Friday November 29, 2019, a one day symposium for Psychiatrists, General Practitioners, Mental Health Care Workers, Policy Makers, Administrators, Students, Family Members and People with Lived Experience
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

The University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) is
fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME) to
provide study credits for continuing medical education for physicians. This event is an Accredited
Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and has been approved by UBC CPD for up to
5.0 MOC Section 1 Group Learning credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued
through participation in the activity.
fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME) to
provide study credits for continuing medical education for physicians. This event is an Accredited
Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and has been approved by UBC CPD for up to
5.0 MOC Section 1 Group Learning credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued
through participation in the activity.
Organizing Committee: Dr. Satish Shrikhande, Dr. Richard Williams, Dr. Jason Coupland, Dr. Walter Chow, Dr. Chris Galanos, David Butler, Hazel Meredith. This conference was co-developed with Island Health Department of Psychiatry, Schizophrenia Services and Mental Health Recovery Partners Society, South Vancouver Island), and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance.
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 100 Harbour Road.
Events in Victoria November 30-Dec 1, 2019
Maya: Great Jaguar Rises
Christmas Craft Beer Show
Oaklands West Coast Winter Market
Sea Glass Ornament Workshop
"Land and Sea" Painting Workshop
Whisky and Chocolate
Maya: Great Jaguar Rises
Christmas Craft Beer Show
Oaklands West Coast Winter Market
Sea Glass Ornament Workshop
"Land and Sea" Painting Workshop
Whisky and Chocolate
FEATURING:
Dr. Tom Ehman "Are we doing enough for Early Intervention?"
Dr. Sam Chang "Cannabis and Youth"
Dr. Ashok Malla "Early Intervention in Psychosis: What we know, what we need to know and do!"
Plus concurrent workshops on peer support, privacy issues in youth care, and access to care.
Dr. Tom Ehman "Are we doing enough for Early Intervention?"
Dr. Sam Chang "Cannabis and Youth"
Dr. Ashok Malla "Early Intervention in Psychosis: What we know, what we need to know and do!"
Plus concurrent workshops on peer support, privacy issues in youth care, and access to care.
$150 Physicians, Clinicians and Health Professionals
$75 Family Members
$40 Consumers and Students
Lunch included with registration
Deadline for registration:
Nov. 25, 2019
Please register early to avoid disappointment!
$75 Family Members
$40 Consumers and Students
Lunch included with registration
Deadline for registration:
Nov. 25, 2019
Please register early to avoid disappointment!
SESSION ONE: 1:15pm-2:15pm (choose one)
1. Early Intervention in Psychosis to Youth Mental Health transformation : Dr. Ashok Malla
2. How to Help those who Use Cannabis Dr. Sam Chang
3. Privacy and Youth - Gerrit Clements JD; Amy Schactman (Foundry)
4. Hospital Community Transitions – Carol Toal SW, Carina Di Menna (MHRP family counsellor), Tracy Nigro MHSU housing specialist representative, John (PWLE)
Session Two: 2:45-3:45 (choose one)
1. Access to help and support: Rob Schuckel (CARES/IMCRT)
2. Peer Support Island updates Hazel Meredith/ and Cannabis and Psychosis: Exploring the link through a youth engagement approach to support informed decision making, Catherine Willinksy, lived experience panelist
3. What do we need to do to achieve outcomes in Early Psychosis Intervention Dr. Tom Ehmann; Dr. Dan Boston
4. Advancements in Neuroscience and psychosis research. How can Person Oriented Research (POR) drive research forward?– Dr. Hector Caruncho
1. Early Intervention in Psychosis to Youth Mental Health transformation : Dr. Ashok Malla
2. How to Help those who Use Cannabis Dr. Sam Chang
3. Privacy and Youth - Gerrit Clements JD; Amy Schactman (Foundry)
4. Hospital Community Transitions – Carol Toal SW, Carina Di Menna (MHRP family counsellor), Tracy Nigro MHSU housing specialist representative, John (PWLE)
Session Two: 2:45-3:45 (choose one)
1. Access to help and support: Rob Schuckel (CARES/IMCRT)
2. Peer Support Island updates Hazel Meredith/ and Cannabis and Psychosis: Exploring the link through a youth engagement approach to support informed decision making, Catherine Willinksy, lived experience panelist
3. What do we need to do to achieve outcomes in Early Psychosis Intervention Dr. Tom Ehmann; Dr. Dan Boston
4. Advancements in Neuroscience and psychosis research. How can Person Oriented Research (POR) drive research forward?– Dr. Hector Caruncho