CALL FOR PAPERS
Rocky Mountain Region Disaster
Mental Health Conference
February 11-15, 1999
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming
Towards the Next Millennium: Disaster Mental Health
Learning from the Past and Planning for the Future
The purpose of the conference is to provide a forum for presentation
of research results in Disaster Mental Health Services (DMHS), advances
in delivery of DMHS, discussion and sharing of information, ideas and
plans, development of a DMHS research and service delivery network,
presentation of continuing education training for DMHS professionals,
training for newly recruited DMHS volunteers, and publication of program
proceedings and papers for dissemination to DMHS professionals.
Presentations will be limited to 30 minutes each and should include time
for questions or discussion. Papers and poster sessions are equally
welcomed.
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Major theme areas decided upon are:
PTSD, CISD and Debriefing
Children and Families in Disasters
Mass Casualty and Airline Disasters
Follow-up Counseling/Therapy for Victims and Workers
Terrorism and Disaster Mental Health
Proposed Audience:
This is a National Level Conference and the audience will include Disaster Mental
Health Professionals and other interested Mental Health Professionals and Researchers
and Trainers/Educators from throughout the country.
Paper/Poster Session Submission:
A cover sheet with the title of the proposed presentation, the name(s) and
title(s) of presenter(s), the address, telephone number, FAX number, and E-mail
address of the contact person. Indicate whether submission is for a paper or
poster session. Authors are requested to submit an abstract of 50 words or less,
suitable for the program, describing the content of the session.
Papers for publication must be submitted camera-ready and conform to the
following specifications: Times Roman, 10-point type font, single spacing with
12-point leading, two column format with 1/8 inch between columns using 81/2
by 11 inch paper with margins of one inch on the left and, 3/4 inch on the right,
and 3/4 inch margins on the top and bottom. References in the text should follow
APA style. Authors should submit three copies of their papers for peer review by
September 1, 1998. After completion of the review,authors will be notified of
acceptance by October 1, 1998.
Mail to: George W. Doherty Refer questions concerning the conference to:
Conference Chair 1-800-448-7801, ext 2 or (307) 766-2124
Disaster Mental Health Conference
P.O. Box 786
Laramie, WY 82073-0786
highplains140@usa.net
For information about prominent presenters and conference
format, visit the Rocky Mountain Region Disaster Mental Health Conference
Web Site: https://www.angelfire.com/biz/odoc/page.html
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Conference sponsored by:
Disaster Mental Health Lead-Wyoming Red Cross, Behavioral Health Services-Ivinson Memorial
Hospital, Laramie, WY, Wyoming Psychological Association, State of Wyoming Division of Behavioral Health-
Department of Health, Department of Counselor Education-University of Wyoming, Wyoming Counseling
Association, Wyoming Association of Social Workers, O'Dochartaigh Associates, Laramie, WY.
CONTENT OF CONFERENCE:
1. Background and reviews of literature and research in Disaster Mental Health Services,
establishing the need for such services at disaster sites for both victims and disaster workers.
2. Presentations on the mental health needs and responses in different types of disaster settings with
specific examples. These will include, but not be limited to:
A. Mass Casualty Disasters
B. Major Airline Disasters
C. Widespread Major Disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes
D. Local and/or regional disasters such as flash floods, tornadoes, winter storms, etc.
E. Terrorist situations, e.g. bombings
F. Individual or family disasters, e.g. house fires
3. Focus groups to share ideas and ways to effectively address identified mental health needs.
4. Presentations and Poster Sessions:
A. How to innoculate against probable posttraumatic stress disorder.
B. Role that DMHS professionals in private practice and others play in follow-up for disaster
victims and workers.
C. What to expect psychologically, emotionally and behaviorally following a disaster.
D. How children are affected by disasters.
E. Role of the local community Mental Health Center post-disaster.
F. How to develop adequately trained Mental Health Teams to respond effectively and in a
timely manner.
G. How DMHS interacts and cooperates with other disaster relief functions.
H. Role DMHS plays in meeting Mental Health needs during and post-disaster for disaster
relief workers.
I. How disasters affect poor, minorities, women, rural areas and others.
J. Provisions needed to be made for non-English speaking disaster clients.
K. Others.
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