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Division of Educational and Child Psychology One-day Event - "The Medicalisation of Childhood: Time for a Paradigm Shift."
https://www.bps.org.uk/decpjune28
With the recent publishing of DSM 5, this timely conference will convene to 
discuss
and debate the implications of DSM 5 for all psychologists – including
Clinical, Educational and Forensic, in respect of concerns about changes
that might occur in the psychiatric diagnosis and prescribed treatment
of children and young people by medical practitioners.
Runaway Diagnostic Inflation, Treatment Exuberance, and DSM 5 – A Cautionary Tale
Dr Joanna Moncrieff, Author of “The Myth of the Chemical Cure.” (Winner of the MIND book of the year 2009)
Professor Peter Kinderman, Clinical Psychology, Liverpool University
Drop the language of disorder: Less medicalising and more understanding please
Dr Peter Tyrer, Editor, British Journal of Psychiatry
Dave Traxson, Senior Educational Psychologist, Worcester County Council
Vivian Hill, Consultant Educational Psychologist and Programme Director DEdPsy Institute of Education, University of London
Brian Apter, District Senior Educational Psychologist, Wolverhampton City Council
Professor Sami Timimi, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Lincolnshire NHS
discuss
and debate the implications of DSM 5 for all psychologists – including
Clinical, Educational and Forensic, in respect of concerns about changes
that might occur in the psychiatric diagnosis and prescribed treatment
of children and young people by medical practitioners.Keynote Speakers
Professor Allen Frances, Emeritus Professor of Dukes UniversityRunaway Diagnostic Inflation, Treatment Exuberance, and DSM 5 – A Cautionary Tale
Dr Joanna Moncrieff, Author of “The Myth of the Chemical Cure.” (Winner of the MIND book of the year 2009)
Professor Peter Kinderman, Clinical Psychology, Liverpool University
Drop the language of disorder: Less medicalising and more understanding please
Dr Peter Tyrer, Editor, British Journal of Psychiatry
Expert Panel
The DECP Medicalisation of Childhood Working Group will host an opportunity to review the issues and concerns that arise from DSM-5 by the audience asking questions to the esteemed panel of speakers.Dave Traxson, Senior Educational Psychologist, Worcester County Council
Vivian Hill, Consultant Educational Psychologist and Programme Director DEdPsy Institute of Education, University of London
Brian Apter, District Senior Educational Psychologist, Wolverhampton City Council
Professor Sami Timimi, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Lincolnshire NHS
Booking information:
Fees:
- DECP Members £149
- Society Members £159
- Non-Society Members £179
How to book:
- Register online using the BPS Shop
- To pay by cheque or request an invoice complete and return the registration form
Sponsorship & Exhibition
Would you like to Exhibit at or Sponsor this event? To have a presence at this highly topical event please take a look at our Sponsorship & Exhibition Booking Form
Location:
Old Trafford Football Ground (Home of Manchester United)
Sir Matt Busby Way
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 0RA
For directions and travel information visit the Manchester United Website
Sir Matt Busby Way
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 0RA
For directions and travel information visit the Manchester United Website
Dates:
28/06/2013 - 09:00 - 17:00
Contact Information:
Organiser:
Division of Educational & Child Psychology, BPS Conferences
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