in the activity materials.