Psychiatric aspects of gynecology

19.06.2014 to 21.06.2014

Psychiatric aspects of gynecology. Psycho-social approach to treatment and rehabilitation of patients with breast cancer. Effective communication skills training for health-care professionals  

Main curriculum includes:

  • Psychopharmacology in treatment of common psychiatry comorbidity for breast cancer patients and correction of side effects of the main treatment
  • Pharmacological interventions and supportive psychotherapy for breast cancer patients
  • Psycho-social interventions for breast cancer survivors
  • Programs to reduce barriers and increase adherence with screening for early detection of breast cancer

Speakers:

  • Prof. Luigi Grassi, M.D., Italy– Professor and Chair of Psychiatry University of Ferrara Chair Department of Biomedical & Specialty Surgical Sciences
  • Prof. Miri Cohen, Ph.D., Israel – School of Social Work and Department of Gerontology, University of Haifa