Scientific Programme 2016

Opening ceremony

Psychiatry and its neighbours
German E. Berrios (Cambridge University, United Kingdom)

Psychiatrization of everyday life
Allen J. Frances (Duke University, USA)

Discussion

Cognitive symptoms in depression
Raymond W. Lam (University of British Columbia, Canada)

Prodromal features of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases
John O'Brien (Cambridge University, United Kingdom)

Psychiatric and medical disorders: inflammation as the underlying link
Lucile Capuron (Université de Bordeaux, France)

Contributions of biomarkers to the understanding of mental illness
Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg (Universität Heidelberg, Germany)

Discussion

Pharmacological approach
Víctor Pérez (Univ. de Barcelona, Spain)

Psychosocial approach
Anthony Bateman (University College London, United Kingdom)

Discussion

Nature approach
Christoph U. Correll (Hofstra University, USA)

Nurture approach
Jim van Os (Maastricht University, The Netherlands)

Discussion

Is psychiatry neglecting non-psychotic disorders?
Julio Sanjuán (Universidad de Valencia, Spain)

Are psychological models the best way to understand and manage psychotic disorders?
Elizabeth Kuipers (King's College London, United Kingdom)

Psychopathy: pathology or wickedness, where are the boundaries?
Jeremy W. Coid (Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom)

Suicidal behaviour: understandable reaction to difficult life circumstances or preventable disorder?
Ulrich Hegerl (Universität Leipzig, Germany)

Discussion

Closing ceremony and awards