Westchester Psychiatry: A District Branch of the APA

Psychiatric Society of Westchester County, Inc. and
Bronx District Branch

CME DINNER MEETING

NO DICE. – Why Hollywood Can’t Get Compulsive Gambling Right

Presented by:

Harvey Roy Greenberg, M.D.
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry,
Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University, New York

Upon completion participants will be able to:

• Recognize the high prevalence of gambling in the U.S.
• Recognize the phenomenology of pathological gambling.
• Identify the discrepancy between the disorder and its portrayal in motion pictures.

Royal Palace Restaurant
77 Knollwood Road
White Plains, New York

March 8, 2017
7:00-7:30PM – Registration
7:30-8:30PM – Presentation

RSVP by March 3, 2017
(914) 967-6285 or centraloffice@wpsych.org

NAMI Westchester Presents A Documentary screening of

“People Say I’m Crazy”

Directed by John Cadigan, produced by Academy Award Winner Ira Wohl and Katie Cadigan

February 16, 2017
The Picture House. 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803
Doors open 6:00 p.m. – Screening begins at 6:15 p.m.

Panel Discussion to follow screening with leading professionals in the field of schizophrenia and individuals living in recovery.

Tickets $15 per person
Tickets must be purchased in advance
To purchase tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nami-westchester-presents-people-say-im-crazy-tickets-29225534360
by February 12, 2017

“People Say I’m Crazy” is a documentary about schizophrenia made by someone with schizophrenia. This film tells the story of a young man, John Cadigan, who develops schizophrenia at age 21 while attending college. Initially devasted by his diagnosis, John eventually finds appropriate treatment and works his way into recovery, with the help of family and friends. The spotlight is also turned on John’s family as they struggle to understand John’s disease. With courage and love, the family learns how to support John in his efforts to resume living an independent and fulfilling life. To view the trailer, go to: http://www.peoplesayimcrazy.org/ 

The Psychiatric Society of Westchester County
Presents Its

30th Annual Legislative Brunch

on

Sunday, December 4, 2016
11:00am – 1:30pm

at the

Crown Plaza Hotel
66 Hale Avenue, White Plains, NY
(Parking $2.00 per hour)

Please take advantage of this opportunity to meet with your federal, state and local legislators to discuss issues relevant to the practice of psychiatry and the mental health of our patients.

There is NO CHARGE for Society members and their guests.

Reservations MUST be received by December 2, 2016. Please telephone the Society at (914) 967-6285 or RSVP by e-mail centraloffice@wpsych.org