CME Outfitters Announces New NeuroscienceCME Live and On Demand Broadcast: "ADHD Across the Ages: Focus on the Child"

CME Outfitters Announces New NeuroscienceCME Live and On Demand Broadcast: "ADHD Across the Ages: Focus on the Child"

Offered as a simultaneous satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, November 11, 2009, from 12:00 p. m.-1:00 p. m. ET, the continuing education activity will enable participants to improve knowledge and performance through utilization of evidence-based guidelines and current research on the diagnosis and long-term management of children and adolescents with ADHD.

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) November 5, 2009

CME Outfitters, LLC, an award-winning independent accredited provider of multidisciplinary continuing medical education and related healthcare communications services, is pleased to announce an upcoming interactive, evidence-based neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand continuing education activity titled "ADHD Across the Ages: Focus on the Child."

Offered as a simultaneous satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, November 11, 2009, from 12:00 p. m.-1:00 p. m. ET, the activity will enable participants to improve knowledge and performance through utilization of evidence-based guidelines and current research on the diagnosis and long-term management of children and adolescents with ADHD. This activity also includes a special "After the Show" segment from 1:00 p. m.-1:30 p. m. ET during which the faculty answers additional audience questions in an informal Q&A session. The recorded webcast will re-air from 3:00 p. m.-4:00 p. m. ET. This CE activity will also be available on demand as a webcast, podcast, and telephone audioconference shortly after the broadcast premiere.

There is no fee to participate or receive CE credit for this activity; however, registration is required. Three forms of registration are accepted:
Online: Visit the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR402 (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR402) and click the Register for Live Webcast icon.

Phone: Call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).
Fax: Visit the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR402 (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR402), print and complete the activity details form, and fax to 240.243.1033.

Statement of Need:
Studies have shown that children with ADHD have higher rates of academic difficulties, social issues, and a number of comorbid psychiatric conditions compared to children without ADHD. These factors, and others, contribute to the high cost of care as well as diminished quality of life for children with ADHD. Applying the diagnostic criteria and unraveling the complexities of real-world patients can present a serious challenge to all clinicians. The symptom domains of ADHD--hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention--must often be diagnosed in the context of psychiatric comorbidities. The Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD (MTA) found that in a sample of 579 children, 31% had ADHD alone, 21% had oppositional symptoms, 12% had oppositional symptoms plus anxiety, 10% had anxiety symptoms, and 7% had comorbid conduct disorders. Careful clinical assessment of the child focusing on family history and longitudinal course of the disease is pivotal in order to develop appropriate treatment planning. A multimodal treatment approach that includes both pharmacologic and behavioral interventions is prudent. Ongoing monitoring at regular intervals, utilizing structured data tools should be implemented to evaluate efficacy, tolerability and compliance. In this evidence-based neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand activity, the expert faculty will explore the complex presentations of ADHD and provide strategies for the assessment, diagnosis, and individualized, multimodal management of children and adolescents with ADHD.

Moderator:
Richard E. D'Alli, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

Faculty:
Scott H. Kollins, PhD
Associate Professor
Director, Duke ADHD Program
Department of Psychiatry
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

Alice R. Mao, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Baylor College of Medicine
Associate Medical Director
Director of Psychopharmacology Research and Education
Depelchin Children's Center
Houston, TX

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
Integrate established practice parameters, screening tools, and clinical observation in the diagnosis of ADHD and the differentiation of ADHD with and without comorbid psychiatric symptoms and/or behavioral disorders. Establish ongoing monitoring of symptoms and improvement utilizing structure data tools. Develop a comprehensive, individualized, and evidence-based treatment plan that combines pharmacological and behavioral strategies to improve outcomes for children and adolescents with ADHD.

Target Audience:
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, certified case managers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals interested in mental health.

Financial Support:
This educational activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from Shire.

Credit Information:
This activity offers CE credit for:
Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1) Nurses (CNE) Pharmacists (ACPE) Psychologists (APA) Social Workers (NASW) Certified Case Managers (CCMC) All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.
Credit Expiration Date: Thursday, November 11, 2010

Post-tests, credit request forms, and activity evaluations can be completed online at neuroscienceCME. com (click on the Testing/Certification link under the Activities tab--requires free account activation), and participants can print their certificate or statement of credit immediately (70% pass rate required). Otherwise, participants should fully complete and return both the credit request form and activity evaluation located within the course guide for this activity. A certificate or statement of credit will be mailed within 4-6 weeks to all who successfully complete these requirements.

About CME Outfitters:
CME Outfitters develops and distributes live, recorded, print, and web-based educational activities to thousands of clinicians each year and offers expert accreditation services for non-accredited organizations. For a complete catalog of certified activities, please visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com), http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com), or call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).

