Conferences

The Youth and Family Research Program and ADHD Across the Lifespan Clinic of Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) are proud to present the 7th Annual Conference on ADHD and Executive Function. The keynote presentations this year will be given by Amori Mikami, PhD, and Kevin Antshel, PhD. Dr. Mikami is Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Dr. Antshel is Professor and Director of Clinical Training at Syracuse University.

Attend the Fall 2018 Alternatives for Families - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) Training and learn more about how this trauma-informed, evidence-based intervention, can improve the relationship between children and their caregivers by addressing individual and family problems relating to frequent family conflicts, behavior problems (including physical aggression), anger and verbal aggression, and other issues.

We are looking forward to this special symposium on Imaging the Aging Brain on October 10th. Registrants will learn how imaging technology is transforming the way scientists study the aging brain and how this innovative research is contributing to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other brain disorders. Please note that registration is now closed for this event.

The Department of Psychiatry and UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPSY) are proud to host the 7th Annual Clinician Educator Showcase on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at WPSY. Please note that registration has closed for this event.

Social and cultural issues can shift quickly: pressing concerns today may have been all but unheard of days or months ago. Applying ethical tools and standards to new dilemmas can be challenging because the codes and rules evolve slowly. This presentation will address two issues that are timely, evolving, and challenging: talking to patients about firearms and managing boundaries and access in an era of social media.

The Pittsburgh Schizophrenia Conference is an annual meeting at which the advances in schizophrenia research are reviewed by experts in the field. This year’s meeting will cover a range of topics including a review of psychotherapies in schizophrenia, the use of transcranial direct current stimulation for auditory hallucinations, when is it appropriate to deprescribe anticholinergic drugs and the impact of service coordination activities on the care of persons with serious mental illness.