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Meeting the Challenge: Adults with ADHD

Many children with ADHD will become adults with ADHD, with data showing that 72% of children have persistence of at least one-third of their original symptoms into adulthood. Adult ADHD has been consistently associated with a functional impairment and a significant economic burden...

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SAVE THE DATE!
New neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand Premieres August 12, 2009

Schizophrenia: Treating a Chronic Disease with a Focus on Early Intervention, Adherence, and Recovery

Premiere Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Premiere Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
"After the Show" live Q&A webcast: 1:02 p.m. ET
Taped Re-Air: 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET

Target Audience
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, certified case managers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in mental health.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:

• Utilize available tools and evidence base to improve early recognition of schizophrenia.
• Identify the key considerations that may impact adherence and outcomes when creating a treatment plan.
• Create a treatment plan that includes patients, families, and the treatment team, and utilizes the Competency Assessment Instrument to focus on recovery.

Credit Information
This activity offers CE credit for:

• Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1)
• Nurses (CNE)
• Pharmacists (ACPE)
• Psychologists (APA)
• Social Workers (NASW)
• Certified Case Managers (CCMC)

All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.

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The Educational Event of the Year Is Fast Approaching–Don't Miss It!

It's almost here-- The 2nd Annual Chairs in Psychiatry Summit - The Master Class for Psychiatric Professional Development kicks off on July 16 and features 3½ days of intensive, evidence-based, performance-enhancing CE, interactive "Ask the Experts" Q&A sessions, and numerous networking opportunities. We hope you will consider joining us in Charleston, SC, for this can't miss educational event!

The Chairs in Psychiatry Summit faculty presenters have been hand-picked from the leading academic, research, and clinical institutions across the U.S. This will be a one-of-a-kind gathering of psychiatry department chairs for the express purpose of sharing and discussing the most current and clinically relevant data available to the field of mental health. The educational format is specifically designed to help participants translate the latest evidence into clinical practice in ways that improve patient outcomes.

The buzz surrounding this event has attracted hundreds of clinicians who have registered and made plans to attend, with more registering every day. Please visit www.neuroscienceCME.com/CC342 for details on registration, lodging, CE credit, presenting faculty and topics, and more. You may also call 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767) to speak to one of the CME Outfitters Program Registrars.

We look forward to meeting you in Charleston, SC.

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