The course aims to cover the most recent updates on prescribing psychotropics in general adult psychiatry focusing both on common and complex mental health conditions. Novel psychopharmacological treatments, prescribing guidance, supporting evidence and literature updates will be discussed in the session.

Presented by the Andrew Sims Centre’s established Mental Health Law multi-professional training team.

Designed for psychiatrists and delivered by clinicians who are experts in their field this event will provide practical information centred around the assessment and management of physical health issues commonly encountered by people with mental disorders.

This day will cover an overview of the diagnostic criteria for ASD, PDA and ADHD in both adults and children.

This workshop is designed specifically for appraisees and appraisers who want to take control of their appraisals and make the process meaningful and worthwhile

Led by Dr Calli Tzani, this talk will cover suicide prevention strategies, risk factors, preventive measures, suicide notes, and raise awareness about suicide behavior. It will also discuss the risks of the online environment for individuals with suicidal thoughts.

The half day will focus on exploring the impact of early trauma on the development of the brain, and a child's attachment patterns.

Presented by the Andrew Sims Centre’s established Mental Health Law multi-professional training team.

CBT has strong evidence based in treatment of depression, anxiety and PTSD. But when the problems are chronic, underlying attachment difficulties needs to be addressed.