
- Vol 38, Issue 7
Perfecting the Trifecta
Recognizing the need to stay up-to-date with psychopharmacology and issues affecting psychiatric practice, Psychiatric Times' Editor in Chief invites readers to join him and leaders in psychiatry for a fascinating educational conference.
FROM THE EDITOR
Imagine practicing medicine in the early 1900s before the advent of antibiotics, anesthesia, laboratory data, radiology, and intensive care units. Clinicians did not need to know as much as we do today. Of course, that also meant there was less we could do for our patients. I can recall as a child during the 1960s my grandmother was hospitalized for a week for a headache—and the prescribed treatment was to rest.
Fortunately, we continue to expand our understanding in all medical specialties at an exponential rate. Add to that the extraordinary demands of clinical practice, and at the end of our workday, we simply do not have the energy to read an
In the attempt to keep mental health professionals up-to-date, the mission of
The information trifecta has been completed with our annual CME conference, which is modeled after our well-respected monthly publication. Through numerous brief lectures—most 15 to 30 minutes long—presented by leading topic experts, the conference provides a rich, diverse curriculum that is designed to reward attendees with a meaningful and broad educational experience. Plus, the CME credits earned are a pleasant value-added perk.
The
This year’s conference will begin with a mini-symposium on “Psychiatry in the Age of
Needless to say, the past 18 months have been extraordinary in many ways: The United States and our world community came to a screeching halt as the
I never fully adjusted to this new way of practicing psychiatry, and beginning a few months ago, I started seeing patients again in my small but comfortable office. It has been fascinating to hear the many different opinions about telemedicine. One thing seems clear: A hybrid model will likely become the “new normal” in health care delivery.
Many other lessons have been learned—like the importance of
In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic remains unleashed in many countries, and although vaccination rates in the United States continue to rise, most of us still feel off-balance because of the raw experiences of the past 18 months. There is much to feel, discuss, share, and process about this viral pandemic, and this symposium’s sessions will explore all of that, as well as the psychiatric implications of COVID-19.
In another vein, the conference will feature a series of presentations examining what we know about
So many more equally fascinating talks are scheduled. In partnership with
My favorite part of our annual conference is the ample time for faculty interaction with attendees to discuss cases or delve deeper into topics of interest. For participants attending in person, please join us for a networking reception on the evening of Friday, October 1. If you have previously visited San Diego, you already know why it is such a special city. If you haven’t, it is time to find out.
I look forward to seeing you there—and learning together! ❒
Articles in this issue
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Faith Communities and the Well-Being of LGBTQ Youthover 4 years ago
Shining a Spotlight on Bright Light for Acute Bipolar Depressionover 4 years ago
Two Crises I Didn’t Train Forover 4 years ago
Addressing Apathy in Dementiaover 4 years ago
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