Courses in Epidemiology

This four-day course focuses on the principles and practice of psychiatric epidemiology. Basic concepts and issues that are specific to both child and adult psychiatric epidemiology are covered. Psychiatric issues that will be used to illustrate concepts and practice of psychiatric epidemiology include: prevalence studies, longitudinal studies, the role of risk and resilience, and genetic epidemiology. Invited speakers will cover particular topics such as migration and psychiatirc disorder, the epidemiology of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and addiction in more detail.

Maximum 40 participants.

Objectives:

• Understanding the basic concepts of psychiatric epidemiology.
• Ability to evaluate and judge applied psychiatric research.