U.S. Psychiatric & Mental Health Congress

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Welcome to San Diego!

Relax in the mild climate and enjoy beautiful views of the San Diego Bay from the 2008 Psychiatric Congress’s host hotel, the Marriott Hotel & Marina. With its rich history and array of recreation options, it’s hard not to be impressed with this coastal metropolis.

Step out of your hotel room and enter the historic Gaslamp Quarter, where you’ll find shops, bars and restaurants catering to any taste. Enjoy miles of beaches along the Pacific Ocean, or golf in one of the area’s many renowned courses. Balboa Park, home to a host of museums, theaters and gardens – not to mention the world-famous San Diego Zoo – is a winning attraction. And no trip to California’s second largest city would be complete without a visit to SeaWorld, where you can explore marine life and even dine with Shamu!

With so much at your fingertips, San Diego won’t disappoint!

San Diego
Convention Center
111 W. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-5000

San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina
333 W. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-1500

Your Special Room Rate

Discounted room rates are available at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, valid three days before and after Psychiatric Congress: $259 city view or $279 bay view per night, single or double occupancy. These rates are based on availability and do not include applicable taxes or fees. For reservations, call the hotel directly at (619) 234-1500. (Be sure to mention “CME,” “Psychiatric Cong,” or group code “PSY” in order to receive this discount.) Discounted rates are offered until Oct. 7, 2008, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Special Travel Discounts
Airfare discounts may be available to attendees through American Airlines. For reservations, call (800) 433-1790 (please specify index #A1238SS). Booking by Oct. 9, 2008 is recommended.

For car rental reservations with AVIS, call (800) 331-1600 (please specify the Avis Worldwide Discount number D188993).

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Mark Your Calendar!

Pre-Congress CME Symposium during the2008 U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress*

This CME/CNE Conference is sponsored by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors

Obesity Reduction and Prevention Strategies for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness**

Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 1:45 pm - 6:00 pmSan Diego Convention Center — Room 33

*This event is not part of the official 2008 U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress as planned by the Program Committee. **This CME/CNE conference is jointly accredited by the University of North Texas Office of Professional and Continuing Education and Letters & Sciences. Supported by educational grants from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., and Eli Lilly and Company.

Recently Added Symposia!

13-0 Fibromyalgia
(1.25 credits)
22-0 Adult ADHD
(1.25 credits)
25-0 Depression
(1.5 credits)
28-0 Bipolar Disorder
(1.5 credits)
Supported by an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company.

CALL FOR POSTERS

The 2008 U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress provides psychiatrists and other mental healthcare professionals with the opportunity to share their experiences, ideas and research with their colleagues.

Poster presentations provide an excellent forum for authors to present their latest research findings or for introducing interesting, innovative, clinically relevant information.

For more information and a submission form, please click here.