The next ARPD events will take place in
New Orleans, LA in May 2010.

ARPD symposium May 22, 2010 (2 to 5 pm):

Updating the APA Guidelines for the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder

Chair: James Reich, MD

Talk 1: Neurobiology and Genetics of Borderline Pathology.  Simone Kool, Ph.D

Talk 2: Emergeny Management of Suicidal Crises in Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder.  Paul Links, MD

Talk 3: Approaches to Prioritizing Treatment fo Borderline Personality Disorder in the Presence of Significant Axis I and Axis II Disorders.  James Reich, MD

Talk 4: New Considerations in the Pharmacologic Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder. Kenneth Silk, MD

Talk 5: Psychotherapy for Borderline Personality Disorder. John Livesely, MD


ARPD Symposium Sunday May 23, 2010
9:00AM-12:00PM

RM R01 in the Morial Convention Center

Personality Disorders in Children and Adolescents – understanding personality disorders in children and adolescents: current status and future directions
•Advancing from understanding personality disorders in young people toward early detection and intervention.
oDr. Andrew Chanen
Orygen Youth Health Research Centre,
Centre for Youth Mental Health ,Health,
The University of Melbourne, Australia.

•Measurement and assessment of PD precursors: Links to normal personality and Axis I problems
oDr. Jennifer L. Tackett
University of Toronto, Department of Psychology

•Why and Under What Circumstances Should We Make the Diagnosis of Personality Disorders in Children and Adolescents
oDr. Joel Paris, Professor of Psychiatry, McGill University
SMBD-Jewish General Hospital, Montreal


Tuesday May 25,  2010,   –2010 – ARPD Annual Pre-dinner meeting and Dinner at:

Arnaud's
813 Bienville
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 523-0611



Pre-dinner Meeting – 6PM-7:15PM

DSM-V Personality Disorders Workgroup Update for 2010
•Andy Skodol and Members of the Personality and Personality Disorders Work Group


Gunderson Young Investigators Award for 2010 presentation

Report from the ARPD President

Dinner (7:15PM)


After Dinner Speaker: Dr. John Oldham
Topic: tba



Dues:  $60.00 ($30.00 for trainees). Your membership dues are tax deductible and entitle you to free admission to the ARPD pre-dinner event and reduced registration fees for other ARPD-sponsored events.  Your membership dues also support our mission to promote personality disorder research, education, and treatment; and make possible the annual GUNDERSON YOUNG INVESTIGATORS AWARD.


Dinner: $85.00 per person with 2 drinks included
Please complete the attached form to renew your membership or join and to make your dinner reservations. Space for ARPD events is limited, so please respond by April 15, 2010 to insure admission. 



ARPD Membership Dues and Event Reservation Form
Year 2010
Name:____________________________________________________________________
(Please print or type)
Title:____________________________________________________________________
Affiliation:____________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________
City:____________________________________________________________________
Telephone #:_______________________________Fax #_________________________________
E-mail:____________________________________________________________________
Please check below to indicate membership dues/dinner or both. Due Date April 15, 2010
____$60 USD or _____$30 USD for Trainees 2010 ARPD Membership Dues (includes symposium admission)
_____2010 ARPD Dinner: $85USD (Indicate if reserving for an additional person)
Total Amount Enclosed __________
Dinner preference: main dish Chicken ___ or  Shrimp ___
Payment is to be made by US$ check or money order
Send completed form and payment to ARPD:

ARPD
i/c Dr Suzane Renaud, treasurer
Douglas Institute
FB Common Pavilion, 3rd floor
6875 boul. Lasalle, Verdun, Qc, Canada, H4H 1R3




Pictures from the 2009 dinner are shown below.