The 2025 IPA Fall Conference will delve into the long-term effectiveness of psychiatric drugs, examining evidence from various studies. The event will explore alternatives to traditional drug use, focusing on social determinants of health. Attendees can expect insightful sessions from experts like Dr. Lisa Cosgrove and Robert Whitaker, who will discuss industry influences and historical perspectives on psychiatric care. The agenda includes sessions on industry influence, epistemic consequences, and a review of antipsychotic research, providing a comprehensive understanding of psychiatric drug outcomes.
Mental Health Conferences
2025 IPA Fall Conference
The 2025 IPA Fall Conference, hosted by the Iowa Psychological Association, will be held virtually on October 3, 2025. This event will focus on psychiatric drugs and long-term outcomes for major psychiatric disorders.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: October 03, 2025
Location: Zoom
Event Format: virtual
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Iowa Psychological Association
The Iowa Psychological Association is dedicated to advancing psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting human welfare.
Email: ipa@iowapsychology.org
Phone: 515-250-6366
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $165.00 | IPA Member | Registration fee for IPA members. |
| $99.00 | IPA Lifetime Member | Registration fee for IPA lifetime members. |
| $99.00 | IPA ECP Member | Registration fee for IPA Early Career Psychologist members. |
| $66.00 | IPA Retired Member | Registration fee for IPA retired members. |
| $0.00 | IPA Student Member | Registration fee for IPA student members. |
| $231.00 | Non-Member | Registration fee for non-members. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference will run from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm CDT. Sessions include 'Caveat Emptor. Industry Influence on Diagnostic and Clinical Practice Guidelines' by Dr. Cosgrove, 'The Epistemic Consequences of Commercialized Science' by Dr. Cosgrove, and 'The Case Against Antipsychotics: A Review of 70 Years Of Research' by Dr. Whitaker.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Lisa Cosgrove, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Professor, and Faculty Fellow at the Applied Ethics Center at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Robert Whitaker
Author of five books on the history of psychiatry and founder of madinamerica.com.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers 6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attendees.
Other Links and Information
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