Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conference Australia

The annual conference of the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry will be held in Adelaide between the 19th and 22nd of October 2017.

The Conference theme Growing Minds: The Early Origins of Mental Health and Disorder will develop the theme around the early origins of mental health problems experienced by children, adolescents and adults. For example, what are the key psychological, biological and social factors during antenatal and postnatal development that increase risk for later mental health problems? Which of these factors are amenable to change? As well, what key risk factors may be amenable to change during the preschool years? What interventions are available to address these issues and how could we improve these interventions in coming years? The choice of the conference theme reflects increasing recognition that reducing the incidence and prevalence of mental health problems will require a better understanding about their early origins and the implementation of effective universal, targeted and clinical interventions during the early years.

Pre-conference Workshops
The diverse and stimulating academic program will be complemented by a range of pre-conference workshops, which have been released online – register now to secure your place.  If you have already registered for the conference, you simply need to log in to your account to add the workshops to your registration.

Dr Richard Rose (UK)
Therapeutic Life Story Work (full day workshop)

Professor Edward Melhuish (UK)
Good Quality Education in Early Childhhod: Examination of Evidence & Discussion of how to Implement Best Practices (half day workshop)

Dr Peter Szatmari (Canada)
Managing Co-morbid Mental Health Challenges Among Children & Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)(half day workshop)
Registrations
The Organising Committee would also like to remind you that early bird registrations are now open and will close on Tuesday 1 August.

One- and three-day registrations  are available as well as discounted rates for psychiatry trainees. Registration fees include the welcome reception on Thursday 19 October and a movie night (limited spaces available) on Saturday 21 October.

A certain highlight of the conference will be the conference dinner on Friday 20 October at the Adelaide Oval, one of Australia’s most iconic sporting venues.

A number of accommodation options are available and can be booked when you register.

Register now to secure your place for this exciting conference, or for more information please visit the conference website.