The North American Society for the Study of Personality Disorders (NASSPD) will host its annual conference in Pittsburgh, PA on April 11-13, 2019. The organization is devoted to research concerning personality disorders. 

During the past decade, the view of personality disorders has changed dramatically. Rather than being seen as chronic conditions, it has been found that they have a particularly good symptomatic outcome. We are committed to further research on these disorders. We are also committed to informing clinicians, patients, and their family members about the latest information concerning this set of disorders. Finally, we are committed to aggressively advocating for the funding that these common but disabling disorders deserve. As we move forward, we look to established leaders in the field for guidance. We also hope to cultivate a new generation of researchers who will advance the field and by doing so, will lessen the suffering of these challenging patients.

The three-day conference will be for learning and networking. NASSPD is committed to informing others about the latest in personality disorder research. From inspiring keynotes to engaging workshops and presentations, NASSPD 2019 is the place to discover all this year’s most buzzworthy breakthroughs in the field. Continuing education credits will be available. 

Expand your network and connect with both new and established leaders across the field of personality disorder research. NASSPD is not just an opportunity to learn, but the foremost opportunity to make lasting connections with others across the discipline. 

Featured Speakers

David Brent, MD
Endowed Chair in Suicide Studies and Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Epidemiology, and Clinical and Translational Science, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Paul Pilkonis, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Clinical and Translational Science, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Thomas Widiger, PhD
Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Kentucky

Date and Location. The conference will take place April 11-13, 2019 at the Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center, located at 100 Lytton Avenue in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh.

Who Should Attend. Psychiatrists, clinical and research psychologists, social workers, psychiatric residents, and psychology interns.

Conference Learning Objectives. At the completion of the program, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the underlying neurobiological findings that correlates with suicide risk and will develop an algorithm to manage this risk in patients with personality.

2. Describe how to match patient characteristics with specific forms of psychotherapy and select appropriate psychosocial treatments for the personality disorders.

3. Implement an action plan to more effectively engage family members in the discussion of diagnosis and prognosis with their loved one with a personality disorder.

How to Register. Registration for the conference is closed.

For More Information. Please contact Nancy Mundy at 412-204-9090 or via email at mundnl@upmc.edu.