The Program
You will benefit from Calgary’s scientific program, which will be of such quality and diversity as to draw the world’s attention to regional, national and international activities, research, discussions and publications in the field of child and adolescent mental health.
The Participants
You will exchange and share ideas and experiences. Collaborations will be created. Friends will reacquaint. Find out what the allied professionals such as psychologists, social workers, teachers, nurses, and parent organizations have to say.
The Experience
Participate in all the Social Program has to offer, from Congress receptions and dinners, to the day tours, pre and post tours, and simply enjoying Calgary’s hospitality. You will wish you had extended your stay even longer.
The Location
Calgary offers a truly spectacular setting. You will feel the energy generated from the heart of Calgary, one of the fastest growing cities in Canada. Nestled against the foothills of the majestic Canadian Rockies, Calgary is “The Heart of the New West”, a thriving business centre and vibrant community. From city attractions to the panoramic scenery of the mountains and exotic dinosaur beds, Calgary and area provide diverse landscapes, once-in-a-lifetime activities, and unforgettable adventures.
The Science
Calgary is an active centre of excellence for training and research in child and adolescent mental health, a centre that is continually redefining and redesigning itself to serve the needs of the community it serves. Examples abound.
- A new regional children’s mental health intake service allows greater integration with the community clinics, specialized outpatient services and inpatient units in the city.
- A new Children’s Hospital was built with increased capacity for inpatient mental health services including those with significant neuro-developmental problems. Developed services include an Adolescent Urgent Team and an Adolescent Day Treatment Program.
- Calgary is initiating an intensive educational program for rural physicians and practitioners, promoting aboriginal mental health, and increasing assessment and treatment for substance-abuse disorders.
In short, Calgary is committed to maintaining an active centre for training and research in children’s mental health issues.
The IACAPAP
Support the IACAPAP in its endeavour to further strengthen the bonds between the different regions of the world in order to promote science, training and clinical practice in the relevant disciplines, as well as to further strengthen bonds between child and adolescent psychiatrists and allied professionals.
