APA Daily Bulletin - Day 3, 2008 - (Page 3) May 6, 2008 The Daily BULLETIN Tuesday CAMPUS VIOLENCE Symposia examine complex effects of school shootings U.S. school shootings have increased at an alarming rate in recent years. In February alone, the United States experienced five shootings — four with casualties. These incidents bring up many questions for the profession of psychiatry. The public and physicians alike want to know how to recognize and thwart potential attacks as well as how to proceed following a traumatic event that effects entire communities. To address these concerns and others associated with campus violence, two symposia have been planned for this afternoon. with valuable insights into how the FBI assesses school shooting threats and investigates cases. Her presentation, “School Shootings and Threat Assessment,” may include video of FBI interrogations of shooters who have survived their attacks. The symposium will begin with a presentation from Katherine S. Newman, Ph.D., the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes Class of 1941 Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. Dr. Newman, author of Rampage: The Social Roots of School Shootings, will talk about the communities affected by school shootings and how those communities may have hindered the identification of these individuals as at-risk. Her lecture is titled “Why Terrible Things Happen in Perfect Places.” “I think we’re fortunate to have these two terrific speakers,” Dr. Block said. “What’s unique about this symposium is that it offers two perspectives on the problem from outside the field of psychiatry — a sociologist and an FBI agent. My perspective, which examines the role of technology in these incidents, is also fairly unusual. In showing the relationship between violent campus attacks and technology, Dr. Block will look extensively at the events leading up to the Columbine attack. He’ll also look at the events at Virginia Tech, Red Lake High School (Minnesota), and Northern Illinois University. “I think there is a relationship between our patients and their computers, and often they convey their plans to carry through with an attack through the technology and maybe only through the technology,” Dr. Block said. “Psychiatrists need to start exploring our patients’ use of computers because that’s often their confidant. The computer is where they convey their plans, intent, what they’re interested in.” Symposia Details Symposium 29: School Shootings: Threat Recognition and Prevention Jerald J. Block, M.D., Chair Tuesday, May 6, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Room 103 A/B, Level One Symposium 49: The Virginia Tech Tragedy’s Influence on Virginia’s Mental Health System Yad M. Jabbarpour, M.D., Chair Tuesday, May 6, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Room 207B, Level Two Recognition & Prevention Beginning at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon, three experts — two from outside the psychiatry profession — will provide unique perspectives on the subject of campus violence. The symposium, “School Shootings: Threat Recognition and Prevention,” will include a dynamic presentation by FBI Special Agent Terri Royster, B.S. The session will take place in Room 103 A/B on Level One of the convention center. Symposium Chair Jerald J. Block, M.D., said he expects Royster’s talk to provide psychiatrists Influence on Health Systems Another symposium beginning at 2:00 p.m. today will also examine issues related to violence on campus. “The Virginia Tech Tragedy’s Influence on Virginia’s Mental Health System” takes place in Room 207B on Level Two of the convention center and will feature four speakers with expert knowledge of how this incident affected the community and the state. Chair Yad M. Jabbarpour, M.D., said this symposium is less about what happened during the Virginia Tech shootings and more about how the attack affected the mental health care system. “Before the attack, the system was essentially broken,” Dr. Jabbarpour said. “What I want to create is with this symposium is an arena for respectful arguments and discussions about the problems that existed and solutions.” The session begins with James S. Reinhard, M.D., presenting “The State Mental Health Authority’s Role Before and After a Tragedy Involving Individuals With Mental Illness: What Impact Do We Have?” Dr. Reinhard, commissioner of Virginia’s Department of Mental 2008 APPI Bookstore The 2008 APPI Bookstore has over 400 titles that can help you grow professionally and increase your knowledge of psychiatric issues. APPI’s wide variety of topics allows you to select titles you’ve always wanted and add to your series collections. APPI Bookstore Hours Tuesday 10:00am–5:00pm • Wednesday 10:00am–3:00pm Drs. 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The third talk, “The Impact of Mental Health Tragedies: A Civil Rights Perspective,” will be presented by Robert Bernstein, Ph.D. Dr. Bernstein, executive director of the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, is a psychologist with a strong interest in ensuring meaningful community participation and promoting the consumer voice within mental health systems. The session will conclude with a presentation by Vicky M. Fisher, Ph.D. Dr. Fisher will present “Self-Determination and Empowerment in the Post Virginia Tech Environment.” ■ 11:00am – 12:00pm MINDGAMES ■ 1:00pm – 2:00pm ■ 1:00pm – 2:00pm Three top teams to compete for national title tonight Once again, annual meeting attendees can enjoy an entertaining and fierce competition between three top residency programs fighting for the MindGames title. The M i ndG a me s challenge is designed as a fun and educational competition pitting residents against each other in a test of knowledge about medicine and patient care. 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