ICPA Annual Meetings

Regional Meeting- Ontario Chapter

The Indo-Canadian Psychiatric Association (ICPA) is pleased to invite you to participate in a Seminar & Panel Discussion:

Mental Health In Crisis: Innovative Approaches

DATE: Saturday, September 8, 2018

LOCATION:

Akshar Hall, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
61 Claireville Drive,
Toronto, ON M9W 5Z7 Canada

REGISTRATION:
Register on-line
The fees for the entire educational day is $50.00,
which includes breakfast, beverages and lunch


Participants invited:

Mayors, Chiefs of Police & Officers of GTA & other regions
RCMP, OPP & Correctional Officers
Members of ICPA
Psychiatrists, Family Physicians
Allied Mental Health Professionals

Presentations:

Mental Health in Crisis: Collaboration that works - The Vancouver Model - Dr. Vijay Seethapathy
Panel discussion: The Role of Police as Front Line Mental Health Responders - Chiefs of Police or their designates
Ketamime Treatment in Depression & Suicidality - Recent Advances - Dr Chittaranjan Andrade

 

SCHEDULE OF THE DAY (Saturday, September 8, 2018)

7:30 AM Registration
7:45 AM Sharp Guided tour: Tour Haveli / Mandir / Museum*
8:30 AM Breakfast, tea and coffee
9:00 AM Welcome - Dr. Shabbir Amanullah, Chair, ICPA
9:15 AM Introduction: Dr. Dilkhush Panjwani, President
9:30 AM Dr. Vijay Seetapathy (UBC, Vancouver)
10:15 AM Q & A
10:30 AM Panel discussion: All Police Chief
11:45 AM Q & A and discussion
12:00 PM Dr. Chittaranjan Andrade (NIMHANS, India)
12:45 PM Q & A and discussion
1:15 PM Lunch**
2:00 PM Awards/Book Launch/Vote of Thanks

* Trained BAPS volunteers will conduct a guided tour of the majestic Haveli and Mandir, that are an architectural wonder, and the Heritage Museum that houses the Understanding Hindu Dharma Exhibition. It also showcases the role that Indo-Canadians have played in developments in the fields of art, architecture, science, democracy, education, culture, pluralism and spiritual values.

** Pure authenitic vegetarian meals will be served. Free parking on the Mandir grounds.


2018 Dr Lena Palaniyapan
Dr Venkasubramanian
2017 Dr BN Gangadhar
Dr Naveed Syed
2016 Dr Shivarama Varambally
Dr Sidney H Kennedy


Awards were presented to

Hon Dr Jean Augustine (Ontario's Fairness Commissioner)
- Exceptional Achievements award

Dr D Panjwani
- Honoured for receiving the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Specialist of the year RAC 3 award
2015 Dr Prabha Chandra
Hon Kirsty Duncan