Overview
The focus was on presenting the recent cutting-edge evidence pertaining to Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Schizophrenia. This covered all aspects, including aetiology and treatments, from biological, psychological and social perspectives.
This will also cover some recent myths regarding the existing evidence base. The aim of this sessions will be to update colleagues as to recent developments in these clinical areas, and foster discussion.
Objectives
- Understand recent evidence pertaining to the aetiology of bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia.
- Understand recent developments in the treatment of bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia.
- This will cover biological, psychological and social treatments.
Speakers
Chair: Dr Kathleen Merikangas, National Institute of Mental Health, Washington
Professor Allan Young, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, London
Professor Stephen Lawrie, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Dr Sameer Jauhar, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, London
