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AN INVITATION

Public Talk on Psychiatry and Science:

Translating Science into Better Treatments and Recovery-correction

The Canadian Psychiatric Association invites you to the

PRESIDENT’S PUBLIC TALK

Hosted by CPA President, Dr. Nizar Ladha When: Wednesday, October 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Where: Pacific Ballroom, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Who’s invited? EVERYONE! IT’S FREE. Light refreshments will be served.
Dr. Nizar Ladha, CPA President, invites you to bring your questions to a panel of top research experts in psychiatry. These include:
Dr. Susan Abbey

, a specialist in consultation-liaison psychiatry, a branch of psychiatry concentrated on the interaction between mind and body.
Dr. Simon Davidson

, a child, adolescent and family psychiatrist and a passionate advocate at the federal, provincial and regional government levels and Chair of the Child and Youth Advisory Committee for the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Dr. Donald Addington,

a respected schizophrenia researcher with interests in depression in schizophrenia, early intervention and mental health services. He is also Chairman of the Canadian Psychiatric Association.
Dr. Sidney Kennedy

, an international leader in mood and anxiety disorders, research and education.
Join Dr. Ladha and the panelists for a talk about the role science plays in supporting recovery and bettering psychiatric treatments—past, present and future. Ample opportunity will be provided for audience members to talk with experts and ask questions.
Topics include:
What causes mental illness? How is it Diagnosed? How can it be treated? What does the future hold?

Information:

Hélène Côté, Senior Communications Specialist

Until October 10, 613 234 2815 x 232

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