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Risks in a changing and global world are increasing and becoming more complex. One of the risks we must face is disaster (be it natural or man-made). Disasters can leave permanent scars on people’s body and mind. Survivors normally progress through a range of reactions to trauma and benefit most from interventions suited to their present state and needs. We are delighted to have Professor Bob Montgomery, President of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), to share his experience in using an empirically informed approach (experiences of Hurricane Katrina in the USA and the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria, and is now being applied in Christchurch by our NZ colleagues) to facilitating preparation for disasters and helping survivors effectively and safely.

According to the statistics from World Health Organization, almost 3,000 people commit suicide per day. Raising the awareness of suicide prevention is one of the ways to combat suicide. On World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, 2010, the theme "Many Faces, Many Places: Suicide Prevention across the World" offers us a broad perspective for suicide prevention. Initiatives which actively educate and involve people are likely to be most effective in helping people learn new information about suicide and suicide prevention. The seminar will be organized to support World Suicide Prevention Day