Special edition: Alberta Summit on Mental Illness - May 27 in Edmonton
Announcing:
The Alberta Summit on Mental Illness
Friday May 27
8:30 - 4:15 - Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre
The Alberta Summit on Mental Illness is a unique opportunity for clinicians and family members to learn from the speakers and dialogue with one another. The summit will be of interest to anyone who works with or cares for those with a severe and persistent mental illness.
A key objective of the summit is to build bridges between family members and those who care for our loved ones living with mental illness. It will include opportunities to discuss and share perspectives with one another.
Presenters & Topics:
Dr. Richard O’Reilly – Why clinicians must work with families of patients with serious mental illness
Dr. Cheryl Forchuk – Musical Chairs: Stopping the game and preventing discharge to homelessness
Dr. Patrick Baillie – Myths and truths about the verdict of Not Criminally Responsible
Dr. John Gray – Mental Health Acts: Help or Hindrance?
Dr. Lori Triano-Antidormi – Making Progress from Pain: How Grief can Transform Lives and Laws
Summit Venue:
Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre, 11834 Kingsway Ave, Edmonton AB T5G 3J5
Guest rooms are available for attendees at a special rate of $94 for a standard room and $104 for a deluxe room (plus taxes).
To reserve a room, call 780-454-5454 and mention you’re attending the Alberta Summit on Mental Illness
Registration:
by April 29:
family members and students $50
health care professionals: $150
after April 29:
family members and students $75
health care professionals: $200
Registration fees include continental breakfast, lunch and breaks. Free parking is available.
REGISTER NOW
Quick Links:
Summit overview
Session descriptions and speaker information
Hotel information and reservations
Registration information
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