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The 21st Annual Rodman Ride for Kids event on Saturday, October 1st was a great success! Thank you to all of the riders, sponsors, in-kind donors, and volunteers for a GREAT day!
Support Team Baker as we continue to help the children and families we serve!
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http://teambaker.kintera.org
Dr. William Beardslee Honored by Emory University and Society for Prevention Research
Dr. William Beardslee, a Senior Scientist at Judge Baker Children’s Center, has received an honorary doctor of science degree from Emory University and the Community, Culture, and Prevention Science Award from the Society for Prevention Research. Click to read more
2011-2012
Judge Baker Children's Center
Child Mental Health Forum
John R. Weisz, PhD, ABPP
President, Judge Baker Children’s Center
Professor of Psychology, Harvard Faculty of Arts & Sciences and Harvard Medical School
Claudio O. Toppelberg, MD
Director, CMHF and Continuing Education, Judge Baker Children’s Center
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Wednesdays 1:30 –3:00 PM Limited Free Parking Available at JBCC
Judge Baker Children's Center, 53 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120
 
February 1, 2012
“Myths and Realities about the Use of Psychiatric Medications for Foster Youth:
What the Evidence Tells us and How that (Mis)Aligns with Current Practice"
Christopher Bellonci, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Maltreated youth in the child welfare system in the United States are being prescribed psychiatric medications at an ever-increasing rate. National studies show that 13-52% of youth in child welfare are taking psychiatric medications. Most of these youth are taking more than one psychiatric medication at a time. Preschool-age children are showing some of the most rapid increases in medication use. Increasingly the medication of choice has become atypical antipsychotics that carry long-term risks of diabetes and heart disease.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Understand the existing evidence-base for psychiatric medications for traumatized youth.
Learn about emerging research on psychiatric medication practice trends in child welfare systems.
Develop critical thinking skills in regards to the use of psychiatric medications for maltreated youth.
For more information, or to be added to the mailing list, please email cmhf@jbcc.harvard.edu
Physicians: The Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity (Grand Rounds 9/28/11) for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Psychologists: The Children's Hospital Boston Psychology Division is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Children's Hospital Boston Psychology Division maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Social Workers: Application for social work continuing education credits will be submitted shortly. Revised: 1/4/12
CMHF webpage: http://www.jbcc.harvard.edu/events/forum.htm
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