18TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PSYCHIATRY PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
18TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PSYCHIATRY
Munich, Germany, February 27 – March 2, 2010
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– 1 – 18TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PSYCHIATRY PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 18TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PSYCHIATRY Munich, Germany, February 27 – March 2, 2010 PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 www.kenes.com/epa “Improve the Quality of Psychiatric Research and Treatment in Europe” CME Accreditation is being applied for EPA COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE H-J. Möller, Germany – President C. Höschl, Czech Republic – Past President P. Boyer, France – President Elect M. Kastrup, Denmark – Secretary General P. Gorwood, France – Treasurer M. Musalek, Austria – Secretary for Sections H. Sass, Germany – Secretary for Education SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME COMMITTEE H-J. Möller, Germany – Chairperson P. Boyer, France S. Frangou, UK W. Gaebel, Germany S. Galderisi, Italy P. Gorwood, France C. Höschl, Czech Republic S. Kasper, Austria M. Musalek, Austria H. Sass, Germany M. Kastrup, Denmark – Advisor N. Sartorius, Switzerland – Advisor LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE N. Müller, Munich – Chairperson B. Bondy, Munich W. Gaebel, Dusseldorf H. Gutzmann, Berlin K. Mann, Mannheim E. Meisenzahl, Munich N. Nedopil, Munich M. Riedel, Munich F. Schneider, Aachen M.J. Schwarz, Munich EPA BOARD H-J. Möller, Germany J. Angst, Switzerland J. Beezhold, UK I. Bitter, Hungary J. Bobes, Spain P. Boyer, France W. Gaebel, Germany S. Galderisi, Italy P. Gorwood, France C. Höschl, Czech Republic S. Kasper, Austria M. Kastrup, Denmark JP. Lépine, France K. Mann, Germany M. Musalek, Austria H. Sass, Germany D. Wasserman, Sweden G. Zalsman, Israel COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION H. Sass, Germany – Chairperson D. Bhugra, UK A. Fiorillo, Italy M. Hermans, Belgium JP. Lépine, France A. Malik, UK N. Maric Bojovic, Serbia P. Munk-Jørgensen, Denmark N. Sartorius, Switzerland YOUNG PSYCHIATRISTS COMMITTEE I. Calliess, Germany – Chairperson A. Fiorillo, Italy – Co-Chairperson C. Hanon, France M. Rojnic Kuzman, Croatia U. Volpe, Italy – 2 – 18TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PSYCHIATRY PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Dear Colleagues, The 18th European Congress of Psychiatry organised by the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) will take place at the International Congress Centre of Munich, Germany, from February 27 to March 2, 2010. It will be our pleasure to welcome you to Munich, a city with a relationship of over one hundred years with psychiatry, represented by some of the most remarkable researchers and psychiatrists such as Emil Kraepelin and Alois Alzheimer and still hosting a very active psychiatric research scene. Munich is an appealing city, especially the old centre and the surrounding scenery of lakes and mountains. Munich is closely linked with art and culture. EPA plans to offer you a high-quality, multidisciplinary scientific programme that will provide a full review of the most important aspects of diagnosis and treatment in psychiatry and of the latest achievements in this field. Under the motto “Improve the quality of psychiatric research and treatment in Europe”, as a tribute to the EPA inner mission in Europe, the congress highlights will include presentations by outstanding European and International experts in psychiatry. The scientific programme will be composed of plenary lectures, symposia, workshops, a three-day integrated young psychiatrists’ programme and 13 CME courses, and will be completed by satellite symposia organised by leading pharmaceutical companies. Clinicians and researchers of all generations are encouraged to become actively involved in the exchange of knowledge and experience by contributing to the scientific programme of our Congress. Attend workshops, lectures and CME courses, propose oral presentations, exhibit posters and enjoy interacting with your