The following is a list of recent presentations made by STAR-Center faculty and staff.  When possible, we have provided a copy of the presentation.

David Brent, M.D.

Treatment of SSRI-Resistant Depression in Adolescents (TORDIA): Switching to Venlafaxine or Another SSRI with or without CBT for Adolescents with SSRI-Resistant Depression.  Presented at STAR-Center Annual Conference, King of Prussia, PA, March 13, 2008; Pittsburgh, PA May 9, 2008.
 
Assessment and Treatment of the Suicidal Adolescent. Presented at Pediatric Grand Rounds, St. Joseph’s Children Hospital, Paterson, NJ, January 15, 2008.

Does Heterogeneity in Etiology Map onto Heterogeneity in Treatment Response?  Presented at the NIMH Research Roundtable on Heterogeneity in Child and Adolescent Depression, Washington, DC, February 19, 2008.

Is Suicide Genetic? In Search of Intermediate Phenotypes.  Presented at the 8th Annual Guze Symposium on Alcoholism, February 21, 2008.

Pharmacotherapy for Suicidal Behavior.  Presented at the Second International Conference on Understanding Youth Suicide, Judean Hills, Israel, March 26, 2008.

The Treatment of Adolescent Depression: Are Any of Our Treatments Any Good? Presented at the Pittsburgh Regional Organization of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Spring Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, April 10, 2008.
 
SSRIs and Suicidality: Cause or Cure?  Presented at the 22nd Annual Mood Disorders Symposium, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, April 15, 2008.

Treatment of SSRI-Resistant Depression in Adolescents (TORDIA): Switching to Venlafaxine or Another SSRI with or without Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Adolescents with SSRI-Resistant Depression.  Presented at the APA Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, May 7, 2008.
 
Treatment of SSRI-Resistant Depression in Adolescents (TORDIA): What is the Next Step When a Depressed Adolescent Does Not Respond to an Antidepressant.  Presented at Department of Behavior Medicine Grand Rounds, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, May 21, 2008.
 
Predictors of Suicidal Adverse Events in the TORDIA Trial.  Presented and the NCDEU Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, May 28, 2008.

Longitudinal Studies and the Mission of Therapeutics. Presented and Festschrift in Honor of David Kupfer, MD, Thomas Detre Chair of Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA, June 12, 2008.

Antidepressants. Presented as part of the Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology: Principles and Practice Course, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, August 14, 2008.

Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Novel, Practice-Friendly Treatment for Pediatric Anxiety and Depression.  Presented at the Clinical Translational Science Institute Meeting (Pediatric PittNet), September 4, 2008.

Treatment Resistant Depression in Children and Adolescents: Psychopharmacological and Psychotherapy Strategies. Presented at the 11^th Annual Clinical Pediatric Psychopharmacology Symposium, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, September 19, 2008.

Predictors of Suicidal and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Adverse Events in the TORDIA Trial. Presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting, October 29, 2008.

Review of Adolescent Depression and Suicidality for Extremely Busy People. Presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting, October 30, 2008.

Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Novel, Practice-Friendly Treatment for Pediatric Anxiety and Depression. Presented at the Clinical Translational Science Institute Meeting (Pediatric Alliance), January 13, 2009.

Predictors of Suicidal Events in Clinical Treatment Trials of Adolescent Depression. Presented at the International Suicidality Capstone Meeting (Columbia University), New York, NY, January 26, 2009.

Suicidal Risk in Adolescents: Assessment and Treatment. Presented at Iona College Counseling Center, New York, NY, January 27, 2009.

The Treatment of Resistant Depression in Adolescents: Can We Do Better. Presented at Grand Rounds, University of Pennsylvania Health System, February 5, 2009.

Suicidal Risk in Adolescents: Assessment and Treatment. Presented at Grand Rounds, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, April 30, 2009.

Treatment Resistant Depression in Children and Adolescents: Psychopharmacological and Psychotherapy Strategies. Presented at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, May 1, 2009.

Suicidal Risk in Adolescents: Assessment and Treatment. Presented for the PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, Teleconference, May 21, 2009.

Suicidal Behavior in Early-Onset Bipolar Disorder. Presented at the Eighth International Conference on Bipolar Disorder, Pittsburgh, PA, June 26, 2009.

WQED OnQ Close Up:  Teen Suicide.  Panel member.  Aired October 22, 2009.

