AlternativeMentalHealth.com
Sponsored by Safe Harbor, a Nonprofit Corporation
presents
Continuing Medical Education - 15 Hours of CMEs for physicians and
others
"Non-Pharmaceutical Approaches to Mental Disorders:
Physiological Causes and Resolutions"
June 15 and 16, 2002
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel ·Los Angeles, California
Who Should Attend:
Physicians, Nurses, Nutritionists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists,
Healthcare Practitioners, Social Workers, and All Others Interested in
Mental Health.
Presentations will include:
- A Review of Basic Brain Science including:
- Brain metabolism, Neuron structure, Neural connective cells
Neurotransmitters and their synthesis
Cell-wall/membrane characteristics
Blood-brain barrier, Gut-brain relationship
- Mechanisms that can lead to severe mental symptoms:
- Blood sugar problems
Imbalances of critical nutrients causing neurotransmitter
synthesis problems
Deficiencies or excesses of critical nutrients affecting cellular
functions
Hormonal imbalances, Other mechanisms.
- Specific syndromes:
- Celiac disease, Hypo- and hyperthyroidism.
Fear/anxiety and depression due to dietary patterns
Mineral deficiencies and excesses, The anemias,
Potential causes of schizophrenia and bipolar symptoms
- Medical Conditions that Present as Psychiatric Symptoms
- Hormonal Causes of Emotional Disturbances
Nutritional and Herbal Treatment of Anxiety and Depression
Lab Testing for Underlying Causes of Mental Symptoms
Case Histories, Successful Recoveries
PRESENTERS INCLUDE:
Hyla Cass, M.D.
An internationally-known author, lecturer and authority on nutritional
and herbal treatments for depression and anxiety, Dr. Cass is an
assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA and president of
The Healthy Foundation, a nonprofit group providing nutrients to
children. Her book Natural Highs will be released in June 2002. Dr.
Cass has authored four other books, including All About Herbs
and All About St. John's Wort.
Stuart Shipko, M.D.
Board certified in psychiatry and neurology, Dr. Shipko specializes in
psychosomatic medicine and treatment of panic disorder. He is founder
and director of the Panic Disorder Institute in Pasadena, CA, an
organization dedicated to education, research and treatment of panic
disorder. Dr. Shipko is well-known for his expertise on the adverse
effects of SSRIs.
Cynthia Watson, M.D.
Author of Love Potions, A Guide to Aphrodisiacs and Sexual Pleasure
and All About Lipoic Acid, Dr. Watson is a family practitioner
in Los Angeles specializing in integrative medicine. She is a graduate
of USC and is on staff at Santa Monica-UCLA and St. John's Hospitals.
Her in-depth knowledge of hormonal functions in sexuality and female
physiology has brought her many national media appearances.
Professor James Croxton
Prof. Croxton of Santa Monica College may be the only professor in
California who teaches a collegiate-level course on nutritional
influences on mental disorders (and one of the few in the U.S.). He
has been doing so for 23 years. Prof. Croxton is the former chair of
the Dept. of Behavioral Studies at Santa Monica College, where he has
taught extensively on physiological psychology.
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Physicians
(M.D.s or D.O.s -for CME credit) $375 ·
Non-Physicians / Students / Participating Spouses $240
Signup before May 20, 2002 =$30 discount |
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Detach this form and mail with your payment in U.S. funds
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Safe Harbor
1718 Colorado Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90041
FACSIMILE: Fax the form with credit card information
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ONLINE: You can register online at AlternativeMentalHealth.com.
TELEPHONE: Call 818-890-1862.
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Hotel Reservations and Information:
Located in Los Angeles, California, the historic Hollywood
Roosevelt Hotel -- site of the first Academy Award presentations
-- is accessible from Burbank or Los Angeles International Airports.
The Roosevelt sits on Hollywood Boulevard, across the street from the
world-famous Mann's Chinese Theater, home of the footprints and
handprints of Hollywood's greats. Enjoy the glittering Walk of Fame --
star-lined sidewalks honoring a century of celebrities. See the
stunning Kodak Theater complex and mall, new home to the Oscar
celebrations.
We are pleased to offer seminar participants the special discounted
room rate of $159.00 per night, single or double occupancy. You must
mention Safe Harbor when making your room reservations.
FOR OTHER HOTELS IN THE AREA, SEE AlternativeMentalHealth.com/hotels.htm
OR CALL US.
For hotel reservations at the Hollywood Roosevelt, contact:
The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: 323-466-7000
Fax: 323-462-8056
reserve@hollywoodroosevelt.com
www.hollywoodroosevelt.com
All seminar participants are responsible for their own travel, hotel
and meal expenses, except continental breakfasts, and lunches on
Friday and Saturday, which are included in the registration fee.
