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Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
Fifth Annual Mood and Anxiety Disorders Conference
ANXIETY DISORDERS SPECTRUM
OCTOBER 26, 2007
Ramada Inn
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Program Description
Anxiety Disorders are among the most common medical illness that can be effectively treated. Research is yielding new, improved therapies that can help most people with anxiety disorders lead productive, fulfilling lives. This conference will address the diagnosis and pharmacologic management and use of cognitive behavior therapy in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Current research in anxiety disorders will be presented. The Tanner Lecture will discuss how the power of coalitions impacts public perceptions and behavior.
This program targets physicians in psychiatry, neurology, and primary care as well as other healthcare professionals: pharmacists, nurses, psychologists, counselors, social workers, and case managers. |
Registration Information
To register for Anxiety Disorders Spectrum please complete the registration form and return it by October 19, 2007, to the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry Conference Office, along with your payment (checks made payable to West Virginia University). Registrations received by October 19 will be confirmed in writing.
If you are unable to attend the program after you have registered, you must notify us by October 19, 2007 to receive a refund. No refunds will be made after this date.
We reserve the right to cancel individual sessions or the entire program. In the event of a program cancellation, a full tuition refund will be made. Program fees include materials, breaks and continuing education credits.
For more information, call 304-293-2637 or e-mail: kcrosby@hsc.wvu.edu. |
The Program
| 7:30 am |
Registration |
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| 8:15 am |
Overview of Mood and Anxiety Disorders |
James Stevenson, MD |
| 8:30 am |
Is Anxiety Hereditary? A Look at Genetics |
Cheryl Hill, MD, Ph/D |
| 9:30 am |
The Neurobiology of Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder |
James Peykanu, MD |
| 10:30 am |
Break
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| 10:45 am |
The Diagnosis and Pharmacologic Management
of Anxiety Spectrum Disorders |
Walter Byrd, MD |
| 11:45 am |
Lunch
The Tanner Lecture Series
Stronger Together: The Power of Multi-Party
Multi Channel Advocacy
* Ms. Claxton’s’ presentation is from 12:15 -1:15 pm
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Isabelle Claxton, MA |
| 1:30 pm |
Update of Neuropharmacology of Anxiety and New Treatment Opportunities |
James O'Donnell, PhD |
| 2:15 pm |
Break |
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| 2:30 pm |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders |
Amy Combs-Lane, PhD
Kevin Larkin, PhD
Stacey Waller, PhD |
| 4:30 pm |
Adjourn |
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Program Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
Is Anxiety Hereditary? A Look at Genetics
• discuss basic genetic principles of anxiety and mood disorders
• identify the importance of epigenetic contributions to disease expression
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The Neurobiology of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• explain how OCD and hoarding are unique anxiety disorders
• identify neuroimaging correlates of treatment outcomes |
The Diagnosis and Pharmacologic Management of Anxiety Spectrum Disorders
• identify key diagnostic features of the anxiety disorders
• identify different psychopharmacological approaches to treatment of the anxiety spectrum
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Stronger Together: The Power of Multi-Party, Multi Channel Advocacy
• discuss the importance of building alliances for advocacy
• describe how the “Depression is Real” campaign developed a coalition |
Update of Neuropharmacology of Anxiety and New Treatment Opportunities
• identify new pharmacological interventions in the treatment of anxiety disorders
• discuss new approaches to understanding anxiety disorders
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
• describe the behavioral theories pertaining to the onset and maintenance of anxiety disorders
• list the range of assessment tools used for patients with anxiety disorders
• describe the fundamental CBT treatment techniques used in treating anxiety disorders
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Faculty
Walter R. Byrd, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
WVU School of Medicine
Morgantown, WV
Isabelle Claxton, MA
Executive Vice-President
Porter Novelli Public Affairs
New York, NY
Amy Combs-Lane, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
WVU School of Medicine
Morgantown, WV
Cheryl A. Hill, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor and Forensic Psychiatrist
Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
WVU School of Medicine
Medical Director, Adult Inpatient Program
Chestnut Ridge Hospital
Morgantown, WV
Kevin T. Larkin, PhD
Professor
Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
WVU School of Medicine and
Department of Psychology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
James M. O’Donnell, PhD
Assistant Dean for Research and Professor
Departments of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, Neurobiology, and Anatomy
WVU School of Medicine
Morgantown, WV
James A. Peykanu, MD
Chief Resident
Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
WVU School of Medicine
Morgantown, WV
Stacey A. Waller, PhD
Clinical Psychologis
tDepartment of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
WVU School of Medicine
Morgantown, WV
Fees
Program fees include lunch, materials, breaks, and continuing education credits.
Physicians |
$125 |
Allied Health Professionals |
$85 |
Application
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For more information call 293-2637.
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