Mary Margaret Kerr, Ed.D.

School Crisis Preparation and Response:  A Refresher.  Arkansas Mental Health in Education (ARMEA) Conference, Little Rock, AR, January, 2008.

Bullying Prevention:  What Middle School Educators Need to Know.  Arkansas Mental Health in Education (ARMEA) Conference, Little Rock, AR, February, 2008.

 

Trauma on Campus:  What You Can Do to Help.  (Plenary Address).  34^th Annual Delaware Valley Student Affairs Conference:  The Changing Face of Student Affairs, Lafayette Hill, PA, February, 2008.

 

Pressures, Perils, and Paradigm Shifts.  Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education Conference:  Student Mental Health:  Signs & Responses”, Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA, February, 2008.

 

Student Harassment, Bullying, and Threats:  Practical Tools and Legal Advice for School Personnel.  Sponsored by Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 and DeSales University, DeSales University, Center Valley, PA, March, 2008.

 

The Role of Communication in Suicide Prevention.  (Keynote Address).  22^nd Annual Services for Teens at Risk Conference, King of Prussia, PA, March, 2008; Pittsburgh, May, 2008.

 

Crisis Communications:  A Refresher.  22^nd Annual Services for Teens at Risk Conference, King of Prussia, PA, March 2008.

 

Mistakes (and Remedies) in Addressing Behavior Problems in the Classroom.  (With C. Michael Nelson).  5^th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support, Chicago, IL, March, 2008.

Bullying:  What Educators Need to Know.  32nd Annual TECBD Conference, Tempe, AZ, November, 2008.

Crisis Prevention/Mitigation, Preparation, Response, and Recovery.  Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, Milton, PA, March, 2009.

Evidence-Based Practices for Supporting Students with Behavioral Disorders.  2009 STAR-Center Training Institutes, King of Prussia, PA, March, 2009.

Evidence-Based Practices for Supporting Students with Behavioral Disorders.  2009 STAR-Center Training Institutes, Pittsburgh, PA, May, 15, 2009.

Student Mental Health:  Signs & Responses (Keynote Address).  2009 CCAC Summer Faculty Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, June 29, 2009.

Suicide Prevention in Schools:  Best Practices and Questionable Practices.  Youth and Family Training Institute Webcast & Videoconference Series, Pittsburgh, PA, June 30, 2009.

Bullying, Harassment and Threats.  The 5th Annual Arkansas Safe Schools Conference, North Little Rock, AR, July 6, 2009.

"Can You Hear Me Now?" Crisis Communications.  The 5th Annual Arkansas Safe Schools Conference, North Little Rock, AR, July 6, 2009.

"Too Much, Too Little, Too Late":  What You Can Do To Help After a Campus Trauma.  The 5th Annual Arkansas Safe Schools Conference, North Little Rock, AR, July 6, 2009.

Making Connections That Inspire:  Why We Do This Work.  2009 Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) Department of Pupil Services Annual Conference, State College, PA, August 5, 2009.

School Violence Prevention through Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).  Delaware County Intermediate Unit, Concordville, PA, November 3, 2009.

Holly Harmon, L.C.S.W.

Domestic Violence and Depression.  LEAD Pittsburgh and National Council of Jewish Women, Pittsburgh, PA, October, 27, 2008. (With Kim Poling, LCSW)

Paula McCommons, Ed.D.

Postvention In Schools: An Update. Lawrence County SAP Teams, Neshanock, PA, January 11, 2008.

Postventon In Schools:  An Update. Westmoreland County SAP Update Training, St. Vincent College, Latrobe PA, February 7, 2008.

Responding to Crisis: Prevention, Intervention and Postvention.  Lincoln IU #12, Lancaster, PA, March 28, 2008.

Responding to Crisis: Prevention, Intervention and Postvention.  Girard College, Philadelphia PA, April 28, 2008.

Mitigating Factors Impacting Teen Health.  AIU and Shuman Center, Pittsburgh, PA, May 1, 2008.

Redirecting Bullying Behaviors, Engaging Victims and Empowering On-lookers.  New Castle HSOA, New Castle, PA, May 16, 2008.

Self-Injurious Behavior:  The School’s Response.  Belle Vernon Area School District, Belle Vernon, PA, June 4, 2008.

Mental Health Issues Among Young People:  The School’s Response.  AIU #3 Nonpublic Schools, Pittsburgh, PA, August 13, 2008.