About neuroscienceCME:
NeuroscienceCME. com is the award-winning web portal serving clinicians, educators, and researchers in the neurosciences. Launched in October 2006, neuroscienceCME. com was custom designed to fill an identified gap in online resources for professionals around the world who are practicing in areas related to psychiatry, sleep disorders, addiction and substance abuse, ADHD, and other areas related to brain function. The site's primary mission is to be the professional's central forum for accessing, debating, synthesizing, and implementing the latest findings and best practices in the neurosciences. Clinical Compass™, a bi-weekly e-newsletter published by CME Outfitters, is a convenient way to stay informed of all neuroscienceCME news and information. To subscribe, visit http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com) and click on "Subscribe to Clinical Compass™."

About neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand:
NeuroscienceCME Live and On Demand is a one-hour, live, interactive CE activity offering cutting-edge insights from national experts and clinicians to physicians and healthcare providers in their home, office, or healthcare setting. Utilizing multiple levels of technology (webcast, satellite, and telephone), the panel discussion encourages interaction, reviews real-world scenarios, and shares best practices to improve patient care. An extended 30-minute "After the Show" segment has the faculty remain on the set to answer additional participant questions, address challenging cases, and focus on providing tools for clinicians to improve their practice. Live web-based instant polling allows participants an additional opportunity to provide real-time feedback regarding issues clinicians face in practice. CE certificates are available to participants at neuroscienceCME. com upon completion of each activity. Special Archive Drive dates following the premiere date target registrants who were unable to attend. On demand webcasts and podcasts are available at neuroscienceCME. com for one year after the premiere date. Podcasts are also available in the Science & Medicine directory of iTunes.

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New Author Offers Holistic Approach to Healing the Emotional & Economic Hardship Americans Face

New Author Offers Holistic Approach to Healing the Emotional & Economic Hardship Americans Face

In times of hardship new author shows how spirituality and good intentions can turn things around.

New Brunswick, NJ (PRWEB) July 23, 2009

Just when we thought that we would continue to play the "blame game" for the economic hardship and the emotional stress that it brings, new author Tanya Copprue states "Its time for sowing seeds of change." The author comes with a fresh innovative book that explores a new vision of prosperity and health by integrating mind, body, and spirit practices into all aspects of life --Under The Mango Tree: A Spiritual Way of Living Merry (978-1441509215, Trade paperback, 312 pp, 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9, $15.99).

Copprue is not a stranger to hardship. She lost her only brother in 2000, and was out of work herself for almost two years, not long ago. The author claims it was the holistic methods she wrote about in her book that she credits with her own healing and comeback from the recession blues. The author states "people are really hurting, not just financially, but emotionally, and spiritually - you cannot just place a band-aid on this stuff. The economic crisis and world chaos we face today is a direct result of humanity planting the wrong seeds, and sadly we are reaping the bad fruits of those choices."

Through a blend a spiritual consciousness and compassion, Tanya Copprue lends her wisdom of how our perception of prosperity has led to the financial and emotional hardship that millions of Americans are facing today. According to Ms. Copprue "Poverty begins in the mind and when we plant seeds from impoverished thinking, greed, or lack - we end up manifesting the opposite of what we want."

The book explains how our intentions are the seeds that determine whether we are prosperous or not. The author suggests "we can no longer live in a world where we believe that it's every person for him or herself. We must realize that what affects one of us is eventually going to affect the rest of us."

Copprue is definitely on to something. A study published in the British Journal of Psychology examined 35 studies that looked at whether the intention of one person can interact with and influence the physiology of another person. They found a statistically significant positive correlation across the studies. These studies and others like it seem to have established the proof of principle that there is some kind of non-local or transpersonal exchange of information between people.

What makes this book different from any other is the approach taken from a holistic view-point. The book is a healing work which distinctively shows the correlation between spiritual living and the affects in the material world. In addition, it reveals how to integrate various spiritual laws and principles to achieve healing, wholeness, and balance.

According to the author "there is so much more to this book than just prosperity consciousness, it reflects a need for a new consciousness that includes the integration of mind, body, and spirit principles in order to achieve wholeness, and then prosperity is the final outgrowth."

Tanya Copprue is a Sociology Professor, Spiritual Life Coach, Holistic Healer, and Researcher of Spirituality. She has a Masters Degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University. She is the owner of Prosperous Soul Spiritual Wellness Services. Under the Mango Tree: A Spiritual Way of Living Merry is her first book.

For more information about Spirituality and Prosperity, or to schedule an interview, please contact Tanya Copprue at Prosperous Soul Spiritual Wellness Services (917) 677-6652 or visit http://www. prosperoussoul. net (http://www. prosperoussoul. net).

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