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Register Now! 28th Annual Pittsburgh Schizophrenia Conference The 28th Annual Pittsburgh Schizophrenia Conference will take place Friday, December 9, 2011 at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel. This is the nation?s longest running scientific meeting devoted to exploring the latest research findings related to schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. Internationally recognized experts will provide comprehensive...

National Institute of Mental Health Renews Support for the Center for Late Life Depression Prevention and Treatment Research The University of Pittsburgh?s Center for Late Life Depression Prevention and Treatment Research has received nearly $9 million from the National Institute of Mental Health to further its work in depression prevention and treatment in later life. Under the direction of Charles F. Reynolds...

Department Programs Receive Awards for Patient Care and Innovation The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) recently presented their annual Achievement Awards to two programs in the Department of Psychiatry/Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in recognition of their innovation and excellence. The programs were selected from a total of 160 entries from health systems across Pennsylvania...

Pepper Center Announces Multidisciplinary Journal Club Exploring Brain Imaging in Epidemiological Studies of Older Adults The Epidemiology of Brain Resilience in Aging (e-BRAIN) program and the Claude D. Pepper Center at the University of Pittsburgh have established a new, multidisciplinary Journal Club to explore the application of neuroimaging methods in the context of aging and population studies with a specific...

ADAPT Summer News The ADAPT study (Addressing Depression And Pain Together), led by Dr. Jordan Karp, is a federally funded clinical trial for older adults living with chronic low back pain and depression. The project aims to determine the best way to reduce pain, improve mood, and enhance overall functioning for older adults living with both of these problems. We invite you to check out the summer edition of the...

U.S. News & World Report Ranks WPIC Among the Top Hospital Systems in Psychiatric Services U.S. News & World Report has released its Best Hospitals annual survey rankings and ranks Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) among the top psychiatric service providers in the country. U.S. News ranked WPIC No. 8 in the nation for its commitment to providing...