Sunday April 19th – Join us for a joyful gathering. Topic: The evolution of psychiatry over the last 150 years
1110 Hillside Ave
Speaker: Dr. Ingrid Friesen, Ph.D.
Dr. Friesen will discuss the evolution of psychiatry over the last 150 years. Psychiatry initially begun with psychoanalysis, where the focus was on the dialogue between the patient and therapist to discover and sort out conflicts of the psyche. In the mid to late 20th century, a paradigm shift in psychiatry conceptualized chemical imbalances in the brain as the central explanation for psychological maladies, creating the proliferation of antidepressant medications. In response to the poor efficacy of these medications, current treatment models are pushing the boundaries of science and looking to neuromodulation to improve mental well-being and treat depression and other mental health conditions.
Bio: Dr. Ingrid Friesen holds a doctorate in Neuropsychology from the University of Victoria (1999). She worked as a clinical neuropsychologist for 26 years, diagnosing brain injuries and diseases. Her focus has since evolved to providing TMS to clients for enhanced well-being.
Forum: Dr. Friesen will be in attendance for the forum.
There will be a short Installation ceremony for the new board of directors.
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