Registration/Course Enrollment Open
Industry-Supported Symposia
W41. After a Parent's Suicide: Children's Grief and HealingChair: Nancy Rappaport, M.D.
W42. From Narrative and Theory to Evidence-Based Support for Psychiatrists Working Under Extreme StressAPA Lifers; Chair: Sheila Hafter Gray, M.D.
W43. Physician Heal Thyself: Scandals, Suicides, and Substance Abuse Among UsCo-Chairs: Margaret Bishop Baier, M.D., Scott Embley, L.C.S.W.
W44. Mood Disorders in Women of Reproductive AgeChair: Natalie Rasgon, M.D.
W46. Changing Paradigms of Psychiatric Practice in an Era of Health Care ReformAPA Council on Advocacy and Government Relations; Co-Chairs: Javeed Sukhera, M.D., Sarah Vinson, M.D.
W47. Ambulatory Medical Clinics as Training Sites for Residents and Fellows in Psychosomatic MedicineChair: Robert C. Joseph, M.D
S31. Understanding Personality Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Current Status and Future DirectionsAPA and AsPD Joint Symposium
Advancing From Understanding Personality Disorders in Young People Toward Early Detection and Intervention Andrew Chanen, M.B.B.S.
Why and Under What Circumstances Should We Make the Diagnosis of Personality Disorders in Children and Adolescents? Joel Paris, M.D.
Measurement and Assessment of PD precursors: Links to Normal Personality and Axis I Problems Jennifer Tackett, M.D.
S32. Treatment of Depression in Ethnic Minorities
Disparity in Depression Treatment Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations in the United States Margarita Alegria, Ph.D.
Diagnosing Depression in People of African Ancestry: National and International Perspectives William B. Lawson, M.D.
Ethical and Cultural Considerations in Treating Depression in Patients of Chinese Background Albert S. Yeung, M.D.
Use of Treatments for Depression Among Blacks, Latinos, and Caucasians Hector M. González, Ph.D.
S33. Approaches to Schizophrenia Through Phases of the Illness
Early Identification of the Psychosis Prodrome and Clinical Practice Kristin Cadenhead, M.D.
Management of First-Episode Schizophrenia John M. Kane, M.D.
Approaches to Schizophrenia Peter Weiden, M.D.
Evaluation and Intervention for the Persistently Ill Schizophrenic Person S. Charles Schulz, M.D.
S34. Diagnosing and Treating the Narcissistic Personality Disorder: AwaitingDSM-5 International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders
Observing Narcissistically Vulnerable Traits Mardi Horowitz, M.D.
Treatment Implications of the Proposed DSM-5 Representation of Narcissism Donna S. Bender, Ph.D.
A Self-Regulatory Model and Strategies for Treatment of Narcissistic Personality Disorder Elsa Ronningstam, Ph.D.
Promoting Awareness of Mental States and Their Triggers and Reducing Feelings of Rejection in Treatment of Narcissistic Pathology Giuseppe Giancarlo Dimaggio, M.D.
S35. Sex/Gender Differences and Women-Specific Issues in Drug Abuse: Predicting and Improving Treatment OutcomesNational Institute on Drug Abuse
Gender Differences in Psychiatric Comorbidity With Substance Use Disorder: Implications, Telescoping, and Treatment Kathleen Brady, M.D.
Significant Role of Sex-Based Biology in Predicting Relapse and Clinical Outcomes in Drug Abuse Rajita Sinha, Ph.D.
Women-Focused Treatment for Substance Use Disorders: Results From the Women's Recovery Group Study Shelly F. Greenfield, M.D.
Substance-Abusing Women With PTSD: How Best to Treat? Denise Hien, Ph.D.
The Use of Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Vouchers to Improve Treatment Utilization and Outcome in Pregnant Substance Users Theresa Winhusen, Ph.D.
MC03. Psychodynamic PsychotherapyChair: Glen O. Gabbard, M.D.
MC04. Practical Cognitive-Behavior TherapyChair: Jesse Wright, M.D., Ph.D.
International Medical Graduates Residents Institute (Institute Registration Required)Co-Chairs: Nyapati Rao, M.D., Deborah Hales, M.D.
APA Member Center Open Publishers' Bookfair Open
Scientific and Clinical Reports Session 1. To Be Announced
W48. Street to Home: SHAME in HomelessnessCo-Chairs: Prakash Chandra, M.D., Hina Tasleem, M.B.B.S.
W49. I'm Violent, Admit Me If You Dare: How and Where to Manage Potentially Violent Individuals With Unclear Diagnoses Presenting to Emergency ServicesCo-Chairs: Kenneth Certa, M.D., Jessica Mosier, M.D.
W50. Psychiatric Care in Lat in America: Current Challenges and Future PerspectivesCo-Chairs: Pedro Ruiz, M.D., Rodrigo A. Muñoz M.D.
W51. Update on Parasomnias: A Review for Psychiatric PracticeCo-Chairs: Dimitri Markov, M.D., Marina Goldman, M.D.
