How Early is Early Intervention for Potential Mental Illness? What are the risks, what do we do?

This interactive panel discussion for the public will focus on how we can improve access to interventions and services for young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Are we making a difference? What does the future hold?

Join our guest speaker and a panel of local experts for an informative discussion and bring your questions!

Panel Members:

• Dr. Jai Shah, Psychiatrist and Researcher, Douglas Research Centre and McGill University (Guest Speaker)

• Dr. Sabina Abidi, Interim Head of Psychiatry and Psychiatrist, IWK Health; and, Interim Head, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University

• Dr. Rudolf Uher, Canada Research Chair in Early Intervention in Psychiatry; and, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University

• Dr. Lori Wozney, Sun Life Chair in Youth Mental Health; and, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University

FREE PUBLIC EVENT
All are welcome. No registration required.