colleagues from all over Europe and beyond its borders! We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful city of Munich in 2010. Hans-Jürgen Möller Norbert Müller EPA President Local Organizing Committee Chairman Congress Chairman Congress Co-Chairman – 3 – – 4 – ABOUT THE EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION EPA TODAY The European Psychiatric Association is the largest international association of psychiatrists in Europe, with active members in as many as 66 countries including the international members. Its members include leading experts, but also national and international psychiatric associations, covering the interests of psychiatry and mental health in academia, research and practice. Since 1983, EPA has dealt with psychiatry and its related disciplines and focuses on the improvement of care for the mentally ill as well as on the development of professional excellence. MISSION The mission of EPA is to improve psychiatry and mental health care throughout Europe. ACTIVITIES EPA accomplishes its mission through the following activities: • Annual European Congress of Psychiatry • Corporate membership open to National and International Psychiatric Associations • Annual European Platform of Psychiatrists, aimed at developing and supporting concrete projects in European Psychiatry, together with national and international psychiatric societies in Europe • The European Psychiatry journal, published in 8 issues per year, plus supplements • 18 sections, which collect, examine and disseminate information about their respective disciplines • Organisation of EPA Academia CME courses across Europe • Collaborative activities in partnership with international organisations working in the field of psychiatry and mental health care • Regular EPA committee meetings in Europe, aiming at circulating information and implementing the action plan voted by the General Assembly composed of EPA members • A wide range of grants and prizes – 5 – 18TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PSYCHIATRY PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS EPA PRIZES and AWARDS The following prizes will be awarded as part of the 18th European Congress of Psychiatry. All application details are available on the EPA website www.europsy.net and on www.kenes.com/epa • Research Prizes Up to five Research Prizes of €2,500 each and free Congress registration will be awarded to young psychiatrists, who have published the best scientific papers in 2009. • European BMS Prevention Award in Psychiatry Established to recognise distinguished research in the field of prevention in psychiatric disorders, including psychosis, depression, anxiety and dementia, this award amounting €20,000 will be allocated for scientific purposes at the winner’s institution. The selected candidate will be invited to present his or her lecture during a 20 minutes session, at the official opening of the European Congress of Psychiatry. • Best Poster Prizes The winners will be selected onsite and awarded €300 each. • Scholarship Programme The EPA scholarship programme for Young Psychiatrists and Trainees will provide special grants (travel assistance, hotel accommodation for 4 nights, waived congress registration, complimentary registration for 1 CME Course, 1 year free EPA membership). FUTURE EPA CONGRESSES March 2011 – Vienna, Austria March 2012 – Prague, Czech Republic March 2013 – Nice, France For more information on EPA Visit www.europsy.net Munich2010 FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 2 – 6 – PRELIMINARY TIMETABLE Subject to change Saturday, February 27 Sunday, February 28 Monday, March 1 Tuesday, March 2 08:30-10:00 Symposia Workshops CME Courses Symposia Workshops CME Courses Symposia Workshops CME Courses 10:00-10:30 Coffee Break, Exhibition, Poster Viewing 10:30-11:15 Satellite Symposium Plenary Lecture Plenary Lecture Plenary Lecture 11:15-12:00 State-of-the-Art Lecture State-of-the-Art Lecture State-of-the-Art Lecture 12:00-13:00 Break Lunch Break, Poster Walks, Poster Viewing,Exhibition 13:00-14:30 Satellite Symposium Satellite Symposium Sponsored by BMS/Otsuka Satellite Symposium Sponsored by Servier Satellite Symposium 14:30-16:00 CME Courses Satellite Symposium Symposia Workshops