A public panel discussion on the effect of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and combat trauma on Americans and Vietnamese who survived the Vietnam War takes place tonight at 7 p.m. in Anthropology 163. The panel is the first in a series sponsored by the “Vietnam: Voices and Visions Unfiltered” project which has exhibits currently on display at Zimmerman Library, University Art Museum, Jonson Gallery and Maxwell Museum.
There will be free parking for the event at the “T” lot on University and Lomas with shuttle service to the Anthropology building.
Panel participants include Dr. Michael Hollifield, formerly with the UNM Dept. of Psychiatry and now at the University of Louisville, who has done extensive research into trauma and anxiety. Dennis Kraber, MA, recently retired from the Albuquerque Veterans Administration Medical Center where he counseled veterans on PTSD issues for more than 13 years. Peggy Moore, MSW, recently retired from the UNM Dept. of Pediatrics and Children’s Psychiatric Hospital and now in private practice, has treated trauma in adults and children for 12 years.
Also participating will be American and Vietnamese veterans of the war, along with Vietnamese civilians.
Contact: Susan McKinsey, (505) 277-1989
Posted by scarr at October 27, 2004 08:37 AM