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Psychology of war; psychological effects of war and conflict

Drones: new MAPW paper on US remotely controlled aircraft in Afganistan

Written 13/12/2010

MAPW has today released a new discussion paper on the use of armed "drones" - remotely controlled aircraft - by the USA, in Afghanistan.

MAPW discussion paper: robotics warfare in Afghanistan: December 2010

Written 13/12/2010

Discussion paper on the history of robotic warfare, and in particular on the use of "drones", remotely controlled robotic aircraft, in Afghanistan. Written by Jenny Gerrand for MAPW, and published in December 2010 (with minor updates May 2011), this paper considers the new psychology of war when weapons are operated by office workers thousands of kilometres from their victims.

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Flyer: MAPW Victorian AGM and dinner - 10 November 2009

Written 21/10/2009

Flyer for MAPW Victorian AGM and dinner:Tuesday 10 November 2009 at Goshen Restaurant, 189 Smith Street Fitzroy. Guest speaker Jeff Sparrow, author of "Killing: misadventures in violence".

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Psychology

MAPW believes it is important to understand the psychological causes of war and conflict; and the effects of war on the mental health of both civilians and veterans.

The Trial of Adolf Eichman: Flyer for play, October 2009

Written 02/10/2009

Flyer for ICANi benefit at the play "The Trial of Adolf Eichmann" at the matinee performance 2pm on 25 October 2009 in Northcote (Melbourne).

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Neuroscience and social change: are we rational beings? Prof Fred Mendelsohn, 2009

Written 09/09/2009

Neuroscience and social change: are we rational beings? was the title of the talk given by Professor Fred Mendelsohn AO, at the MAPW Annual National Council dinner on 20 August 2009.

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Australian veterans' mental health: MAPW list of references, 2009

Written 17/06/2009

A list of key academic references, available on-line, relating to the mental health of Australian Defence Forces veterans. Compiled by MAPW student member Raymun Ghumann in May 2009.

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Dr Carole Wigg

Position within MAPW: 
National Secretary; Secretary, Victoria Branch
Contact: 

secretary [at] mapw [dot] org [dot] au or via Executive Officer: (03) 9023 1958 or 0431 475 465

Professional Qualifications: 
MB BS; DCH; MBioeth; Clinical Member, Vic Assoc Family Therapists
Current field of medicine: 

Dr Wigg has recently retired from working in family therapy; she has also previously worked in General Practice.

Special areas of interest: 
Child Soldiers, psychological effects of war, and a curiosity about the madness of war as a solution to problems.
Background: 
Dr Wigg joined MAPW's sister organisation in the UK many years ago, joining MAPW after moving to Australia in 1985. "I am a veteran of Trafalgar Square rallies with Bertrand Russell. I have had a lifelong quest for justice in the world. I believe that the practice of medicine involves a desire to relieve suffering in all its forms."

 

Dr Daniele Viliunas

Position within MAPW: 
Vice President and Coordinator, Queensland Branch
Contact: 

qld [at] mapw [dot] org [dot] au
or via MAPW Executive Officer: (03) 9023 1958 or 0431 475 465

Professional Qualifications: 
MD
Current field of medicine: 

Psychiatry

Special areas of interest: 
Dr Viliunas plays an active role in MAPW's international work with IPPNW
Background: 

Dr Viliunas has taught at both secondary and post-graduate level, in Arts, Science, Environmental and Psychological Medicine; performed regular medical segments on radio and television; served on the Psychologists Board of Queensland, consulted to the Medical Board of Queensland, and provided mentoring and professional supervision. These experiences have all facilitated her appreciation of the subtlety and potency of legitimate authority and its capacity to influence in education and change. Dr. Viliunas' work has been in indigenous and trans-cultural medicine, psychiatry, specialist psychotherapy and medical ethics. Very different personal and cultural understandings of the interplay of heart, mind, spirit, society and place are everywhere. Yet the universality of human experience remains a fundamental motivator in her work with MAPW.

Dr Anne Noonan

Position within MAPW: 
Vice President, and Co-Coordinator of MAPW in New South Wales
Contact: 

nsw [at] mapw [dot] org [dot] au 
or via MAPW Executive Officer: (03) 9023 1958 or 0431 475 465

Professional Qualifications: 
MB BS; MD; MA
Current field of medicine: 

Psychiatry, including in remote Indigenous communities in Central Australia

Special areas of interest: 
The connection between human rights and health; conflict resolution in Australia and our region.
Background: 

Long term member of MAPW. Interested in facilitating the ongoing relationship with orther peace organisations such as WILPFi and CPACSi at Sydney University. Speaks Italian and French.

 

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