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Critical Insights in Psychiatry from the Johns Hopkins Distinguished Author Series
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Receive in-depth presentations on the following scheduled topics:
Will the Real Bipolar Disorder Stand Up? The different types and divisions of Bipolar Disorder and changing criteria are presented, along with the implications of expanding and modifying the definition and treatment of this disease. By J. Raymond DePaulo Jr., MD, Henry Phipps Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Chronic Pain and Depression. Learn from a pain treatment authority the key signs of depression in patients with chronic pain, as well as new details about the link between depression and persistent pain. In addition, get the latest treatment modification recommendations, plus the key reasons why men and women experience pain differently. By Michael Clark, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Genes, Cognition and Emotion. A Senior Investigator with the NIH reviews important results and conclusions regarding the relationship between genes and psychiatric syndromes, and explores how the brain processes cognitive and emotional information By Daniel Weinberger, MD,
Chief of the Clinical Brain Disorders Branch, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD
What Causes Autism? A behavioral expert evaluates the popular and not so popular theories of the causes of autism, including vaccinations, mercury levels and genetics.
By Susan Folstein, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
PLUS, contributions from… Paul McHugh, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins, and former Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Adam Kaplin, MD, Assistant Professor of Affective Disorders, Johns Hopkins; Godfrey Pearlson, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine and Director of Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center; Glenn Treisman, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins; John Walkup, MD, Associate Professor of Child Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins and more.
Statement of Need: This activity’s needs were determined from subscriber comments, literature review, and the opinion of clinical experts.
The latest diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to best practices in Psychiatric care will be reviewed and discussed by distinguished physicians from Johns Hopkins and other academic institutions. The controversy surrounding the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) will be presented. In addition, leading experts in the psychiatric profession will discuss advances in procedures for diagnosing and treating chronic pain-induced depression, autism and bipolar disorder, and the key issues in physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Intended Audience: Psychiatrists and other health professionals interested in new developments in Psychiatry from distinguished leaders in the specialty.
Special Prerequisites for Participants: There are no prerequisites for participants.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Compare the pros and cons of the DSM publication
- Discuss the diagnostic and treatment options for depression induced by chronic pain
- Summarize recent advances in Psychiatry research
- Describe the major considerations for physician assisted suicide and Euthanasia
- Review the latest opinions on the diagnosis and treatment of Autism and Bipolar Disorder
Accreditation Statement: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
Credit Designation Statement: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is also eligible for 1.5 credit hours per chapter in Category 2-B of the Continuing Education Program of the American Osteopathic Association, provided it is completed in its entirety.
Policy on Faculty and Presenter Disclosure: It is the policy of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that the faculty and presenter disclose real or apparent conflict of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made in the course handout materials.
Estimated time to complete each chapter: 1.5 hours.
To obtain credit, the quiz must be completed and returned for scoring within 24 months of publication date. The participant must score a minimum of 70 percent.
The opinions expressed within are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the sponsor, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, or the publisher, Oakstone Medical Publishing. Please review the complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.
Release Date: June 2006
Credit Expiration Date: May 2008
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