Ohio State 6th Annual MH/MR Conference - Mental Health Aspects: Treatment & Support

Crowne Plaza Columbus North Hotel, Columbus, OH. September 3rd & 4th 2008

  • Conference Planning Committee-: Julie Gentile; WSU; Gaithri Raj; RSC; Drew Palmiter; ODASAS; Glenn McCleese; OMR/DD; Michael Schroeder ODMH; Betsey Benson; Nisonger Center (OSU); Rob Fletcher; NADD; Lisa Christie; NADD

  • The conference is co-sponsored by NADD in the association with: ODMR/DD, MI/MRDD, ODMH, RSC, ODADAS, Ohio Coordinating Center of Excellence in MI/MRDD 

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE- Wednesday, September 3, 2008

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. REGISTRATION

9:00 - 9:15 a.m. WELCOMERobert Fletcher; DSW; ACSW

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. KEYNOTE PLENARY

Based on the ODMRDD Futures Report, particularly on the “Specialized Needs” section, the two systems’ leaders will discuss how people in each system, at various levels, can work together to help the people they serve jointly achieve success.
Director John Martin; Director of ODMR/DD; Sandy Stephenson; Director ODMH

10:15 - 10:45 a.m. BREAK 

10:45 - 11:45 a.m. KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Chief Complaint: Aggression
Julie Gentile; MD

11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. LUNCH (Attendants On Own)

1:15 - 2:45 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Concurrent Session 1: Attempting Systems Change:  The Ohio Experience 
Michael Schroeder; MSW; Glenn McCleese

Concurrent Session 2: Medications and Psychotherapy for the Dual  Diagnosis Patient: Complicated Cases
Julie Gentile; MD

Concurrent Session 3: “ASPIRATIONS” A Social Support Group for young adults with High Functioning Autism
Jeffery Siegal MS; Thomas Fish PhD

2:45 – 3:15 p.m. BREAK 

3:15- 4:45 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Concurrent Session 4: Systems Collaboration at the Local Level: Examples of Positive Outcomes for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis” 
Edward Comer and representatives of community teams from MH and MR.

Concurrent Session 5: Health Considerations of Bottled verses Municipal Water 
Larry Livingston; PhD

Concurrent Session 6:Assessment of Mood Disorders in people with DM/ ID
Lauren Charlot; LICSW; PhD

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE-- Thursday, September 4, 2008

8:00 - 8:45 a.m. REGISTRATION

8:45 - 9:00 a.m. WELCOMERobert J. Fletcher; DSW; ACSW

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Advances in mental health problems in persons with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Lauren Charlot; LICSW; PhD

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. BREAK

10:30 - 12:00 p.m.   

Concurrent Session 1: “Something in the Way S(He) Moves: A Fresh Look at ADHD in Persons with ID”
Steve Ruedrich; MD

Concurrent Session 2: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Sr. Suzette Fisher

Concurrent Session 3:Data, Disorders, and Data Driven Treatment
Leisa Abraham; MA

12:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH (Attendants On Own)

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Concurrent Session 4: Psychiatric Disorders in persons w/ ASDAutism- Case Studies
Lauren Charlot; LICSW; PhD

Concurrent Session 5:An Inspiring Loss: Behavioral Interventions to Promote Wellness
Kate Borokhovich; BA

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. BREAK

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Concurrent Session 6: Assessment, Treatment and Prevention Approaches for Mental Health Crisis:  An overview of the specialized program for the dually diagnosed at University Hospital, Cincinnati 
Krystn Shopp; MSW; LSW;David Delgado MSW; LSW;Keith Holland; MHP/A; LSW

Concurrent Session 7: Improving Support for Deaf-Blind Individuals
Melissa Brundage; LISW

5:00- 5:15 p.m. p.m. OVERALL CONFERENCE EVALUATION – Pick-up appropriate CE certificates (if applicable). 

HOTEL INFORMATION: 

Crowne Plaza Columbus North Hotel, Columbus, OH 
6500 Doubletree Avenue
Columbus, OH 43229

Hotel Rates $111.00* Single/Double Occupancy

For Reservations Call: 614-885-1885 or 1-800-996-8916: mention NADD

*Prices are subject to state and local taxes

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  
Volunteers are needed to assist at the registration desk and NADD product booth, each day of the conference.  An individual who volunteers for the day (from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with a lunch break) can attend another day with the registration fee waived.  There may be opportunities to attend some sessions the day you are volunteering, if scheduling permits.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact lchristie@thenadd.org or call (800) 331-5362, no later than August 1, 2008.   Note: Volunteers are placed where needed.

NOTE:  Updates to this information is ongoing, please check our website for the most current information. Copies of the conference brochure will be available in hard copy form at the end of June.  Online registration will also be available at the end of June.

 

Upcoming Conferences:

Bringing Worlds Together ID:MI, Indianapolis, IN (06/16)

Ohio State 7th Annual MH/MR Conference- Mental Health Aspects –Treatment & Support (09/22 & 09/23)

The NADD 26th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, New Orleans, LA (10/21/09 - 10/23/09)

Complete Calendar


NADD is embarking on the development of Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification Programs for Programs/Facilities, Clinicians/Professionals, and Direct Support Staff.  For more information click here.

New Educational Products:

Down Syndrome: When to Worry about Mental Health and What to Do About It

Robin Friedlander, M.D. & Peter Johnson, Ph.D.

NADD # FI09-044B Details

Working with People who have Intellectual Disability and Behavioral Problems: A Self-Study Guide for Interdisciplinary Team Members

Ann R. Poindexter, M.D. & Paul D. Kolstoe, Ph.D.

NADD # ST09-045B Details

Multi-Media CDs of NADD 25th Annual Conference Presentations

Presentations recorded at NADD 25th Annual Conference are available as multi-media CDs.  These CDs contain the video and Power Point from conference presentations and are a great tool for training yourself and your staff.  To order, or for additional information, click here.

The Canadian Advocacy Toolkit for People and Families Living with Dual Diagnosis Susan Morris, MSW, RSW

Community Networks of Specialized Care – Together Making a Positive Different for Individuals with a Dual Diagnosis in Our Communities Liz Froese, MSW,Lisa Holmes, & Elizabeth Veigh

The Part of Hurt: What You Need to Know About Trauma and Those with Intellectual Disabilities Dave Hingsburger, MEd

Medical Problems and Adverse Drug Events in Psychiatric Inpatients with ID Lauren Charlot, PhD

Evaluation of PRN Effectiveness Chad Draper, RN, Jacqueline Watt, RN, & Larry Silk, BA

Psychopharmocological and Behavioral Treatment: Not So Strange Bedfellows Jarrett Barnhill, MD & Sherman Fox, MD

Assessment and Treatment of Criminal Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities Marc Goldman, MS

Managing Psychiatric Behavioral Crises in Persons with Dual Diagnoses Deceil Moore, LCSW, Timothy Stultz, PhD, & James Wiltz, PhD, ACSW

Practical Implications of Genetic Diagnoses for People with Developmental Disabilities Brenda Finucane, MS

Behavioral Phenotypes in People with Genetic Syndromes:  Implications for How and When to Intervene Elisabeth Dykens, PhD

The price for the above multimedia is:  Member:  $49.95       Non-member:  $59.95

To order, or for additional information, click here.

 

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