Programme

Overview

Andrew will present the most recent advances from over 30 years of molecular genetic research in depression and provide a map for how this information can be used to improve clinical care.

Speakers

Professor Andrew M McIntosh, Division of Psychiatry, University of Edinburgh

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I will talk about what it is like being a patient with severe mental illness, who subsequently trained as a psychiatrist. My experiences of psychiatric diagnoses, in-patient treatment, medication and ECT (electroconvulsive therapy), have undoubtedly influenced my personality and my practice as a doctor.  I am now a consultant psychiatrist, working in the same hospital (Royal Edinburgh Hospital) where I was first an in-patient, kept well by medication and maintenance ECT (also in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital). Like others with severe mental illness, I have at times experienced stigma, but I hope that mine is also a positive story. In recent years I have written extensively - in my blog and my memoir, as well as fiction. I also write poetry, and found this a comfort when I was unable to concentrate after a course of ECT. My story is personal, and is an acknowledgement that, with the right support and help, it can be possible to live with severe mental illness.  Ultimately, it is a story of hope.

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Dr Rebecca Lawrence, Consultant Psychiatrist, NHS Lothian

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Insomnia is present in up to one third of the adult population worldwide. It can present independently or coexist with other medical conditions such as mental illnesses, metabolic, or cardiovascular diseases highlighting the importance of treating this multifaceted disorder. Insomnia is associated with an abnormal state of hyperarousal (increased somatic, cognitive, and cortical activation) and orexin has been identified as a key promotor of arousal and vigilance. The current standards of care for the treatment of insomnia recommend non-pharmacological interventions (e.g. CBT I) as first-line treatment and if behavioural interventions are not effective or available, pharmacotherapy.  In contrast to most hypnotics used for decades (benzodiazepines and ‘Z-drugs’), the latest Orexin Receptor Antagonists do not modulate the activity of γ-aminobutyric acid receptors, the main inhibitory mechanism of the central nervous system. Instead, they temporarily block the orexin pathway, causing a different pattern of effects, e.g. fewer morning or next-day effects such as motor dyscoordination, and cognitive impairment. The pharmacological properties of these drugs are the basis of these different characteristics. Orexin receptor antagonists seem to be devoid of any dependence and tolerance-inducing effects, rendering them a viable option for longer-term treatment. Safety studies have not shown any exacerbation of existing respiratory problems, but more real-world safety and pharmacovigilance experience is needed. This plenary lecture provides an overview of the role of orexin in the sleep wake cycle, its mechanism of action, its relation to insomnia, and key features of available drugs mediating orexin signalling.

Speakers

Professor Ramalingam N Chithiramohan MBBS FRCpsych

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Chair: Dr Sophie Behrman, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford

Why menopause matters for all psychiatrists

Dr Trudi Seneviratne, Registrar, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London

Hormonally informed care - how to integrate menopause into your clinical practice

Dr Rachel Jones, East London NHS Foundation Trust

Learning from experts by experience - Dr Sophie Behrman in conversation with Diane Danzebrink

Dr Sophie Behrman, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford and Diane Danzebrink, Expert by experience, Founder Director of Menopause Support

Chair: Dr Rukyya Hassan, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Freedom from Torture, Lancashire

Adult asylum seekers and refugees: developments in assessment, diagnosis and management

Dr Piyal Sen, Medical Director and Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Elysium Healthcare, Honorary Professor Brunel University, Milton Keynes

Dr Veronika Dobler, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge

First do no harm: unravelling the adverse mental health impacts of new UK immigration legislation

Dr Lucia Chaplin, Higher Specialty Trainee, General Adult Psychiatry, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge and Dr Grace Crowley, Core Psychiatry Trainee, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London

Dr Yasir Hameed, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich

Chair: Dr David Okai, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London and Dr Adam Al-Diwani, University of Oxford, Oxford

Rational clinical approach to diagnosis and antibody testing in suspected autoimmune encephalitis

Dr Adam Handel, Oxford Health NHS Trust, University of Oxford, Oxford

Brains on fire: Patient outcomes and quality of life following autoimmune encephalitis

Dr Ava Easton, University of Liverpool, Liverpool and Encephalitis International

Delayed and missed diagnosis: what do we know?

