'Living in Interesting Times' was the theme for the RANZCP 2009 Congress held in Adelaide from 24-28 May.

The expression "Living in Interesting Times" is widely regarded as being based on a Chinese proverb, even considered a curse by some! It does also however, strongly reflect the changing society in which we live, particularly the changes in family structures, technology and the environment. "Living in Interesting Times" highlights the challenges and changes faced by psychiatry at this time. Processes, politics and the mismatch of needs versus resources are just some of the issues explored at the 2009 Congress.

Video recordings of keynote presentations at the Adelaide Congress can be accessed via the webstreaming links below. Where applicable, the presenters� PowerPoint presentations can be downloaded.

KEYNOTE SESSIONS

The social determinants of mental health: dealing with more than the tip of the iceberg

Prof Fran Baum

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Whose bread I eat, his song I sing

Julian Burnside AO QC

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From 1000 years of Chinese folk medicine to modern pharmacology: A novel, highly selective ALDH-2 inhibitor suppresses heavy drinking, drug seeking and relapse for alcohol, cocaine, heroin and nicotine

Prof Ivan Diamond

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Implications of neurobiological research for the psychotherapy of personality disorders

Prof Glen Gabbard

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Globalisation and its effects on mental health: An Asian perspective

A/Prof Mohan Isaac

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President's Address: "Psychiatry: responding to population health needs"

Prof Ken Kirkby

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Genomewide association scans for depression and alcoholism

Prof Nick Martin

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Margaret Tobin Oration Presentation - "Values add value, medical leadership in interesting times"

A/Prof Richard Newton

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The Schering-Plough (Organon) Senior Research Award - "What's a guy like you doing in a place like this?'"

Prof George Patton

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Mindfulness, depression and modes of mind: when east meets west

Prof Mark Williams

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