2nd International Conference on Psychogenic Movement Disorders and Other Conversion Disorders
April 2-4, 2009
Washington, DC
Psychogenic movement disorders are those that have no known basis in the physiology of the motor system and therefore are often thought to have psychiatric cause. In various studies it turns out that up to 20% of new patients seen in movement disorder centers are diagnosed with psychogenic movement disorders. The ability to make a diagnosis rests on the presence of a multitude of clinical clues and therapeutic action should be taken as early as possible. The management of psychogenic movement disorders is fraught with difficulties. Empathy and a non-judgmental manner are essential in dealing with patients, and a neurobiological explanation of the symptoms may help to foster trust, acceptance, understanding and recovery.
Organizing committee:
Mark Hallett, Chair
C. Robert Cloninger
Stanley Fahn
Peter Halligan
Joseph Jankovic
Anthony Lang
Valerie Voon
Important Dates:
January 31, 2009 - Abstract Submission Deadline
March 13, 2009 - Registration Deadline
April 2-4, 2009 - 2nd International Conference on Psychogenic Movement Disorders and Other Conversion Disorders
Call for Abstracts
Abstracts are now being accepted for this conference. For full information including word limit and deadlines, please click here .
Venue and Accommodation
This conference will be held at the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC. To reserve a room at the special rate, or to find directions to this Hotel, please click here.
Contact
Meeting Secretariat
Larissa Sevcik
Program Manager
The Movement Disorder Society
555 E. Wells Street, Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States
E-Mail Larissa Sevcik
Tel: +1 414-276-2145
Fax: +1 414-276-3349