Dr Janet Grace, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London

Chair: Professor Robin Murray, King's College London, London

Withdrawal effects and how to stop antidepressants

Professor David Taylor, King's College London, London

Withdrawal effects and how to stop benzodiazepines, z-drugs and gabapentinoids

Dr Mark Horowitz, North East London NHS Foundation Trust , University College London (honorary), London

Chair: Professor Tamsin Ford, University of Cambridge, Cambridge

Eating disorders and social media use in the OxWell Student Survey

Professor Mina Fazel, University of Oxford, Oxford

Eating disorders in the national survey – was there a true increase in the prevalence?

Dr Clara Faria, University of Cambridge, Cambridge

Social functioning in adolescent eating disorders – a neglected target for intervention 

Professor Dasha Nicholls, Imperial College London, London

All are welcome to attend this session - the focus will be on 'early-career' psychiatrists - all trainees plus SAS doctors and consultants in their first five years.

Overview

1. Learn about the utility of coaching and mentoring - whether one-to-one or in groups - in peer support, training and professional development 
2. Hear about College resources, peer-support and coach-mentoring schemes across Divisions, Devolved Nations, Faculties and grades and share your reflections
3. Try your hand at a practical skills exercise in relational skills-sets that are already familiar to psychiatrists, using common job and interpersonal scenarios, to enable appreciation of the two-way partnership of active listening and mutual reflection

Chair: Dr Chukwuemeka Nwuba, East London NHS Foundation Trust, London

Dr Nadia Craddock, University of the West of England, Bristol

Dr Lee Chambers, Essentialise Workplace, Preston

Ms Kaysha Thomas, Nutritional Therapist, London

Chair: Dr Hugo Critchley, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton

Dr Trudi Seneviratne, Registrar, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London

Dr Derek Tracy, West London Mental Health Trust, King's College London, Imperial College London, London

Why quality research matters: credibility in neuroscience

Dr Laura Ajram, British Neuroscience Association, Bristol

Chair: Professor Sir Simon Wessely, King's College London, London

There’s no such thing as an antidepressant

Professor Joanna Moncrieff, King's College London, London

Professor David Taylor, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London

Antidepressant effectiveness 

Professor Glyn Lewis, University College London, London

Chair: Dr Alex Thomson, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London

Dr Lade Smith CBE, President, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London

Prioritising care for mental illnesses, in an era of mental wellbeing awareness - a patient perspective

Dr Emma McAllister, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London

Dr Rajesh Mohan, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London

Chair: Professor Allan Young, King's College London, London

Professor Gary Sachs, Harvard University, Boston

Dr Kathleen Merikangas, National Institute of Mental Health, Washington

Challenges in treating rapid cycling bipolar disorders

Dr Rebecca Strawbridge, King's College London, London

Overview

Stigma impacts quality of life, especially to those with silent illnesses such as epilepsy.  This plenary session addresses stigma during the lifetime of a senior clinical academic psychiatrist, an expert with lived experience, who has dedicated his career to the psychiatric aspects of epilepsy.  Stigma toward epilepsy is not limited to the public but exists within the medical profession and even professional societies.  During this session, specific barriers created by stigma toward epilepsy will be discussed: social integration, education, career paths, employment, marriage with increased divorce rates, parenting, and even sports participation.  Further, potential personal growth secondary to combating stigma will be considered.

Speakers

Professor Kenneth R. Kaufman, MD, FRCPsych, DLFAPA, FAES, Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

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In this presentation I will explore the science of laughter - from its evolutionary history to the complex ways that humans use laughter in social interactions. I will explore the neurobiology of laughter and the reasons why it could be a very important human behaviour to study in more detail.