Restocking Our Toolbox:  Improving Our Services to Students While Caring for Ourselves. ARIN IU#12 , Indiana, PA, August 19, 2008.

Addressing Issues of Mental Health, Loss and Postvention in Schools.  SAP Graduate Class at Duquense University, Pittsburgh, PA, October 8, 2008.

Redirecting Bullying Behavior: Engaging Targets and Empowering On-lookers.  Adelphi Village Annual Training, Latrobe PA, October 10, 2008.

Restocking Our Toolbox:  Improving Our Services to Students While Caring for Ourselves.  Washington County SAP Update Training, Washington, PA, October 22, 2008.

Responding to Postvention in Schools.  Central Green School District, Waynesburg, PA, November 7, 2008.

Self-Injurious Behavior.   The Washington Hospital Teen Outreach, Washington, PA, December 2, 2008.

Self Harming Behavior Among Youth:  The School's Role in Prevention, Intervention and Postvention.  Fayette County MH/MR Program, Uniontown, PA, February 13, 2009.

Youth Suicide Prevention.  Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, Inc.  Mercer, PA, April 24, 2009.

Beyond the Blues:  A Look at Depression and Anxiety in Our Youth.  Centre County Communities That Care.  Bellefonte, PA, April 27, 2009.

Mental Health Issues in Adolescents.  Addiction Medicine/Student Assistance Program, WPIC.  Pittsburgh, PA, August 5, 2009.

Mental Health Issues in Children.  Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Pittsburgh, PA, August 17, 2009.

Issues Impacting Youth at Risk:  Strategies, Interventions and Office Support.  Gwen's Girls, Inc.  Pittsburgh, PA, August 18, 2009.

Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression/Self-Harm, Suicide Prevention and Intervention.  Capital Area Intermediate Unit.  Summerdale, PA, August 20, 2009.

Self-care for the Helping Professional.  Capital Area Intermediate Unit.  Summerdale, PA, August 20, 2009.

Mental Health Issues Among Youth:  Suggestions and Strategies.  The Prevention Network.  Baden, PA, September 28, 2009.

WQED OnQ Close Up:  Teen Suicide.  Panel member.  Aired October 22, 2009.

Beyond the Blues:  A Look at Depression and Anxiety in Our Youth.  Center County Communities That Care Prevention Forum.  State College, PA, October 26, 2009.

Tweaking Our Tool Box:  Updating Our Services While Maintaining Self-Care.  Butler County 2009 SAP Refresher Training, Butler County Drug & Alcohol Program.  Butler, PA, November 6, 2009.

Brian McKain, R.N., M.S.N.

Applying CBT Model in an Academic Setting:  Demonstrating Skills to Use During the School Day.  Wesley Spectrum Integrated Services.  Clairton, PA, October 30, 2009.

Kim Poling, L.C.S.W.

Domestic Violence and Depression.  LEAD Pittsburgh and National Council of Jewish Women, Pittsburgh, PA, October, 27, 2008. (With Holly Harmon, LCSW)

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy:  Techniques for Today's Troubled Teens (with Monica Yeater).  2009 STAR-Center Training Institute, King of Prussia, PA, March 9, 2009.

Suicide Prevention in Primary Care:  A Look at Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth at Risk for Suicide.  Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention Project, Pittston, PA, April 17, 2009.  (Part 1 of 3 Part Series)

Suicide Prevention in Primary Care:  A Look at Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth at Risk for Suicide.  Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention Project, Pittston, PA, May 8, 2009.  (Part 2 of 3 Part Series)

Helping Teens and Families Manage Self-Injurious Behaviors (with Tina Goldstein, Ph.D.).  2009 STAR-Center Training Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, May 15, 2009.

Helping Teens and Families Manage Self-Injurious Behaviors.  IUP Center for Counselor Training and Services, CCAC-Boyce Campus, Monroeville, PA, November 13, 2009.

Monica Yeater, Psy.D.

Overview of STAR Clinic.  Presented for Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Counseling Issues with Adolescents Graduate Course, May 15, 2008.

Assessment and Risk of Suicide in Children/Adolescents.  Presented for WPIC and Forest-Warren Human Services, August 19, 2008.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy:  Techniques for Today's Troubled Teens (with Kim Poling).  2009 STAR-Center Training Institute, King of Prussia, PA, March 9, 2009.