1st Singapore Health and Biomedical Congress (SHBC 2010)
Improving Health for our Community – A Holistic and Integrated Approach

Date: 12 - 13 November 2010
Venue: Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre

Formerly known as the Annual Scientific Congress (ASC), the inaugural Singapore Health and Biomedical Congress (SHBC 2010) brings you a scientific programme that converges on the theme
of "Improving Health for our Community – A Holistic and Integrated Approach".

SHBC 2010 will feature 16 vertical specialty tracks covering a spectrum of medical and surgical discussions.
SHBC 2010 is the largest local healthcare congress and seeks to be the defining platform for medical professionals and researchers to speak, share and network with the common goal of delivering the highest quality of care and health to our patients and community.

For more information please visit http://www.shbc.com.sg or contact Mee Mum at mee_mum_loi@nhg.com.sg or 6496 6984.

1st Asia Pacific Research Ethics Conference (APREC 2010)
Human Subject Protection - In Asia, for Asia

Date: 16 - 18 September 2010
Venue: Orchard Hotel Singapore
Guest of Honor: Professor Edison Liu, Chairman, Health Authority, Singapore
Executive Director, Genome Institute of Singapore (Biomedical Science Institutes)
Keynote Speaker: Professor Alexander Capron, Scott H. Bice Chair in Healthcare Law,
Policy and Ethics, and Professor of Law and Medicine, USA

The 1st Asia Pacific Research Ethics Conference (APREC 2010) is the only Asia Pacific platform focusing on Human Subject Protection and research ethics. For the first time in Asia, the regions’
top health authorities; IRBs; ethics committees; research and academic institutions; and the pharmaceutical industry will gather to share and explore in-depth topics on Human Subject Protection, Clinical Research, regional experiences and best practices.

With 4 special tracks, more than 100 topics of interest, 2 pre-conference workshops conducted by PRIM&R and posters presentation, the APREC 2010 will deliver the latest research policies, critical issues, industry developments and strategies in Asia.

For more information please visit http://www.aprec-nhg.com.sg or contact Mee Mum at mee_mum_loi@nhg.com.sg or 6496 6984.

Children, Youth and Resilience:
Public Forum on Mental Health and Resilience in Children and Adolecents

Date: Saturday, 28 August 2010
Time: 1.30pm - 5pm
Venue: Raffles City Convention Centre, Sophia Room
Registration: $10 (inclusive of refreshment and door gifts)
Register with Ms Saleha Othman at saleha_othman@imh.com.sg or 6389 3642.
Closing date for registration: Friday, 20 August 2010
Click here for the registration form

Topics and Speakers:
Opening Address:
by A/Prof Chong Siow Ann, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
Vice-Chairman, Medical Board (Research), Institute of Mental Health
How to help Children cope with Stress:
by A/Prof Daniel Fung, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
Vice-Chairman, Medical Board (Clinical Quality), Institute of Mental Health
The Resilience Doughnut:
by Ms Lyn Worsley, Clinical Psychologist, Registered Nurse
Child, Adolescent and Family Therapist, Director of Alpha Counseling Services

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is a complex approach to psychotherapy that accelerates the treatment of a wide range of pathologies and self-esteem issues related to upsetting past traumatic events and present life conditions. This interactional, standardised approach has been empirically tested with patients evincing a considerable range of presenting complaints, including the loss of a loved one, rape, sexual molestation, Vietnam combat and natural disaster. Click here to read more.

EMDR Master Class

Date: 19 – 23 August 2010 (Thursday - Monday)
Time: Thursday, 1pm – 5pm; Friday 9am – 4pm; Saturday – No master class workshop; Sunday 9am – 4pm; Monday 9am – 12.30pm
Regular Seminar Fees: $2247 (inclusive of 7% GST)
Early Bird Discount (10% off regular fees if application fees received by 23rd July): $2033 (inclusive of 7% GST)
EMDR Singapore Discount ($100 off EBD discount if application and EMDR membership fees of $30 received by 23rd July):  $1926 (inclusive of 7% GST)

EMDR Seminar Basic Level Part 1 (W1)

Date: 24 – 26 August 2010 (Tuesday - Thursday)
Time: 9am – 5pm
Regular Seminar Fees: $1605 (inclusive of 7% GST)
Early Bird Discount (10% off regular fees if application fees received by 23rd July): $1444.50 (inclusive of 7% GST)
EMDR Singapore Discount ($100 off EBD discount if application and EMDR membership fees of $30 received by 23rd July):  $1337.50 (inclusive of 7% GST)

EMDR Seminar Basic Level Part 2 (W2)

Date: 27 – 29 August 2010 (Fri  – Sun)
Time: 9am – 5pm
Regular Seminar Fees: $1605 (inclusive of 7% GST)
Early Bird Discount (10% off regular fees if application fees received by 23rd July): $1444.50 (inclusive of 7% GST)
EMDR Singapore Discount ($100 off EBD discount if application and EMDR membership fees of $30 received by 23rd July):  $1337.50 (inclusive of 7% GST)

Registrants may be eligible for VCF funded-discounts on the regular seminar fees provided that application is received before 23rd July. 

Who should attend: Mental health professionals with specialist training in mental health (Psychiatry, Psychology, Mental Health Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Psychological Medicine, etc) who can demonstrate current access to client caseloads and have completed Basic Level Part 1 (inclusive of supervision).
Venue: Institute of Mental Health, 10 Buangkok View, Buangkok Green Medical Park 
Contact persons: Dr Patricia Yap ( Patricia_MEH_Yap@imh.com.sg ) or
Ms Joanna Yao (Joanna_xj_Yao@imh.com.sg).
Registration: Download the Registration Form here
Frequently Asked Questions: Please click here

Overcoming the Odds: Problem Gambling Forum
Is your gambling habit hurting you and your family? Are you facing financial problems because of your addiction? Or is someone you know facing gambling issues? Problem gambling affects not just the individual but also his loved ones. In severe instances, it can disrupt many important life functions - whether psychological, physical, social or vocational. The gambler can experience a chronic inability to resist the impulse to gamble which snowballs to more problems.

This forum is brought to you by the National Addictions Management Service and the National Council on Problem Gambling.

Date: 17 April 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm (English session); 2.30pm - 5.30pm (Mandarin session)
Venue: Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, Level 2 School of Accountancy,
Singapore Management University (SMU).
Cost: $12 per person or $16 a couple.
Registration:Get your tickets from Sistic here

Depression & Suicide in the Elderly

Suicide rates in the elderly in Singapore are falling but are still high compared to other countries. Depression is one of the most important predictors of suicide. This workshop focuses on identifying early signs and symptoms of depression in the elderly. There is also emphasis on suicide risk assessment and intervention at the community, family and individual level. Case vignettes will be discussed to allow a more interactive approach.

The ‘Elderly Depression and Suicide Introductory Workshop’ is a one-day programme designed for healthcare professional caregivers involved in the care of the elderly. The trainers and facilitators are a team of consultant psychiatrists and social workers.

Date: 1 February 2010, Monday
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm (Registration commences at 8.45am)
Venue: Institute of Mental Health, Meeting Rooms 3 & 4
Cost: $25 per person
Who should attend : Please note that this workshop is only for healthcare professional caregivers.
Registration: mhe@imh.com.sg or 6389 2831. Registration is required as seats are only limited to 25 pax. (Lunch & Tea Breaks are provided)