Speakers

Professor Sophie Scott CBE, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London

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Chair: Dr Richard Caplan, Psychiatrists' Support Service, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London

Professor Dame Clare Gerada, Practitioner Health, NHS England

Dr Alastair Cook, Scottish Government, Edinburgh

The Royal College of Psychiatrists Psychiatrists' Support Service (PSS)

Dr Richard Caplan, Psychiatrists' Support Service, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London

Chair: Dr Kathleen Merikangas, National Institute of Mental Health, Washington

Mood disorders: 10 facts for the busy psychiatrist

Professor Allan Young, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, London

Ten things you should know about ... Schizophrenia

Professor Stephen Lawrie, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Dr Sameer Jauhar, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, London

Chair: Dr Gwen Adshead, West London Trust, London

Dr Derek Tracy, West London NHS Trust, King's College London, Imperial College London and University College London, London

The Bayesian brain and predictive coding as a metaphors of the mind (and its disturbances)

Professor Peggy Seriès, School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

It's the tone that makes the music: psychological dynamics of listening with intent

Dr Adam Polnay, The State Hospital, NHS Lothian Psychotherapy Department and University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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Out of area placements - our story

Mrs Rachel Bannister, Time for Action Foundation, Nottingham

Mrs Tracy Lang, Devon Partnership Trust, Exeter

Dr Rajesh Mohan, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London

Staying calm in the midst of a storm - mindfulness for psychiatrists

Facilitators

Dr Florian Alexander Ruths, Maudsley Hospital

Dr Joy Patterson, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Chair: Professor Alan Carson, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Chair: Professor Ian Jones, National Centre for Mental Health, Cardiff

Dr Shereen Tadros, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London

The role of genetic testing in mental health settings - recommendations from the College Report (CR237) 

Dr Jana de Villiers, Chair of the ID Faculty for RCPsych in Scotland, Consultant Psychiatrist for the High Secure ID Service for Scotland and N Ireland, The State Hospital, Clinical Lead for Intellectual Disability for the Forensic Network, Edinburgh

The all Wales psychiatric genomics service

Professor James Walters, Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics, Cardiff University, Cardiff

Dr David Crepaz-Creay, Mental Health Foundation, London

Chair: Professor Femi Oyebode, University of Birmingham, Birmingham

Dr Allan Beveridge, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Scotland

Dr Rebecca Lawrence, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Edinburgh

The observer and observed: on storytelling that honours the complexity of psychosis

Dr Nathan Filer, Bath Spa University, Bath

Chair: Professor Joseph Hayes, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London

Patterns and timing of physical health diagnoses in people with severe mental illness and the implications for policy

Dr Naomi Launders, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London

Dr Caroline Jackson, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Mr Cam Lugton, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, London

All are welcome to attend this session - the focus will be on 'later-career' psychiatrists - SAS doctors and consultants beyond 5yrs in job

Overview

1. Learn about the utility of coaching and mentoring - whether one-to-one or in groups - in peer support, training and professional development 
2. Hear about College resources, peer-support and coach-mentoring schemes across Divisions, Devolved Nations, Faculties and grades and share your reflections
3. Try your hand at a practical skills exercise in relational skills-sets that are already familiar to psychiatrists, using common job and interpersonal scenarios, to enable appreciation of the two-way partnership of active listening and mutual reflection

Chair: Professor Daniel Smith, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Professor Khalida Ismail, King's College London, London

Using genomic approaches to stratify severe mental illness by metabolism

Dr Rona Stawbridge, University of Glasgow, Glasgow

Dr Iain Campbell, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Chair: Professor Alan Carson, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Chair: Professor Russell Razzaque, North East London NHS Foundation Trust, London

Does the end ever justify the means?

Dr Emily Finch, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London

Introducing The Centre for Compassionate And Relational Learning (CCARL)

Professor Russell Razzaque, North East London NHS Foundation Trust, London

Chair: Professor Subodh Dave, Dean, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London

Supporting your trainees to pass the CASC, and accessing reasonable adjustments

Dr Ian Hall, Chief Examiner, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London

Supporting IMGs with the MRCPsych exam with a focus on the theory papers

Dr Rahul Bhattacharya, East London NHS Foundation Trust, London

Supporting all your trainees to pass the MRCPsych examination: making it personal

Dr Stephanie Ewen, Maudsley Higher Training Scheme in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability, London

Chair: Dr Josie Jenkinson, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College London

Implementing artificial intelligence for memory clinics

Dr Timothy Rittman, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge University, Cambridge

Dr Judith Harrison, CNTW NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle University, Newcastle

Professor Ramin Nilforooshan, University of Surrey, Imperial College London

Overview

Dr Lade Smith talks to Dr Humphrey Needham-Bennett about the issues raised in his book, 'What We Fear Most' under the pen name Dr Ben Cave:  stigma, violence, racism, ECT, risks, the cumulative stress of patient care – plus the process of navigating the publishing process from concept to printed book.  

