In December 2008, the Institute of Health Economics launched a series of semi-annual innovation forums whose goal is to bring together senior public and private sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the health care system, not just in Alberta, but to all of Canada and the international community, as well. Emceed by Andy Greenshaw, Associate Vice President…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, IHE Board Chair and CIHR/GSK Chair in Virology.
IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Gail Wilensky, Economist and Senior Fellow, Project HOPE.
IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Newell McElwee, Pfizer, VP, Evidence-Based Strategies.
IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stuart McLeod, VP, Provincial Health Services Authority, British Columbia.
IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Terry Klassen, U of A, Faculty of Medicine.
IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Tom Feasby, Dean of Medicine, University of Calgary.
IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works
Canadian Health – Special Educational Supplement
In one way or another, depression will eventually touch us all. Whether you are a friend, colleague or caregiver of a person diagnosed with depression, you are likely aware of the often debilitating impact this condition can have on people’s lives.
Santé Canadien– Dossier d’Information Complémentaire Chacun d’entre nous sera, un jour ou l’autre, touché de près ou de loin par la dépression. Que vous soyez l’ami, le collègue de travail ou l’aidant naturel d’une personne atteinte de dépression, vous êtes probablement au courant des…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Harold A. Sackeim, Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Radiology, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University; Emeritus Chief, Department of Biological Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Raymond W. Lam, Professor and Head of the Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia; Director, Mood Disorders Centre of Excellence, University of British Columbia Hospital, Vancouver. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Patrick Corrigan, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Thomas Ungar, Chief of Psychiatry, North York General Hospital.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. David J. A. Dozois, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Western Ontario.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Glen Baker, Professor and Vice-Chair (Research) and Director, Neurochemical Research Unit, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sidney H. Kennedy, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychiatrist-in-Chief, University Health Network, University of Toronto; Founding Chair, Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT).
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Scott B. Patten, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Community Health Sciences and Psychiatry, University of Calgary.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Angus H. Thompson, Department of Psychiatry and Alberta Centre for Injury Control & Research, University of Alberta; Research Associate, Institute of Health Economics.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Scott B. Patten, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Community Health Sciences and Psychiatry, University of Calgary.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Eldon R. Smith, Emeritus Professor, University of Calgary; Chair, Canadian Heart Health Strategy and Action Plan.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Lauren Brown BScPharm MSc ACPR, PhD Candidate, School of Public Health, University of Alberta.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Zorianna Hyworon, Chief Executive Officer, InfoTech Inc.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip Jacobs, Director, Research Collaborations, Institute of Health Economics; Professor, Health Economics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sidney H. Kennedy, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychiatrist-in-Chief, University Health Network, University of Toronto; Founding Chair, Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT).
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Vincent Felitti, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California; Founding Chair of Preventative Medicine, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Nady el-Guebaly, Professor and Head, Addiction Division, Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary; Medical Director, Addiction Program & Centre, Alberta Health Services/Calgary Health Region.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. David L. Streiner, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto; Assistant Vice President, Research Director, Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. June Bergman, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Raymond W. Lam, Professor and Head of the Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia; Director, Mood Disorders Centre of Excellence, University of British Columbia Hospital, Vancouver. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Keith Dobson, Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology, University of Calgary; Executive Director, Council of Canadian Departments of Psychology; President-Elect, Academy of Cognitive Therapy; President-Elect, International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Janet M. de Groot, Associate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Oncology and Associate Dean, Equity and Teacher-Learner Relations, University of Calgary.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Dan Bilsker, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University; Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The Institute of Health Economics (IHE), in collaboration with the Alberta Depression Initiative Project, Alberta Health and Wellness, the Alberta Mental Health Board and the Mental Health Commission of Canada organized a Consensus development conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment in Calgary, Alberta in October 2008. The main objective…
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