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04/30/2026

Invisible Exposures: The Radium Girls and the Origins of Accountability for Radiation Protection (Webinar)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 12:30–2:00 PM EDT

This International Center for MultiGenerational Legacies of Trauma webinar will address the enduring legacy of the dial painters whose work with luminous materials exposed them to lethal doses of radiation and whose campaign for justice changed the course of labor history. In 1928, a lawsuit by five women against their former employer, the U.S. Radium Corporation, revealed the complete lack of safety standards in the industry and set a new benchmark for radiation safety in the workplace. Their story has inspired documentaries, films, books and plays. Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory is one of the most produced dramas in U.S. high schools and a frequent choice for university theatre departments, with nearly 3,000 productions to date. Join the author, with radiation protection expert David J. Allard, and a panel of theatre-makers to discuss the depiction of this story in fact and fiction and its ongoing impact on new generations.

Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6O9JYD-ATG-KLdk0jFtwgQ

04/22/2026

Chornobyl at Forty: Lifelong and Multigenerational Legacies (Webinar)

Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1:00–2:30 PM EDT

This International Center for the Study, Prevention and Treatment of Multigenerational Legacies of Trauma psychohistorical webinar is held in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Ukraine’s Chornobyl disaster of 26 April 1986, during the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (27 April to 22 May, at UN Headquarters in New York). Ukrainian and international multidisciplinary experts will share their own experiences, examine cumulative and intergenerational effects of this devastating event and its aftermath and reflect on lessons they have learned. This timely discussion will explore parallels between and meanings of Chornobyl, among other multigenerational past tragedies, and current threats in Ukraine and around the world.

Interpretation will be provided

Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tat5k7k_Tm2IGU9nujMHJQ

04/13/2026

Reimagining Armenian Identity in Times of Uncertainty (Webinar)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 2:00–3:30 PM EDT

This International Center for MultiGenerational Legacies of Trauma webinar examines the evolving sense of nationhood within Armenia and throughout the global diaspora. It brings together scholars, community leaders, and voices from both Armenia and the diaspora to reflect on what it means to be Armenian in a moment shaped by rapid change, uncertainty, and renewed questions of identity. From shifting geopolitical realities and post-war introspection to cultural revival and generational change, Armenian identity is being actively reexamined and redefined. Together, we will explore how connections to homeland, language, memory, and community are evolving, and what these transformations mean for the future of Armenian nationhood across borders.

Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jTci2lmBS969HZuiMn8d7g

04/01/2026

Requiring Handgun Permits, Waiting Periods, and Licenses for Concealed Carry May Prevent Firearm Suicides

Psychiatric News Alert 4/1/26 2:44 PM4/1/26 2:44 PM Why It’s Relevant Because fi****ms account for more than half of all su***de deaths in the United States, many states have enacted laws to restrict access among high-risk individuals. However, due to a more than 20-year ban on federal funding of gun control research that was only lifted in 2020, the impact of these laws on firearm su***de is unclear....

Psychiatric News Alert 4/1/26 2:44 PM4/1/26 2:44 PM Why It’s Relevant Because fi****ms account for more than half of all su***de deaths in the United States, many states have enacted laws to restri…

04/01/2026

Women, Business and the Law 2026

About the event Advancing women’s economic participation is a key driver of growth and job creation. Estimates suggest that removing barriers to women’s economic participation could raise global output by 15–20 percent. Yet progress remains uneven, with persistent gaps in legislation, policy implementation, institutional support, and legal enforcement. Women, Business and the Law 2026 is a flagship World Bank Group report examining the legal and policy factors shaping women’s access to economic opportunities....

About the event Advancing women’s economic participation is a key driver of growth and job creation. Estimates suggest that removing barriers to women’s economic participation could raise global ou…

04/01/2026

Military su***des fell in 2024 but long-term rate for active duty troops still rising, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer American service members died by su***de in 2024, with the number of deaths falling by 11% to 471 from a year earlier, according to a Pentagon report released Tuesday. The rate of su***des per 100,000 service members also dropped that year compared to 2023, the report said. The decrease emerged under Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during the Biden administration and followed a…...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer American service members died by su***de in 2024, with the number of deaths falling by 11% to 471 from a year earlier, according to a Pentagon report released Tues…

03/31/2026

Lifelong and Intergenerational Legacies of the Anfal Genocide

Webinar

Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:00–2:30 PM EDT

This International Center for MultiGenerational Legacies of Trauma webinar commemorates the 38th anniversary of the Anfal – the series of military campaigns held by the Sadam Hussein government against the Kurdish people in Northern Iraq from February 23 until September 6, 1988. Victim/survivors and multidisciplinary researchers and activists of the Anfal genocide will share and reflect on its multidimensional lifelong and intergenerational effects and national and international attempts at redressing its horrors.

Kurdish/English interpretation will be provided

Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HopqrEFzQ5uH35LLJozUlg

03/31/2026

Short bursts of exercise may reduce disease risk

A recent study published in the European Heart Journal investigates the relationship between vigorous exercise and the risk of developing various health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and atrial fibrillation. The research indicates that engaging in vigorous physical activity may significantly lower the risk of these non-communicable diseases. Led by Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis from Monash University, the study analyzed data from nearly 100,000 participants in the UK Biobank, utilizing both activity tracker data and self-reported physical activity questionnaires....

A recent study published in the European Heart Journal investigates the relationship between vigorous exercise and the risk of developing various health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes, rheum…

03/30/2026

Kratom Poisoning Reports Are Surging

​ Psychiatric News Alert3/30/26 11:00 AM3/30/26 11:00 AM Why It’s Relevant The kratom plant—which is used for both its psychoactive and (purported) pain-relieving properties—is widely available in the United States in various products that are sold in v**e shops, gas stations, and online. But both kratom leaves and newer semisynthetic extracts like 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) are underregulated and pose significant…...

​ Psychiatric News Alert3/30/26 11:00 AM3/30/26 11:00 AM Why It’s Relevant The kratom plant—which is used for both its psychoactive and (purported) pain-relieving properties—is widely available in …

03/30/2026

Hunting for stolen history: Inside Israel’s fight to recover its looted past

Israel’s antiquities watchdog is battling black-market theft, forgery, and a global trade that strips history of its story MARCH 24, 2026 10:54 In the central display cabinet of a small but focused exhibition at the Israel Antiquities Authority’s (IAA) new headquarters in Jerusalem sits a collection of shiny gold, silver, and bronze coins. Some date back to a time when people in this area traded in nuggets of precious metals; others are so rare that they are valued at up to a million dollars and are eagerly sought by collectors and purveyors of ancient artifacts....

Israel’s antiquities watchdog is battling black-market theft, forgery, and a global trade that strips history of its story MARCH 24, 2026 10:54 In the central display cabinet of a small but focused…

03/30/2026

Palestinian Authority accelerates heritage campaign as West Bank tensions rise

From museum reopening to bids for UNESCO recognition, the Palestinian Authority is prioritizing archaeology and identity MARCH 24, 2026 10:38 After months of restoration, Palestinian Authority officials gathered recently in the town of Dura, south of Hebron, to celebrate the reopening of one of the West Bank’s largest antiquities museums. PA officials who attended the event celebrated the completion of the museum’s renovation, highlighting its role in preserving cultural heritage....

From museum reopening to bids for UNESCO recognition, the Palestinian Authority is prioritizing archaeology and identity MARCH 24, 2026 10:38 After months of restoration, Palestinian Authority offi…