Speakers

Chair: Dr Lade Smith CBE, President, Royal College of Psychiatrists

Dr Humphrey Needham-Bennett FRCPsych writing as Dr Ben Cave

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During this talk, I will explore some of the ways in which journals contribute to bringing together various viewpoints and in shaping the field of mental health research. In the service and spirit of collaboration, I will also frame these ideas in terms of what the audience may not already know and with the hope of sparking new relationships among researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience, and journal editors.

Speakers

Rebecca E. Cooney, PhD, Nature Mental Health

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Chair: Professor Nav Kapur, Centre for Mental Health and Safety, University of Manchester, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester

Dr Faraz Mughal, School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele

Dr Alex Thomson, Department of Liaison Psychiatry, Northwick Park Hospital, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London

Dr Karen Lascelles, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford

NICE guidelines for self-harm: implementation and which way next?

Professor Nav Kapur, Centre for Mental Health and Safety, University of Manchester, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester

Chair: Professor Alan Carson, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Chair: Professor Helen Minnis, University of Glasgow, Glasgow

Learning from the national STADIA (Standardised Diagnostic Assessments in CAMHS) Trial

Professor Kapil Sayal, University of Nottingham, Nottingham

Dr Jason Lang, University of Glasgow, Glasgow

Measurement based care as part of a learning health system; lessons learned

Professor Peter Szatmari, Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto

Chair: Professor Kam Bhui, University of Oxford, Oxford

Why a public health approach is needed

Dr Jude Stansfield, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds

Dr Sarah Markham, King's College London, London

Dr Paul Gilluley, Chief Medical Officer for NEL ICB, London

Professor Subodh Dave, Dean, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London

Chair: Professor Jonathan Cavanagh, University of Glasgow, Glasgow

What the next generation of animal models need to achieve

Professor Emma Robinson, University of Bristol, Bristol

Neurobiology of inflammation-induced behaviour

Dr Rhona McGonigal, University of Glasgow, Glasgow

CACNA1C gene – a view into synaptic mechanisms of psychiatric illness

Dr Cezar Tigaret, Cardiff University, Cardiff

Chair: Professor David Kingdon, University of Southampton, Southampton

Lessons from the RADAR trial of supported antipsychotic reduction 

Professor Joanna Moncrieff, University College London, London

Experiences of antipsychotic reductions in the RADAR trial: a qualitative study of service users

Professor Nicola Morant, University College London, London

RADAR doesn’t detect everything!

Professor Robin Murray, King's College London, London

Chair: Professor Alan Carson, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Chair: Professor Vivienne Curtis, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London

Dr Alan Baban, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, London

Dr Jo O'Reilly, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, London

Chair: Dr Ian Goodyer, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, University College London, London

Brief psychotherapies: their effects, prospects and delivery to a growing demand 

Dr Ian Goodyer, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, University College London, London

Dr Daphne Korczak, The Hospital for Sick Children, The University of Toronto, Toronto

Targeting sleep to improve youth depression: challenges and new solutions

Dr Madison Aitken, York University, Toronto 

Formulation, is it complex or simple?

Dr Raphael Kelvin, CambridgeBPI Ltd and NHS England MindEd National Clinical Educator Lead, Technology Enhanced Learning

Overview

Art-based methods serve as a powerful tool for individuals to showcase their emotions, experiences, needs, and narratives. These methods have proven to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and foster a sense of community support for those facing mental health challenges. One of the most popular arts-based approaches is the Theatre of the Oppressed (TO). In this session, we will show a glimpse of the Theatre of the Oppressed. Our audience will have the opportunity to become active "spect-actors" who will not only witness but actively engage with the staged narratives, fostering positive change. In this session, the delegates will gain insights into how the Theatre of the Oppressed techniques have been used in India and Pakistan to empower people with the lived experience of mental illness and to engage the local community, including patients, caregivers, their families, and neighbouring community members, to participate in a dialogue and discussion on mental health.