W52. Cultural Diversities: The Impact on Mental Health Treatment and Evaluation in Jails and PrisonsAPA Council on Psychiatry and Law; Chair: Henry Weinstein, M.D.
W53. Scope of Practice Challenges:Experiences, Successes, and Tribulations From Across the CountryCo-Chairs: Jerry Halverson, M.D., Claudia Reardon, M.D.
Industry-Supported Symposia
Business Meeting and Forum (Open to APA voting members only.)
Overview of Recovery for PsychiatristsChair: Mark Ragins, M.D.
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Scientific and Clinical Reports
Session 2. To Be Announced
Session 3. To Be Announced
W54. Making the Most of Your Chief Year: Chief Residents' Forum, Part 1Co-Chairs: Rex Huang M.D., Jonathan Horey, M.D.
W55. PromotingInternational Medical Graduates' Psychosocial Support During Residency TrainingCo-Chairs: Anu Matorin, M.D., Pedro Ruiz, M.D.
W56. Maintenance Treatment for Opiate Dependence: Terminable or Interminable?National Institute on Drug Abuse; Co-Chairs: Ivan Montoya, M.D., Herbert Kleber, M.D.
L3. Manfred L. Guttmacher Award LectureRobert I. Simon, M.D., Kenneth Tardiff, M.D.
S39. The Medical Home: Is There a Place for Psychiatry in It?APA Council on Children, Adolescents, and Their Families
A Primary Care Perspective Frank Degruy, M.D.
The Pediatric Medical Home: Where Does the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Fit In? Michael Houston, M.D.
Psychiatry and Primary Care Integration: Challenges and Opportunities Eliot Sorel, M.D.
S40. Privacy in Electronic Medical Records
Privacy Violations and Consequences Zebulon Taintor, M.D.
Privacy and Control in Health Information Exchanges: More than an Illusion? Glenn A. Martin, M.D.
The Perspective of Family Members on Privacy in Electronic Medical Records Edward F. Foulks, M.D.
Health IT and Privacy: Critical Pathways to Improving Mental Health Care Deven C. McGraw, J.D.
General Medical Views of Electronic Medical Record Privacy Laura Fochtmann, M.D.
S41. Health and Mental Health Around the World? Are All Systems Go?
The Canadian Health Care System: Pros and Cons Gail Robinson, M.D.
The Swiss Health System: Private Insurance and Solidarity Are Possible Olivier Halfon, M.D.
The French System: "Health Security" for All? Gisèle Apter, M.D.
S36. Treating Chronic Pain and Co-Occuring Addiction in SubstanceAbuse PatientsNational Institute on Drug Abuse
Why Do Some Patients Have Persistent Pain and Persistent Opioid Use Following Surgery: An Inception Cohort Study Ian Carroll, M.D.
Clinical Aspects of Risk Management in Opioid Therapy Steve Passik, Ph.D.
Behavioral Treatment for Co-Occurring Chronic Pain and Opioid Addiction Richard Schottenfeld, M.D.
Results of the Prescription Opioid Addiction Treatment Study: A Multi-Site Trial of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network Roger Weiss, M.D.
Overview of the Treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain in the Patient With a History of Addiction Sean Mackey, M.D.
S37. Culturally Sensitive Treatment of Psychologically Distressed Ethnic and Non-English-Speaking Populations
Efficacy of a Culturally Adapted Parent-Training Program for Ethnic Minority Families From Low-Income Communities Esther J. Calzada, Ph.D., Laurie Miller Brotman, Ph.D.
Culturally Sensitive Treatment of Traumatized Refugees and Ethnic Populations: Emotion Regulation Therapy for PTSD Devon E. Hinton, M.D., Ph.D., David H. Barlow, Ph.D., Michael W. Otto, Ph.D., Mark H. Pollack, M.D.
Adapting Psychosocial Treatments for Mexican Americans With Schizophrenia Alex Kopelowicz, M.D.
Using Culturally Adapted Motivational Interviewing to Improve Retention of Latino Outpatients in Antidepressant Therapy Roberto Lewis-Fernández, M.D.
Preventive Interventions for Refugee Families in Resettlement Stevan Weine, M.D.
S38. Neuroendocrine and Neuroimmunological Correlates of Bipolar Disorder in Women
Reproductive Endocrine Function in Women With Bipolar Disorder and Controls Natalie Rasgon, M.D., Ph.D.
Inflammatory and Oxidative Pathways in Mood Disorders: Novel Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities Michael Berk, M.D., Ph.D.
Serum B12 Levels and Thyroid Function in Bipolar Disorder: Is There a Gender Difference? Aysegul Ozerdem, M.D., Ph.D.
Insulin Disturbance as a Critical Factor in Bipolar Disorder Roger McIntyre, M.D.
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Scientific and Clinical Reports
Session 4. To be announced
Session 5. To be announced
W57. Making the Most of Your Chief Year: Resident's Forum, Part IIChair: Rex Huang, M.D.
Opening Session and Presidential Address (Note new time.)
Industry-Supported Symposia
MW2. Voicing the Unspeakable: Reflections on, and Discussion About, Overcoming Loss by SuicideChair: Sally Heckel, B.A.