Description

Advances in Care for Anxiety, Trauma & Bereavement: Interdisciplinary Treatment Strategies & A Review of Evidence-Based Research

This dynamic and interactive one-day conference is designed to bring mental health and primary care clinicians up-to-date with advances in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and complicated grief (CG).

Anxiety disorders – including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), and panic disorder (PD) – as well as the stressor-induced conditions of PTSD and CG are among the most prevalent, distressing and impairing of all psychiatric conditions. Improving outcomes for individuals with anxiety disorders, PTSD and CG is dependent upon recognizing their associated risk factors, neurobiology, and core diagnostic features. This leads to early and effective identification of these conditions, as well as wider utilization of appropriate evidence-based treatment approaches. 

During this conference, expert faculty provide an overview on developments in the diagnostic criteria for PTSD, GAD, SAD and PD, as well as the latest evidence for pharmacological and behavioral treatment strategies. In addition, faculty present an introduction to the assessment and treatment of CG, a prolonged bereavement-specific syndrome characterized by traumatic and separation distress.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Review the current and proposed diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders.
  • Recognize complicated grief as a distressing, impairing and treatable condition.
  • Explain the neurobiology of anxiety and trauma-related disorders.
  • Describe evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches to PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.
  • Describe recent advances in the pharmacological treatment of PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.

Target Audience

Psychiatrists, pediatricians, primary care physicians, nurses, school mental health counselors, social workers, and other mental health providers.

Pricing

MDs and Other Doctoral Level Professionals
$195 ($175 with discount if purchased by March 22nd)

Other Professionals and Trainees
$165 ($145 with discount if purchased by March 22nd)

Cancellation Policy

A $20.00 administrative fee will be deducted for cancellations. Refund requests must be received in writing no later than April 19, 2013. No refunds or credits will be made thereafter.

Agenda

Saturday, April 27, 2013
  • 8:30-9:00am Registration and Breakfast
  • 9:00-9:15 Welcome and Introduction ~ Tristan L. Gorrindo, MD
  • 9:15-9:45 What is Complicated Grief and How Can it be Treated? ~ Naomi Simon, MD, MSc
  • 9:45-10:00 Question and Answer
  • 10:00-10:30 Understanding the Neurobiology of Fear and Trauma ~ Mohammed R. Milad, PhD
  • 10:30-10:45 Question and Answer
  • 10:45-11:00 Coffee Break
  • 11:00-11:45 DSM-5: Overview of the Diagnosis Criteria Changes in Anxiety and Trauma Related Disorders ~ T.H. Eric Bui, MD, PhD
  • 11:45-12:00pm Question and Answer
  • 12:00-12:45 Lunch (On Your Own)
  • 12:45-1:15 Recent Advances in Pharmacological Treatments for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder ~ John J. Worthington, MD
  • 1:15-1:30 Question and Answer
  • 1:30-2:00 Recent Advances in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder ~ Luana Marques, PhD
  • 2:00-2:15 Question and Answer
  • 2:15-2:45 Recent Advances in Pharmacological Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ~ Mireya Nadal-Vicens, MD, PhD
  • 2:45-3:00 Question and Answer
  • 3:00-3:15 Coffee Break
  • 3:15-3:45 Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ~ Meredith E. Charney, PhD
  • 3:45-4:00 Question and Answer
  • 4:00-4:30 Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy for PTSD ~ Steffany J. Fredman, PhD
  • 4:30-4:45 Question and Answer
  • 4:45 Adjourn

Faculty

  • T. H. Eric Bui, MD, PhD
    Research Psychiatrist, Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and RSF-MGH Home Base Program, MGH
    Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
  • Meredith E. Charney, PhD
  • Steffany J. Fredman, PhD
    Staff Psychologist, Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders, Massachusetts General Hospital
    Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
  • Luana Marques, PhD
    Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry; Harvard Medical School
    Director of Psychotherapy Research and Training Program at the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders
  • Mohammed R. Milad, PhD
  • Mireya Nadal-Vicens, MD, PhD
  • Naomi M. Simon, MD, MSc
    Chief Medical Officer, Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program
    Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
    Director, Center for Anxiety & Traumatic Stress Related Disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital
  • John J. Worthington, MD
    Staff Psychiatrist, Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders, MGH
    Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

CME Information

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

McLean Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credit Designation
Psychologists: The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This offering meeting the criteria for 6.50 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists. 
Nurses: This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 6.50 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. 
Social Workers: This program has been approved for 6.5 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston Collegeand Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number D 60386.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor: This program has been approved for 6.5 Licensed Mental Health Counselor Continuing Education contact hours in Category 1. Licensed Mental Health Counselor course authorization Number 13-0199.

Policy on Faculty and Provider Disclosure 
It is the policy of McLean Hospital that faculty and providers disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity. McLean Hospital has established policies in place that identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. 

Planner Disclosures 
The following planners and/or their spouse/partner have reported no relevant financial relationship with a commercial interest:
John A. Fromson, MD, reviewer 
Tristan Gorrindo, MD 
Anan Nathif, EdM 

Speaker Disclosures:
The following speakers and/or their spouse/partner have reported no relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest:
T. H. Eric Bui, MD, PhD
Meredith Charney, PhD
Luana Marques, PhD
Mohammed Milad, PhD
John Worthington, MD

The following speaker and/or their spouse/partner has reported a relevant financial relationship with a commercial interest:
Steffany J. Fredman, PhD
Royalties:
Guilford Press
Naomi Simon, MD, MSc
Research Grants: 
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Forest Laboratories, NIMH, DOD
Speaking/CME/Consulting: 
MGH Psychiatry Academy
Equity: Spouse: Elan, Dandreon, G Zero, Gatekeeper
Mireya Nadal-Vicens, MD, PhD
Research Grants: 
Pfizer
Speaking/CME/Consulting: 
MGH Psychiatry Academy, Falcon Reviews/Becker Healthcare
Equity: None
Royalty/Patient: None

We are committed to giving learners the most comprehensive view of disclosure information. For this reason, in addition to listing the disclosures specific to this activity, we also maintain a database of global disclosures for all faculty who plan or speak at our activities. Biographical information for each faculty is also included. To view a specific speaker or planner’s global disclosure, please click on the appropriate link below.

T. H. Eric Bui, MD, PhD

Meredith E. Charney, PhD

Steffany J. Fredman, PhD

Luana Marques, PhD

Mohammed R. Milad, PhD

Mireya Nadal-Vicens, MD, PhD

Naomi M. Simon, MD, MSc

John J. Worthington, MD

Hardware/Software Specifications:
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Location

Starr Center, 185 Cambridge Street, 2nd floor, Boston, MA, USA