IS THERE SOMETHING I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DRUGS?
An Overview of Psychopharmacological Interventions with Anxiety and Depression

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PANEL: Dr Tom Mayze and visiting speaker Dr Colin Ross with special guests:

Melbourne:
Dr Sue Brann
2 September 2006
Light Breakfast Lecture
Leonda By the Yarra
7.45 – 8.45am

Sydney:
Dr Chris Sochan
5 September 2006
Wine & Cheese Lecture
Westmead Hospital
4.45 – 5.45pm

Brisbane:
Assoc. Prof. Warwick Middleton
9 September 2006
Wine & Cheese Lecture
Hotel Sofitel
4.45 – 5.45pm

Non-medical practitioners are invited to attend this exceptional opportunity to be better informed about the rationale and use of antidepressants in Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD and Anxiety Disorders (eg. GAD, Social Anxiety and Panic Disorder). The role of pharmacotherapy is often confusing and controversial. Psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and other health care workers are not trained in psychopharmacology. Their perspective on medication is often a result of what they observe or is reported by clients/patients.

Prescribing doctors are not always trained in trauma, its complex symptomatology and high rates of co-morbidity. Inappropriate medication and dosage can cause patients to endure significant added difficulties. This raises various ethical and practical considerations in psychotherapy.

The panel will provide an introduction to the benefits, limitations and factors in selecting if, and when, a particular type of medication may be useful.

Learning Objectives :

• to assist non-medical practitioners to understand the potential benefits of medication and to know when to question what has been prescribed and how to guide their client/patient
• to explain briefly what the most commonly used medications are doing for the patient ie. the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
• to explore the benefits of psychotherapy in conjunction with pharmacotherapy
• to provide a forum for questions related to the use of pharmacotherapy

Disclaimer : The material presented by the panel reflects the speakers' expertise and knowledge and is in no way constrained by the sponsor. No responsibility or liability is accepted for adverse or damaging effects asserted to have arisen in relation to this forum. There is no special consideration to the cancellation policy. The Delphi Centre reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary while endeavouring to provide what is advertised.

ENQUIRIES: Tel : (03) 9482 7668 Fax : (03) 9482 7669 Email : info@delphicentre.com.au

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