Psychiatry on the World Stage
APA's Office of International Activities and its reporting components, the Council on Global Psychiatry, Committee on Psychiatric Dimensions of Disasters, and Corresponding Committee on Misuse and Abuse of Psychiatry, will present numerous scientific presentations dealing with international psychiatric issues at APA's 2007 annual meeting in San Diego. Among them:
Monday, May 21
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Multinational Perspectives of Psychiatric Ethics
Component workshop chaired by Donna Norris, M.D.
San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Room 8
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Research Planning for DSM-V
Forum chaired by Darrel Regier, M.D., M.P.H.
San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Ballroom 6E
2 p.m.-5 p.m.
The Role of Ethics in World Psychiatry
Presidential symposium chaired by Pedro Ruiz, M.D.; co-chaired by Darrel Regier, M.D., M.P.H.
San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Ballroom 6D
Tuesday, May 22
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Focusing on Asia: A Review of Disasters, Intervention, and Prevention Programs
Council on Global Psychiatry workshop chaired by Pedro Ruiz, M.D.
San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Room 24A
Psychiatry in the Americas: Update From the World Psychiatric Association
Issue workshop chaired by Michelle Riba, M.D., M.S.
San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Room 30A
2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Women and Psychiatry Around the World: The Importance of Gender and Culture
Symposium chaired by Nigel Bark, M.D.; co-chaired by Hamid Ghodse, M.D.
San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Room 28 D/E
Wednesday, May 23
9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. The Isms: How Racism, Sexism, Classism, and Heterosexism Affect Mental Health Care
Component workshop chaired and presented by Karen Liaw, M.D., Nisba Husain, M.D., Alphonso Nichols, M.D., Tracee Burroughs, M.D., Eugene Lee, M.D., and Jennifer Pender, M.D.
San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Room 31A
2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Focusing on European Psychiatry
Presidential symposium chaired by Pedro Ruiz, M.D.; co-chaired by Cyril Hoschl, M.D.
San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Ballroom 6E
Globalization and Mental Health: Role of Spanish-Speaking Psychiatry
Presidential symposium chaired by Renato Alarçon, M.D.; co-chaired by Cesar Mella Mejias, M.D.
San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Room 33A-C
Psychiatric Training Across the Continents: International Young Psychiatrist Perspectives
Symposium chaired by Julian Beezhold, M.D.
San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Room 7B
Thursday, May 24
9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Buddhist Teachings and Techniques Applied to Disaster Relief: a Two-Year Follow-Up on Sri Lankan Tsunami Victims
Issue workshop chaired by Syed Naqvi, M.D., Viet Bui, M.D., Amy Dewar, M.D., and Norana Caivano, M.D.
San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Room 27B
2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Children and War: Emotional and Psychiatric Consequences of War and Terror on Children and Adolescents
Symposium chaired by Siham Muntasser, M.D., and Rodrigo Muñoz, M.D.
San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Room 30A
Other international activities hosted by the Office of International Activities and the Council on Global Psychiatry include five international discussion groups or forums on issues in psychiatry pertinent to five regions:
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Latin-American Forum: chaired by Pedro Ruiz, M.D., and Rodrigo Muñoz, M.D.; Saturday, May 19; location to be announced
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Africa Discussion Group: Sunday, May 20, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.; San Diego Marriott, Lobby Level, North Tower, San Diego Ballroom A
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Pacific-Rim Discussion Group: Monday, May 21, noon-2 p.m.; San Diego Marriott, Level 4, South Tower, Coronado Room
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European Discussion Group: Date and location to be announced
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Middle-East Discussion Group: Wednesday, May 23, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.; San Diego Marriott, Lobby Level, North Tower, Orlando Room
In addition to the international activities, the Committee on Psychiatric Dimensions of Disaster will host the following sessions:
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Course: Psychiatric Interventions in Disasters and Public Health Emergencies: Theory to Practice
Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m.-noon; San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Room 29C
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Course: Disaster Psychiatry: Terrorism, Trauma, and Things to Do
Tuesday, May 22, 8 a.m.-noon; Manchester Grand Hyatt, Second Level, Edward Room A/B
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Component Workshop: Social Dimensions of Disasters and Community Recovery
Wednesday, May 23; 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Room 8
The goals of APA's Office of International Activities are to strengthen APA's international membership base and continue APA's long tradition of international collaboration with related organizations devoted to furthering the mission of psychiatry.
More information about the office is posted at<www.psych.org/research/dor/international/index.cfm> or can be obtained by e-mail at [email protected].
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