New Treatments - New Hope:
Update for Parents and Professionals on Treating Depression, ADHD, and Substance Abuse

What to do? Treating Adolescents with Depression in the Age of the Black Box Warning
Susan Smiga, M.D. Interim Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Director of Children's Center at Langley Porter in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF.

Adolescent depression is a common disorder that causes significant impairment, the treatment for which is usually multimodal and can include medication. This presentation will help you be an informed consumer and make the best decision you can for your patients or family. Dr. Smiga completed her medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine in 1987 and a combined Pediatric-general and child and adolescent psychiatry residency at Tufts New England Medical Center in 1992. At UCSF, her recent work has involved mental health issues specifically for teens, in particular those with depression and impulsivity.

ADHD: Causes, Theories, and Advances in Treatment
Stephen P. Hinshaw, Ph.D. Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley

ADHD continues to be the subject of clinical attention, scientific study, and societal controversy. Dr. Hinshaw reviews what is known about this condition, key causal factors, theories as to its nature, and current issues regarding medication and psychosocial treatments.

Dual Disorders; Psychiatric Illness and Substance Dependence
Scott Smolar, DO

This presentation will consider the current understanding regarding the overlap of mental illness and substance dependence and provide a discussion of treatment options for a challenging population. Review of complicated dual disorders: Stimulant dependence and Attention Deficit Disorders. Dr. Scott Smolar, received his B.A., cum laude, from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from the University of New England. He completed residencies in adult and child/ adolescent psychiatry at the Oregon Health Sciences University and a two year clinical and research fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.

Parent Education Network Student Panel:
A one hour student panel of teenagers with ADD and ADHD - some who are on medications and some who are not -- talking about their experiences, challenges and solutions. Throughout the day, a Sponsors Resource Exhibition will be open for all attendees, offering literature and information.

Fees: Professional Track (5 CEUs approved by the MCEPAA for Psychologists and approved for MFT and LCSW). $75 if registration is received before November 1; $95 thereafter. General Audience Track: $10 suggested donation (no CEUs).

Thank you! to our generous Sponsors:

Featured Sponsor:
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, San Rafael Lodge #1108, in memory of Silvio H. Cheda

Corporate Sponsors:
Janssen, L.P.
St. Joseph's Health System-
Sonoma County
Visions-Adolescent Treatment Centers

Contributing Sponsors:
Marin General Hospital
Marin Community Mental Health
Services, MHSA Family Education Fund

Community Partners participating in the event include:
The Marin County Board of Education
Community Mental Health Services of Marin
Marin Interfaith Network
Marin Mental Health Board,
the Marin Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill,
CHADD of Marin.

Register by calling (415) 459-5999 x 101.
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