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Recent Newsletter News
Letter from the President
2014 is off to an excellent start for SSPC. Under Roberto's leadership, the Program Committee has put the finishing...
From the Desk of the Executive Director
Time passes quickly when you're having fun. It's hard to believe that our 2014 annual meeting is just 3 months away!...
Past Newsletter News
President’s Message
Our program for the 2013 conference in Toronto has been posted at the SSPC website (www.psychiatryandculture.org) for you to view. Many thanks to our Program Committee under the able leadership of Roberto Lewis-Fernandez, and the untiring support of our Executive...
Members in the News: Psychiatrist Starts Program to Treat Political Refugees, Torture Victims
A psychiatrist uses his multicultural experience to help political refugees from other countries and train residents to work with these victims. by Joan Arehart-Treichel Thirteen years ago, “Griff,” as he is affectionately called by his colleagues, had an epiphany...
Welcoming SSPC to Toronto!
by Lisa Andermann The city of Toronto is one of North America’s largest, most diverse and exciting urban centres. It is a great family destination, so please consider bringing your children with you! The Delta Chelsea conference hotel is well-known for its indoor pool...
Toronto Facts
Toronto is home to more than 100 cultures. Toronto is Canada's largest city, with a population of 5.5 million in the Greater Toronto Area. Toronto is the 5th largest city in North America, after Mexico City, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. One-quarter...
New Members
SSPC welcomes the following new members who have joined since July 2012: Clara Aisenstein Constance Cummings Michael Hejazi Nancy Kelly Makoto Osawa Eric Oosenbrug Melanie Ramiro Nisha Shah Veronica Slootsky Matilda Stubbs Audra Yadack We look forward to sharing...
Send us your news!
by Shannon Suo In my role as newsletter editor, I hope to include more news about SSPC members. In this issue, you will see part of an article about James Griffith that appeared in Psychiatric News. We aren’t always aware when our members make news, so please let us...
Farewell to Friends and Colleagues
by Steve Wolin and Elizabeth Kramer This year SSPC lost 4 members of the organization. Their loss to SSPC, the professions in which they served, and to their families is immeasurable, but we honor them here and remember them fondly. Wen-Shing Tseng (1935-2012) was...
SSPC 2012 Meeting in the Big Apple
by Ramaswamy Viswanathan The SSPC Annual Meeting, May 9 – 12, was held in a historic part of New York City known for its rich immigrant heritage and cultural diversity. The first 3 days were held at the Angel Orensanz Center for Contemporary Art, a former...
President’s Message
Dear Members and Friends, I hope everyone is having a good summer and looking forward to a productive fall. SSPC is growing, and the Board and committees are working hard on new projects as well as planning for the annual meeting in 2013. Here is a summary of...
Book Your Hotel Now for the 2013 Annual Meeting
Room reservations are open at the Delta Chelsea Hotel for the 2013 meeting. A block of rooms on the Executive Floor is being held until March 31 at the guaranteed rate of $129.00 plus 13% tax ($145.77), single or double occupancy. Triple occupancy is...