CME Courses Symposia Workshops CME Courses Symposia Workshops CME Courses 16:00-16:30 Coffee Break, Exhibition, Poster Viewing 16:30-18:00 CME Courses Satellite Symposium Symposia Workshops CME Courses Symposia Workshops CME Courses Symposia Workshops CME Courses 18:00-20:00 Opening Ceremony Satellite Symposium Sponsored by Pfizer Satellite Symposium Sponsored by Pfizer EPA Assemblies EPA Members Roundtable (open to EPA members only) 20:00 Welcome Reception 20:30 Young Psychiatrists’ Gathering Congress Presidential Dinner 18TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PSYCHIATRY PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 7 – PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME Subject to change This brochure is designed to give you a sample of all the lectures allocated to the programme. For more details and access to programme updates, please visit www.kenes.com/epa The European Congress of Psychiatry is devoted to giving a broad programme covering a wide spectrum of topics in the field of Psychiatry. The selected topics for this programme have been classified as follows: 1. Affective disorders, unipolar depression, bipolar disorder 2. Anxiety disorders 3. Child and adolescent psychiatry 4. Consultation liaison psychiatry 5. Cultural psychiatry 6. Dementia, gerontopsychiatry 7. Diagnostic, classification, psychopathology 8. Emergency psychiatry 9. Epidemiology 10. Ethics 11. Forensic psychiatry 12. Mental health issues 13. Methodology, assessment methods, rating scales 14. Neuroimaging 15. Personality and behavioral disorders 16. Philosophy and psychiatry 17. Prevention of mental disorders 18. Psychopharmacological treatment and biological therapies 19. Psychosomatic disorders, eating disorders, somatoform disorders 20. Psychotherapy 21. Psychotic disorders, schizophrenia 22. Social psychiatry 23. Substance related disorders 24. Suicidology and suicide prevention 25. Women’s mental health 26. Writing, publishing, reviewing a scientific article 27. Other topics PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME – 8 – CME COURSES The European Congress of Psychiatry will serve the educational mission of EPA by providing advanced and fully accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) Courses proposed by the EPA Academia for Excellence in European Psychiatry. A total of 13 courses have been selected for the EPA 2010 Scientific Programme, among them, one will be specially tailored by the Young Psychiatrists’ Committee and will fit the needs of the youngest audience. • Congress registration is a prerequisite for CME Course participation, as seats are limited • A separate fee is applicable for the CME courses, and a special discount will be applicable under specified conditions • These CME courses are fully accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) • For further information on courses and registration please visit www.kenes.com/epa No. CME Course Title Director Co-Director(s) 1 Problem Solving in Psycho-pharmacotherapy Using Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacogenetic tests P. Baumann, Switzerland F. Bengtsson, Sweden C. Hiemke, Germany E. Jaquenoud Sirot, Switzerland 2 Interpersonal Psychotherapy of Depression T. Grüttert, Germany 3 Understanding and Treating Alcoholism: New Data, New Approaches K. Mann, Germany P. Gorwood, France 4 How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper P. Munk-Jørgensen, Denmark C. Lauber, UK 5 Delusions – Diagnosis and Treatment M. Musalek, Austria 6 Taking Care of Ourselves: Managing Stress, Preventing Burnout W. Rössler, Switzerland 7 Suicide Risk Assessment D. Wasserman, Sweden M. Sarchiapone, Italy V. Carli, Italy 8 Developing a Recovery Focus in Mental Health Services M. Slade, UK 9 Consent and Capacity: Legal, Ethical and Clinical Dilemmas J. Beezhold, UK J. Wise, UK 10 Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder F. Hohagen, Germany 11 Clinical Management of Physicians with Addictive and Mental Disorders, a Motivational (REAL) Approach R. Tyssen, Norway P. Lusilla, Spain A. Gual, Spain 12 Maximizing Open-Access Internet Searches in Psychiatry Y. Melamed, Israel R. Kurs, Israel 13 Managing Difficulties for Early Career Psychiatrists (Young Psychiatrists‘ Programme) U. Volpe, Italy N. Sartorius, Switzerland J. Beezhold, UK A. Fiorillo, Italy PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME – 9 – 18TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PSYCHIATRY PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS CORE PROGRAMME STATE-OF-THE-ART LECTURES The state-of-the-art lectures provide a complete update on significant aspects of current clinical treatments in European psychiatry and will be delivered by top European or worldwide experts. • From Turkey to UK: European Environments Impacting on Psychosis Genes J. Van Os, The Netherlands • Therapy of Personality Disorders S. Herpetz, Germany Under process as of printing the preliminary programme: Recent Development in the Treatment of Alcoholism in Europe PLENARY LECTURES The plenary lectures have a strong scientific focus and are mainly theoretical and research-oriented. These lectures will be delivered by leading psychiatrists, scientists and other mental health professionals invited by the Scientific Programme Committee. • Human Sexuality R. Balon, USA • Neurobiology of Reward Systems – Relevance for Learning, Addiction and Psychosis A. Heinz, Germany Under process as of printing the preliminary programme: • Epidemiology of Psychiatric Disorders in Europe PRO & CON DEBATES Debates will offer a lively and fruitful discussion on controversial issues. A chairperson will moderate whilst two speakers (proponent /opponent) will offer and challenge opinions on “hot topics”. • Do we Still Need Psychiatric Hospitals in Europe? G. Thornicroft, UK and W. Gaebel, Germany Under process as of printing the preliminary programme: • Is There Still a Need for Descriptive Psychopathology in Europe? H. Sass, Germany • Cheap Old Drugs against Expensive New Drugs! S. Kasper, Austria EUROPEAN FORUM This Forum consists of invited speakers selected by the EPA President to speak on the European dimension of psychiatry. • Perspectives in Psychiatry: A European Challenge C. Höschl, Czech Republic and H.J. Möller, Germany PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME – 10 – PRESIDENTIAL SYMPOSIUM The Presidential Forum is an EPA tradition, aiming at emphasising the ethical challenges of the psychiatric professions. • Ethical Issues of Psychiatric Treatment in Europe N. Sartorius, Switzerland CORE SYMPOSIA The Core Symposia focus on clinical issues and constitute the central element of the Congress. • Neurobiology of Human Sexuality, R. Balon, USA • Diagnosis and Treatment of Sub-Threshold Conditions in Europe, M. Maj, Italy • Psychotherapy in European Psychiatry, U. Schnyder, Switzerland • Psychosomatics and Liaison Psychiatry in Europe, A. Diefenbacher, Germany • Translating Research Findings into Clinical Practice, S. Kasper, Austria • Brain Imaging Research, Recent Findings of the Brain Imaging Research in Europe A. Meyer-Lindenberg, Germany • Co-Morbidity of Diabetes and Depression: Problems for Science and Consequences for Practice, N. Sartorius, Switzerland JOINED SYMPOSIA Two Joined Symposia are organized together with European organizations closely linked to EPA. In Munich, EPA will be extremely honored to welcome eminent speakers representing the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) and renowned experts representing the European Brain Council (EBC). ECNP SYMPOSIUM HOSTED BY EPA • Pain and Psychoaffective Disorders: Convergence Versus Specificity M. Hamon, France – Chair C. Sommer, Germany L. Garcia-Larrea, France J.J. Benoliel, France J.A. Micó, Spain JOINED SYMPOSIUM EBC/EPA • Depression and the European Society: Unmet Challenges J. Mendlewicz, Belgium – Chair P. Boyer, France D. Nutt, UK A. Joubert, Denmark D. Gauci, Belgium PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME – 11 – 18TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PSYCHIATRY PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ACCEPTED PROGRAMME EPA SECTION SYMPOSIA Among the symposia submissions, accepted Symposia have been specially designed by the EPA Sections and selected by the Scientific Programme Committee to be an integrated part of the Congress scientific programme. As of the date of the Preliminary Programme printing, you shall find below the topics which will be covered. Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Pathological Internet Use – Prevalence, Diagnostics and Treatment Challenging Insights in Addiction and their Therapeutic Consequences E. J.Franzek, The Netherlands – Chair; A. Heinz, Germany – Co-chair Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Treatment M. Clerici, Italy – Chair; M. Musalek, Austria – Co-chair Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Risk Behavior and Self Mutilation in Adolescents: Problem of Nature or Nurture? Consultation Liaison Psychiatry From Culture to the Soma A. Lindhart , Denmark – Chair; A. Diefenbacher, Germany – Co-chair Cultural Psychiatry Migration and Suicidal Behaviour Epidemiology and Social Psychiatry Implementation of Guidelines and Integrated Care for Depression J. Spijker, The Netherlands – Chair; C. Kuehner, Germany – Co-chair Forensic Psychiatry Evaluation of Outcomes in Violent and Sexual Offender Populations Geriatric Psychiatry Quality of Life in the Care of Elderly Mentally Ill N. Tataru, Romania – Chair Neuroimaging Pathophysiology of Symptoms and Cognition in Psychosis: From Psychopathology to Gene-Environment-Brain Interaction T. Kircher, Germany – Chair; W. Strik, Switzerland – Co-chair Personality and Personality Disorders Similarities and Differences among Current Practice Guidelines in the Field of Personality Disorders Philosophy and Psychiatry The Philosophical Understanding of Schizophrenia K.W.M. Fulford, UK – Chair; G. Stanghellini, Italy – Co-chair Prevention of Mental Disorders Indicated Prevention of Psychosis – Current Status and Future Directions Prevention of Emotional Disorder Psychopharmacology Antipsychotics and Antidepressants: Polypharmacy Versus Monotherapy Psychopathology Nature and Narratives of Responsibility M.L. Figueira, Portugal; M. Musalek, Austria Psychotherapy Internet-based Psychotherapy Schizophrenia Subjects at Risk For Schizophrenia: Focus on Clinical And Neurobiological Aspects Suicidology and Suicide Prevention Gene and Environment Interaction in Suicidal Behaviour Women’s Mental Health Perinatal Psychiatry PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME – 12 – ACCEPTED SYMPOSIA There are about 50 accepted symposia scheduled in the programme including the section symposia. These 90 minute sessions will focus on a broad variety of topics in psychiatry (as described on page 7). The presentations have been selected by the Scientific Programme Committee. Accepted Symposia will include a maximum of four presentations and time for discussion at the end of the session. To see the list of accepted symposia and speakers please visit www.kenes.com/epa. ACCEPTED WORKSHOPS A total of 8 accepted workshops are scheduled in the programme. The accepted workshops will be devoted to a specific topic and bring together experts in this field for an intensive discussion. Each workshop will last 90 minutes. For a full list of the accepted workshops and their programmes please visit www.kenes.com/epa YOUNG PSYCHIATRISTS PROGRAMME The 18th European Congress of Psychiatry invites recent graduates to its unique programme tailored to the needs of the Young Psychiatrists and Trainees. YOUNG PSYCHIATRISTS’ SYMPOSIUM • BoSS: The International Psychiatric Trainee Burnout Study N. Jovanovic, Croatia and J. Beezhold, UK – Chairmen S. Ferrari, Italy, S. Papp, Hungary, A. Mihai, Romania and O. Andlauer, France – Speakers MEET THE EXPERT These sessions provide Young Psychiatrists and Trainees with the opportunity to hear leading figures of the European psychiatry in an informal and relaxed atmosphere and learn about the “Trends and Developments in the Therapy of Mental Disorders: A Challenge for European Young Psychiatrists and Trainees” • “Meet the Expert Professor Norman Sartorius” M. Rojnic-Kuzman, Croatia – Chair C. Wolf, Germany – Moderator • “Meet the Expert Professor Povl Munk-Jørgensen” A. Fiorillo, Italy – Chair S. Gerber, Germany – Moderator HAPPY HOUR MEETINGS These meetings of 60 minutes on state-of-the-art topics of clinical and academic psychiatry relevancy will be held as follows: • Psychopharmacology of Treatment Resistant Depression A. Fiorillo, Italy and A. Grigorov, Russia – Chairmen A. Fagiolini, Italy – Speaker PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME – 13 – 18TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PSYCHIATRY PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS • Psychopharmacology of Schizophrenia U. Volpe, Italy and N. Bruno, France – Chairmen A. Joubert , Denmark – Speaker • Psychopharmacology of Personality Disorders C. Hanon, France and A. Bowers, UK – Chairmen S. Herpertz, Germany – Speaker WORKSHOPS • Telepsychiatry: New Initiatives within EU Mental Health Y. Saleem, UK, H.A. Schwager, USA, B. Shurizek, Denmark and D. Mucic, Sweeden • Training in Psychotherapy in Europe: Toward Harmonization M. Berger, Germany and E.L. Brakemeyer, Germany Please note: This course is limited to 40 participants only. The workshop is complimentary however pre-registration is required. ROUND TABLE This session will gather experts in the field of Psychiatric training, and will be organised in a Plenary Hall allowing vivid exchanges between the panel of discussants and the audience. • Psychiatric Training in Europe: Current Problems and Future Perspectives HJ Möller, Germany – EPA President M. Rojnic-Kuzman, Croatia – President of the European Federation of Psychiatric Trainees (EFPT) H. Sass, Germany – EPA Secretary for education J. Strachan, UK – President of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) European Board of Psychiatry CME COURSE • Managing Difficulties for Early Career Psychiatrists U. Volpe, Italy – Director N. Sartorius, Switzerland, J. Beezhold, UK and A. Fiorillo, Italy (Co-Directors) In addition to the scientific sessions, the Young Psychiatrists Programme will offer the following benefits: • Reduced Fees: for the Young Psychiatrists, Residents and Trainees. • Young Psychiatrists’ Lounge: a special area, serving as a meeting point for networking and exchange of experience. • Welcome Session for Young Psychiatrists: an integrated part of the general welcome session, followed by a reception, aimed to assist Young Psychiatrists in understanding the format of the congress and meant to offer an overview of the EPA’s history and activities. • Young Psychistrists Gathering: A special evening for Young Psychiatrists at a reduced cost. • Scholarships Programme: The scholarship programme for Young Psychiatrists and Trainees is described in details in the section “EPA Prizes and Awards” of this booklet (Page 5). PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME – 14 – ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION: NOVEMBER 18, 2009 Abstracts must be submitted via the website: www.kenes.com/epa • All accepted abstracts will be published on Science Direct, the electronic version of European Psychiatry, the Journal of the European Psychiatric Association, published by Elsevier Masson. • The Congress Abstract CD-Rom will include plenary lectures, symposium abstracts, EPA Academia CME course descriptions and all accepted oral and poster presentations. • Subscribers of the journal get the abstract CD inside their journal of that month. • Only abstracts of authors who have paid their registration fees by December 2, 2009 will be scheduled and included in the Abstract CD-Rom. • The Local Organising Committee will review the submitted abstracts. Information regarding acceptance, and scheduling will be sent to the corresponding author. ABSTRACT TYPES Free communication sessions Authors are invited to submit abstracts, classified by topics. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Local Organising Committee and scheduled as oral or poster presentations. Posters Authors are invited to present their new research findings or important ongoing research as posters related to one of the 27 given topics. There is no limitation concerning the number of presented posters. The most interesting posters will be combined by topics and will participate in the poster walks. Congress and Abstract Submission Topics can be found on page 7 of this booklet and listed in the abstract submission form online at www.kenes.com/epa 18TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PSYCHIATRY PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 15 – GREEN SOCIETY The European Psychiatric Association is dedicated to taking personal and active responsibility for our effect on the environment. EPA is committed to integrating