Focus on ADHD: Answers through Research

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Café des beaux-arts, The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1384 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal
RSVP: julie.robert@muhc.mcgill.ca

More than one million Canadians are affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and it is one of the most commonly diagnosed behavioural disorders in children.

Researchers are working to provide answers about this developmental disorder which has become a societal concern affecting children and adults.

What is the validity of the ADHD diagnosis? What role does genetics play? What treatment options are available? Are there risks related to medicating children with ADHD? Are medications overprescribed? What are the alternatives?

Come and join the discussion with three experts in the field. Learn about the most current research and recent developments in treatment. This is your opportunity to ask questions and get the most up-to-date information. Do not miss it! Hosted by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre in collaboration with CIHR.

Bilingual discussion – Free Entrance – Snacks will be served

Experts:

Lily Hechtman, M.D., F.R.C.P.
Director of Research, Division of Child
Psychiatry,
Montreal Children's Hospital,
Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, McGill University

Ridha Joober, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Director,
Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychosis (PEPP) - Montreal,
Douglas Institute
Associate Professor,
Department of Psychiatry, McGill University

Philippe Robaey, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P.
Professor of Psychiatry,
Université de Montréal
Researcher in Neurodevelopmental Diseases,
Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research
Center

Moderator:

Bernard St-Laurent,
Host of Radio Noon & C'est la vie
CBC Radio One (88.5 FM)