Cognitive Remediation in Psychiatry 7:30 am = Continental Breakfast8:45 am = Official Welcome Course Description: This conference is designed for Mental Health Professionals involved in the research and treatment of people with psychiatric conditions who have cognitive deficits. We at Columbia University Medical Center are determined to continue our commitment to understand the causes of mental illness, and to find a cure for them. This course is designed to present information on the understanding and treatment of the cognitive deficits that commonly occur in many psychiatric conditions. Course participants will acquire knowledge about different approaches to treating cognitive deficits, how cognitive deficits can impact everyday functioning, the factors that influence a positive response to cognitive remediation and how to provide cognitive remediation to different psychiatric populations. Participants will be able to attend all plenary presentations and to choose among a research symposium or several small group workshops led by the faculty members. Each workshop will focus on a specific topic in greater depth and allow for questions and discussion. At the conclusion of the program, mental health professionals will be better able to treat the cognitive disorders associated with psychiatric illness. Researchers will have learned about studies investigating the efficacy of cognitive remediation with different populations, using a variety of remediation techniques. Conference Director:Alice Medalia, Ph.D. Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Director of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons New York, New YorkLocation:United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York130 East 59 Street (between Lexington and Park Avenues)New York, New York 10022 Parking is available at garages near the United JewishAppeal-Federation of New York between 58th and 61st streets. Parking fees will be charged according to the individual garage??s regular rates. Pre-registration is required. You can register online or obtain additional information: CLICK HERE -or- CME Web site Telephone: (212) 305-3334FAX: (212) 781-6047 We hope that you will be able to attend and encourage your colleagues to do the same.
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Conference Director:Alice Medalia, Ph.D. Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Director of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons New York, New York