Culture and Depression - conference on 23 May

Culture and DepressionThe validity, diagnosis and management of depression in different cultures needs an extensive re-examination. 23rd May 2011 / London

Over the past few decades, a significant body of research has outlined major problems that relate to the use of western diagnosis and methods of research across cultures. Amongst the diagnostic groups, depression has been singled out as one that raises significant issues of cultural validity and which poses special problems as a universally valid disorder. Fundamental problems include a) cross-cultural variations in defining identity, b) differing concepts of emotions; c) cultural variations in language with problems of translating everyday emotion, and d) the absence of a universal biological cause. Despite these demonstrated concerns, mental health professionals, psychiatrists included, consider depression as universal in form with cross-cultural differences in symptomatology as a mere artefact. If there are such major differences in symptomatology, it begs the question: Why do they receive the same diagnosis? And, how does this contradiction arise? Some of the key questions which will be discussed during the one day event include: Do cultures have their own specific emotions that shape depression? Or, do ethnic groups differ in their emotions? What is cultural validity? Why should it matter? Is depression universal? What are the challenges for diagnosing depression across different cultures? Can depression be treated by uniform protocols / how can inter-cultural therapy be helpful in depression? What role can inter-cultural therapy play in the treatment of depression? What is the scope for future research in this area? This event will provide the opportunity for clinicians from all professional backgrounds who have experience in caring for people from diverse backgrounds to come together. Clinicians will have the opportunity via the sharing of case vignettes, to share the benefits and challenges they have experienced in their work and to also discuss good practice and learning points. Programme of the day 9.00 - 9.30 Registration, Tea & Coffee 9.30 - 10.40 Introduction & Chair What is cultural validity? Why should it matter?Sushrut Jadhav 10.40 - 11.30 Depression: An Anthropological ViewDavid Napier 11.30 - 11.45 Tea & Coffee 11.45 - 12.30 How useful is the category of 'childhood depression' in managing it?Begum Maitra 12.30 - 1.00 Morning session Q&A 1.00 - 1.45 Lunch 1.45 - 2.35 Who says depression appears in all cultures?David Summerfield 2.35 - 3.25 What role can inter-cultural therapy play in the treatment of depression?Yemi Oloyede 3.25 - 3.40 Tea & Coffee 3.40 - 4.30 What is the scope for future research in this area?Robert Littlewood  4.30 - 4.45 Afternoon Q&A 4.45 - 5.00 Plenary, Closure & Evaluation sheets Who Should attend? This conference will be relevant to all professionals in the field of Mental Health and Social Care, including those from Local Authorities and NHS trusts across the UK, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Early Intervention Teams, CPN’s, OT’s, Social Workers, Chaplains, Community Faith Leaders & Healers, Equality Leads, Community Development Workers, Service User Representatives, Charities, Third Sector, Educational Establishments, Academics and Policy makers. Where? The Resource Centre 356 Holloway Road London N7 6PA Tel: +44 (0)20 7700 0100 http://www.theresourcecentre.org.uk Conference Booking  Conference Brochure Conference Booking Forn Conference Contact Ahmed Qureshi (conference co-ordinator) tel. 07540 356 526 email us on: info@bmehealth.org or visit us on www.bmehealth.org

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