Ontario Working Group for Early Psychosis Intervention 2011

Thank you to the tireless members of the Ontario Working Group for Early Psychosis Intervention who once again allowed Type A Events to organize their annual conference. The 2011 conference was the largest yet with over 275 attendees.

Taking over most of the conference space at the downtown Toronto's Sheraton Hotel this year's 2-Day Conference focused on the topic of Stigma in the Mental Health field and with over 30 individual speakers and workshops the topic was engaged from a variety of angles.

A chance to relax from the days events came with the inaugural "OWGEPI at the Movies" event. A film showing followed by panel discussion with our own special Awards Night twist.

This was the 6th Conference that Type A Events has organized with the OWGEPI and it just keeps getting better and better!

Conference Planning: Ontario Working Group for Early Psychosis Intervention

Congratulations to the Ontario Working Group for Early Intervention in Psychosis (OWGEPI) for another successful Conference. The OWGEPI is an organization made up of employees that work for Early Psychosis Intervention programs across Ontario.

Type A Events was once again honoured to be coordinating this educational and fundamental Conference. The work the OWGEPI does at this Conference has practical applications to those within the Mental Health field--from clients, to family members, to doctors and case managers.

This year's theme of Social Inclusion brought Social Inclusion in Mental Health expert Dr. David Morris from England as our keynote speaker.

The workshops, keynote, and plenary session were filled with interesting debate and lively conversation. What a special group of dedicated people.

This was my 5th year organizing this Conference, and I hope for 5, 10, 15 years more!

Thank you to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for the funding of this Conference.

Conference Coordination: Ontario Working Group on Early Intervention in Psychosis

Type A Events was honoured to be the Conference Coordinator for the 5th consecutive year for the OWGEIP Conference.

Thank you to the amazing members (250 plus of you) of the Ontario Working Group on Early Intervention in Psychosis who travelled from all across Ontario to make it to Toronto. It was an absolute pleasure to work with such a dedicated group of people. 

The three-day Conference at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel featured a keynote speaker from Australia was well as a number of experts from right here in Ontario.  

Coordinating this pivotal event was extremely rewarding.

See you next year!