Science Café on Youth Substance Abuse & Depression: A KAVLI Brain Event (2/20/2018)

Please note: pre-registration is required for this cafe.

You are invited to attend our Science Café on Youth Substance Abuse and Depression: A Kavli BRAIN Event.

Title: Youth Substance Use Disorders with Co-occurring Depression: The Nature of the Association and Implications for Treatment

Speaker: Dr. Yifrah Kaminer, Professor of Psychiatry & Pediatrics, Alcohol Research Center & Injury Prevention Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Description: Join us for an informal discussion about the association between substance use disorders and co-occurring depression in youth. We will discuss treatment outcome findings, an ongoing study by the presenter, and explore potential future treatment directions. Questions and audience participation are highly encouraged.

Date: Tuesday, February 20th

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Location: Butterfly Chinese Restaurant, 831 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06119

Food and beverages will be provided. This event is free and open to the general public. Space is limited.

Please use this link to RSVP for the event. Pre-registration is required. For questions, contact burke@uchc.edu.