new practices in its head office, congresses and promotional activities that will reflect our ethos for change and eco-conscience. We believe that as a continental society EPA has a voice and a responsibility not only to act but also to spread the message to our members and colleagues. GREEN MEETING EPA and appointed congress organiser Kenes International are devoted to considering environmentally friendly practice at the European Congress of Psychiatry and in all of our operations. Our responsibility to our congress participants, staff, environment and society is paramount in all of our decisions, policies and practices. We continue to learn and strive to integrate new practices all the time. At present, here are a few of the practices we have undertaken for EPA 2010: • Promotional materials (including this brochure) are being printed on paper that is PEFC approved. The PEFC is an organization that certifies paper manufacturers which keep to sustainable forest management criteria. • Reduced plastic registration envelopes. • Name tags at congresses can be deposited when participants leave the meeting and these will be re-used. • At the congress we will recycle plastic, glass, cans and paper. • Environmentally conscious offices (amongst other things, we recycle all our waste, including organic waste for compost, integrated energy saving fixtures throughout the building and use only recycled paper). GREEN PARTICIPANTS Offset your Carbon Footprint – You can contribute to our ecological efforts by offsetting the Carbon Footprint of your travels to EPA 2010. A Carbon Offset represents a reduction in emissions somewhere else – like a wind farm in Texas or a reforestation project in Nicaragua – to balance out the emissions you cannot reduce. You can learn more and offset you carbon foot print at: www.carbonfund.org – 16 – GENERAL INFORMATION VENUE ICM – Internationales Congress Center München Messe München Messegelände 81823 Munich Germany Tel: +49 89 9 49 2 07 20 Fax: +49 89 9 49 2 07 29 LANGUAGE The official language of the Congress will be English. CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) The 18th European Congress of Psychiatry is currently being accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME) within the EU-ACME programme. Certificates of Attendance will be available for participants to collect at the congress. Further information of the number of credits offered for both CME Academia courses and the congress will be published on the congress website in due course. OFFICIAL LETTERS OF INVITATION Upon request, the Congress Secretariat will send personal invitation letters to participants. This invitation is prepared solely for the purpose of visa applications and is not a commitment on the part of the organisers to provide any financial support or confirmation of inclusion in the Scientific Programme. Please email your request with full name, postal address and passport number to: epa@kenes.com PERSONAL INSURANCE The conference secretariat and organisers cannot assume liability for personal accidents, loss of or damage to private property of participants, students and accompanying persons, either during, or directly arising from the 18th European Congress of Psychiatry. Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance. CLIMATE Munich has a continental climate, strongly modified by the proximity of the Alps. In general the weather in Munich at the end of February is cold. For your comfort and well being, we kindly invite you to bring warm clothing. – 17 – 18TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PSYCHIATRY PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS YOUR DIRECT CONTACTS FOR EPA 2010 EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION Ms. Clarisse Altés-Sroussi 15, Avenue de la Liberté F- 67000 Strasbourg France Tel: +33 3 8823 9930 Fax: +33 3 8835 2973 E-mail: hq@europsy.net EPA 2010 CONGRESS SECRETARIAT C/O KENES INTERNATIONAL 1-3, Rue de Chantepoulet PO Box 1726 CH-1211 Geneva 1 Switzerland Tel: +41 22 908 0488 Fax: +41 22 906 9140 E-mail: epa@kenes.com SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION Ms. Maya Yatsiv Kenes International Tel: +41 22 908 0488 ext. 247 Fax: +41 22 732 2850 E-mail: myatsiv@kenes.com REGISTRATION