Speakers

Komal Dayani, Queen Mary University, London
Kainat Khurshid, Interactive Research Development, Pakistan
Mangala R, Schizophrenia Research Foundation, India
Mr Mehmood Bhatti, Interactive Research Development, Pakistan
Ms Harini Jayaraman, Schizophrenia Research Foundation, India
Dr Victoria Bird, Queen Mary University of London, London
Renata Peppl, Queen Mary University of London, London
Rosie Hunter, Queen Mary University of London, London

Overview

Whilst in Scotland why not learn a little of the national dance. Set to bagpipe music Highland dancing is a style of competitive dancing developed in the Scottish Highlands in the 19th and 20th centuries. Did you know ... a Highland Dancer will hop or spring vertically 192 times during a 6 step Highland Fling, that is the equivalent as running a mile on one foot at a time. This session will showcase a number of different highland dances and then give you the opportunity to learn the basic positions and the first step of the highland fling.

Speakers

Dr Rosemary Gordon, NHS Lothian, Scotland

We will be returning this year with our ever popular Congress party!

We can't wait to welcome you for an evening packed full of dancing, music, food and socialising at Ghillie Dhu, a traditional Scottish bar and restaurant. Originally St Thomas Episcopal Church, Ghillie Dhu has been beautifully restored to showcase its traditional features and is a stunning example of the capitals intricate architecture.

Book your ticket now and find out more information about the party on our website. Don't forget, we have sold out in the past, so book early to avoid disappointment!

Staying calm in the midst of a storm - mindfulness for psychiatrists

Facilitators

Dr Florian Alexander Ruths, Maudsley Hospital

Dr Joy Patterson, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Overview

Bombay Jam is the ultimate dance fitness total body workout set to custom music mixes with the hottest Bollywood tracks combined with Western Top 40 songs for instant universal appeal. It is packed with authentic Bollywood flavour and suitable for all genders, ages, fitness levels. No dance experience needed. It’s so much fun. What're you waiting for?

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Overview

In this talk I will detail latest computational approaches to mapping the meaning of awe, the emotion we feel when we encounter vast mysteries.  I then will chart latest advances in understanding how to cultivate awe as a pathway to mental and physical health.

Speakers

Dacher Keltner, UC Berkeley

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Around a third of people who experience psychosis develop complex problems that complicate recovery. Mental health rehabilitation services focus on this group. This presentation will provide an overview of the evidence showing that these services are effective, and why they should be included in every local mental health system.

Speakers

Professor Helen Killaspy, Professor of Rehabilitation Psychiatry, Division of Psychiatry, University College London

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Chair: Dr Peter Byrne, East London Foundation Trust, London

Why the RCPsych and others wanted a minimum unit price for alcohol in Scotland, and why it took five years from legislation to implementation

Dr Peter Rice, Institute of Alcohol Studies, Glasgow

Dr May Van Schalkwyk, London school of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London

Commercial determinants of health, policy and health inequalities

Professor Mark Petticrew, London school of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London

Chair: Dr Raja Badrakalimuthu, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, Parliamentary and Healthcare Ombudsman Service, Dementia Carers Count, London

A propensity score analysis of retrograde amnesia following ECT versus pharmacotherapy for depression

Professor Declan McLoughlin, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin

Cumulative cognitive deficits after ECT

Professor George Kirov, Cardiff University, Cardiff

Continuation/maintenance ECT and cognition

Associate Professor Prashanth Mayur, University of Sydney, Sydney, Westmead Institute of Medical Research, Westmead, St John of God Hospital, North Richmond, Cumberland Hospital, Westmead

Chair: Dr Sameer Jauhar, Institute of Psychaitry, Psychology and Neuroscience, London

Serotonin and depression: 50 years of hurt?

Professor Phillip Cowen, University of Oxford, Oxford

Schizophrenia: from neurotransmitters to circuits, symptoms and novel treatments

Dr Katherine Beck, Institute of Psychaitry, Psychology and Neuroscience, London

What is the role of dopamine and serotonin in how people think?

