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The MRC Unit on Anxiety Disorders is pleased to announce that we will be hosting an International Anxiety Disorders Symposium on 17 and 18 March 2008. The symposium will be organised in conjunction with the International Society for Affective Disorders’ 4th Biennial Conference. The ISAD conference will consist of a series of parallel symposia held over 3 days (14- 17 March) (for further details visit www.isad.org.uk/2008/con_abstract.html ). Mood and anxiety disorders are the most prevalent of all psychiatric disorders, are very disabling and costly, in terms of human suffering as well as economic cost, hence they warrant special attention. Leaders in the field of anxiety and mood disorders will review and discuss the most recent advances in the diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders. The International Anxiety Disorders Symposium will take place at the prestigious Arabella Sheraton in the heart of Cape Town thereby offering ample opportunity for sightseeing. We look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town and to receiving your poster abstract submissions. Organisers: The Mental Health Information Centre The MRC Unit on Anxiety Disorders The Cross University Brain Behaviour Initiative For more details, please refer to www.mentalhealthsa.co.za or contact Arlene Kleinhans at Tel +27 21 938 9229 or mhic@sun.ac.za, SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD Christer Allgulander (Sweden), Kurt Audenaert (Belgium), David Baldwin (UK), Borwin Bandelow (Germany), Donald Black (US), David Castle (Australia), Kathryn Connor (US), Jonathan Davidson (US), Damiaan Denys (Netherlands), Naomi Fineberg (UK), Jean-Pierre Lepine (France), Eric Hollander (US), Donatella Marazziti (Italy), Euripedes Miguel (Brazil), David Nutt (UK), Stefano Pallanti (Italy), Kees van Heeringen (Belgium), Herman Westenberg (Netherlands), Joseph Zohar (Israel). Chairperson: Dan Stein (South Africa)

The International Conference of Alternative Therapies 2008 is a multi-national celebration of holistic therapeutic modalities including hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, reflexology, yoga, and many more. The conference will be held for two days in August 2008 in Seoul, South Korea, and will feature prominent speakers in their respective fields of expertise. Product booths will also display unique healing information and products. You don't want to miss this life-changing investment! Additional Information Register early (before December 30, 2007) for the ICAT 2008 and receive an automatic 10% discount on the registration fee! The discount registration fee is $270, and is good for entry to all conference programs. If you wish to reserve a display table, please add an additional $50 to the registration fee.

What is the Training Institute on Behavioral Health and Addictive Disorders? A premier training event, specializing in mental health and the addictions field. The Institute for Integral Development and US Journal Training, Inc. offer a unique combination of nationally recognized faculty who can address a wide variety of today's most relevant topics. The results are highly acclaimed national training events featuring customized training opportunities for developing new treatment strategies and research advances for clinicians and counselors. A maximum of 27 Contact Hours are available for this Conference. 23 core credit hours (6 hours for M, T, W, 5 hours for Th) and 4 evening hours (2 per evening). This conference includes 3 Hours Ethics and Boundaries, 2 Hours Medical Errors and 1 Hour HIV/Aids Update. Full-Time conference attendees who complete all required evaluation and attendance documentation are eligible to receive the maximum number of contact hours. Daily registrants can receive credit for each day in attendance. What is the Training Institute on Behavioral Health and Addictive Disorders? A premier training event, specializing in mental health and the addictions field. The Institute for Integral Development and US Journal Training, Inc. offer a unique combination of nationally recognized faculty who can address a wide variety of today's most relevant topics. The results are highly acclaimed national training events featuring customized training opportunities for developing new treatment strategies and research advances for clinicians and counselors. A maximum of 27 Contact Hours are available for this Conference. 23 core credit hours (6 hours for M, T, W, 5 hours for Th) and 4 evening hours (2 per evening). This conference includes 3 Hours Ethics and Boundaries, 2 Hours Medical Errors and 1 Hour HIV/Aids Update. Full-Time conference attendees who complete all required evaluation and attendance documentation are eligible to receive the maximum number of contact hours. Daily registrants can receive credit for each day in attendance.

Course Objectives Recognize the pathogens carried by ticks and other vectors in the US. Recognize and analyze the overlapping symptoms in chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and vector borne diseases. Diagnose, evaluate and treat Borrelia Burgdorferi & co-infections in patients. Identify clinical features of CNS diseases and select appropiate tests for diagnosis including laboratory and brain imaging scans. Additional Information Conference brings together a group of seven distinquished speakers. Some of the faculty's presentation titles are: "The Three Phases of Lyme Borrelia burgdorferi, Treatment and Evaluation". "Biomarkers of Lyme Disease and Controlled Treatment Trials", " Post Infections chronic fatigue syndrome/ME, Research Update", "An Overview of Tick Borne Disease in Children and the Autism Connection", and "What I have learned in the past 20 years".

Having received Royal Assent on the 17th of July, Mental Health Practitioners across the country are now faced with the task of implementing the Mental Health Act 2007. Health Service Journal is delighted to present this timely and essential conference which will provide you with practical guidance on how to turn the policy into practice. Insightful presentations delivered by national authorities and pioneering implementers will enable you to: Implement Supervised Community Treatment (SCT) Utilise new workforce roles Apply the Deprivation of Liberty safeguards Assess the impact of amendments on Black and Ethnic Minority Groups Gain clarification on the changing face of Mental Health Tribunals Establish and commission appropriate advocacy services Develop age appropriate services Who should attend? This conference is essential for all practitioners who need to understand, and abide by, the Mental Health Act 2007. Whether you work at a Mental Health Trust, PCT or Local Authority, attend this conference to gain the tools and knowledge you need to prepare for national roll-out of the new Act. Debate, share and exchange ideas Our panel discussion and Q&A sessions will provide an excellent opportunity for delegates to trade ideas and closely question experts on specific issues. With plenty of time for networking, this is your chance to exchange concerns and benchmark with national authorities and pioneers.

We are delighted to invite you to attend the XVIIth ISPCAN International Congress which will be held in Hong Kong, China from 7th to 10th September 2008. The Congress is being organized by the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) in collaboration with Against Child Abuse (ACA), Hong Kong. Children around the world face different forms of maltreatment: some unique to their locations and many more that transcend cultures and nations. ISPCAN congresses provide a unique opportunity for professionals all over the world to meet, discuss their concerns, learn from each other and support each other. Apart from stopping and preventing abuse and neglect, the theme of the XVIIth ISPCAN Congress hopes to stimulate participants to move the world "Towards a caring and non-violent community" emphasizing "a child's perspective" along the way. The scientific program of the Congress will cater for colleagues ranging from those who just recently joined the field to those looking for refinements in professional practices. The many concurrent sessions will offer participants new advances and opportunities to present innovative approaches to the subject and share well-tried evidence-based best practices. The field is moving fast with increasing international collaboration. Invited experts will be highlighting latest developments and directions, be they practice or policy related. Hong Kong is a vibrant city where the East meets the West. Many will be curious to observe firsthand what changes have taken place since the handover of sovereignty to China some ten years ago. Others may take this chance to explore the orient. The Congress social program will ensure that visitors have opportunities to enjoy our Chinese cultural heritage while revitalizing old or building new friendships. So make sure you mark your diaries and even better, make preparations to participate actively by submitting one or more abstracts. You are sure to have a memorable time in Hong Kong.