Ms. Julia Michaeli Kenes International Tel: +41 22 908 0488 ext. 594 Fax: +41 22 732 2850 E-mail: reg_epa2010@kenes.com ACCOMMODATION Ms. Tami Vidra Kenes International Tel: +41 22 908 0488 ext. 567 Fax: +41 22 732 2850 E-mail: tvidra@kenes.com Munich2010 – 18 – REGISTRATION Please register via the Congress website: www.kenes.com/epa. For any query you may have, the registration department is readily available at reg_epa2010@kenes.com. Please also see the direct contacts list on page 17. REGISTRATION FEES Fees apply to payments received prior to the indicated deadline. All fees include 19% VAT Early Fee (Prior to January 7, 2010) Regular Fee (From January 8- February 12, 2010) On Site Fee (From February 13, 2010) Members EPA (from countries list A) € 460 € 595 € 645 Non-members EPA (from countries list A) € 575 € 695 € 745 Members EPA (from countries list B) € 375 € 490 € 500 Non-members EPA (from countries list B) € 445 € 570 € 595 Young Psychiatrists* (EPA members) € 295 € 370 € 390 Young Psychiatrists* (Non members) € 350 € 460 € 485 Residents (in training)**, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, psychiatric social workers € 220 €290 €310 Registration for Academia CME Courses is only available to participants registered for the Congress Academia CME Courses (each) (from countries list A) € 60 € 70 Academia CME Courses (each) (from countries list B) € 40 € 50 Academia CME Courses (each) (EPA members) Buy one course entry, (as per prices above) receive the second course entry free of charge Congress Presidential Dinner (per person) (Tickets are limited) € 85 € 85 € 85 * Young Psychiatrists must be under 40 at the Congress date or less than 5 years of clinical practice after speciality. ** Refers to non-tenured junior scientists. Registration form must be accompanied by a letter from your head of department confirming your status. For Country Lists A and B please visit the registration page at www.kenes.com/epa Fees for PARTICIPANTS include : • Entrance to scientific sessions • Access to the exhibition taking place adjacent to the congress • Invitation to the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception on Saturday, February 27, 2010 • Congress publications • Refreshments during breaks Participant fees do not include participation in the Academia CME Courses and optional Congress Presidential Dinner. – 19 – 18TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PSYCHIATRY PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION Registration and Accomodation Department 1-3 Rue de Chantepoulet, P.O. Box 1726, CH-1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland Tel: +41 22 908 0488; Fax: +41 22 906 91 40; E-mail: epa2010_reg@kenes.com Kenes International offers reduced rates for accommodation for the 18th European Congress of Psychiatry. Rates shown are per room, per night and include breakfast and taxes (in Euro). Hotel Category Travel time to venue SGL ¤ DBL ¤ anna Not Classified 20-25 min by Metro 190 210 Four Points Hotel Central Not Classified 25-30 min by Metro 140 158 Maritim München 4 20-25 min by Metro 190 240 NH München Neue Messe 4 15 min by Bus 190 215 Innside Premium Hotels München Neue Messe 4 10 min by Bus 185 215 NH München Deutscher Kaiser 4 20 min by Metro 185 210 NH München Dornach Messe 4 5 min by Bus 180 205 Courtyard by Marriott Munich City Center 4 20 min by Tram 185 200 Novotel München City 4 25-30 min by Metro 170 200 Sheraton München Arabellapark 4 15 min by Bus 170 195 Comfort Hotel München Ost 3 7-10 min by Bus 155 185 Wallis Hotel 3 25 min by Metro 95 110 Präsident Hotel 3 20-25 min by Metro 95 100 Alfa Hotel – Single 2 25 min by Metro 85 – Alfa Hotel – Double 2 25 min by Metro 95 95 BOOKING In order to benefit from the special rates, please book your hotel accommodation via the Congress website: www.kenes.com/epa or download the PDF booking form available on the website. You can either e-mail: epa2010_reg@kenes.com it or fax it to the Registration Department: +41 22 906 9140. We strongly advise all participants to reserve their hotel accommodation as soon as possible. Kenes International will not be able to guarantee hotel rooms after January 25, 2010. – 20 – CONFIRMED SPONSORS (As of September 2009) PLATINUM SPONSORS |