Dr Michael Browning, University of Oxford, Oxford

Chair: Dr Rajesh Mohan, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London

Ms Meera Burgess, Expert by experience

The 10 top tips of co-production

Mr Mark Farmer, Expert by experience

Chair: Dr Lade Smith CBE, President, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London

Why have rates of involuntary detention increased and how best to respond?

Dr Patrick Keown, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle

Reducing involuntary hospitalisation rates and improving therapeutic relationships: Advance Choice Document fidelity and sustainability

Professor Claire Henderson, King's College London, London

Ethnicity and Mental Health Act: addressing disparities and rising rates of detention 

Professor Kam Bhui, University of Oxford, Oxford

Chair: Dr Lucy Carrick, Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow

Variation in quality and effectiveness: how data-driven national programmes can help improve the provision of rehabilitation and recovery services

Dr Sridevi Kalidindi, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London

The ACER Study (Assessing the clinical and cost effectiveness of inpatient mental health rehabilitation provided by the independent sector and NHS)

Professor Helen Killaspy, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, London

Dr Rajesh Mohan, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London

Chair: Dr Konstantinos Ioannidis, University of Oxford, Oxford

The use of clozapine in routine clinical practice: QI issues identified by clinical audit

Dr Carol Paton, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Dartford

Community initiation of clozapine 

Ms Emma Butler, King's College London, London

Does poor previous adherence to antipsychotics represent a real barrier to the initiation of clozapine?

Dr Sébastien Brodeur, Laval University, Quebec

Chair: Dr Trudi Seneviratne, Registrar, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London

“Too girly” to be a doctor: strengths and stereotypes in leadership language

Miss Nikki Nabavi,University of Manchester, Manchester

Dr Rosemary Gordon, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh

Dr Suhana Ahmed, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London

Chair: Dr Ed Beveridge, UCLPartners, North London Mental Health Partnership, London

Ms Gemma Copsey, UCLPartners, London

Dr Philippa Shaw, University College London, London

Dr Zuneera Khurshid, Improvement Academy at the Bradford Institute for Health Research, London

UCLP-PRIMROSE findings discussion: the implications for research, policy, and practice

Professor David Osborn,  University College London, North London Mental Health Partnership, Public Health England, London

Results from implementing UCLPartners-PRIMROSE, a care innovation for patients in London and Yorkshire/Humber 

Dr Gregor Russell. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, Yorkshire and Humber Clinical Research Network, University of York, York

Chair: Dr Konstantinos Ioannidis, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton

Gambling disorder in the UK: an overview

Professor Henrietta Bowden-Jones, National Centre for Behavioural Addictions, London

Clinical presentation of gambling disorder, biopsychosocial models, consequences, comorbidities, as well as screening and diagnostic tools

Professor Sam Chamberlain, University of Southampton, Southampton

Pharmacological treatment of gambling disorder

Professor Jon Grant, University of Chicago, Chicago

Chair: Dr Catherine Durkin, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London

Dr Bernard Chin, North London Forensic Service, London

Dr Eleanor Hind, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London

Motives for causing FII

Dr Gwen Adshead, Broadmoor Hospital, West London NHS Trust, London

Potential hazards associated with use of lamotrigine during pregnancy

Professor David Baldwin, University of Southampton, Southampton

Valproate: a bigger scandal than thalidomide

Professor David Cunningham Owens, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Potential hazards associated with use of lithium preparations during pregnancy

Professor Ian Jones, Cardiff University, Cardiff

Chair: Dr Trudi Seneviratne, Registrar, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London

Dr Amrit Sachar, West London NHS Trust, London

Courage, compassion and clarity: creating the conditions for anti-racism 

Dr Ananta Dave, Black Country Integrated Care System, Wolverhampton

Dr Rajesh Mohan, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London

Chair: Dr Conor Davidson, Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds

Mrs Rhiannon Hawkins, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London 

Mental health in autistic women

Professor Dheeraj Rai, Avon and Wiltshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol Medical School, Bristol

Autism and borderline personality disorder

Dr Kirsten Barnicot, City University, London

Fashionably late: autistic females

Dr Alison Lennox, Oxford Health, Oxford