APA's Annual Convention in Toronto

August 7-10, 2003

Where: Most sessions – Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Press room – Crowne Plaza Hotel, Other sessions – Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre, Fairmont Royal York, Westin Harbour Castle Toronto

When: August 7 – 10, 2003

Press Room: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Board Room, Lobby Level

Press Room Phone: (416) 597-8188 (beginning August 7 at 7:30 AM)
Until August 6 contact Pam Willenz, APA Public Affairs Office, 202-336-5707.
Report to the pressroom for appropriate credentials before attending any convention sessions.

Expected attendance: 10,000

Featured Programs

Thursday, August 7

SARS – The Medical Response and Public Health Challenge – What is known about the virus that causes Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), the course of the disease and why the epidemic caused so much fear and anxiety.

Time: 9:00 – 10:50 AM Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Meeting Room Level, Meeting Room 701B
Press Advisory: http://www.apa.org/releases/sars.html

Friday, August 8

Risk of Neurological Injuries and Diseases in Different Populations are Examined As Well As the Types of Screening Methods Needed – According to the experts, certain sports, occupations and environmental conditions put people at risk for head injuries and neurological disorders, and developing good screening tools can help with early detection and tailor the best treatments.

Time: 2:00 – 2:50 PM
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Exhibit Hall Level, Reception Hall 801A
Press Advisory: http://www.apa.org/releases/neurodiseases.html

Saturday, August 9

Psychology Addresses the Problem with College Admissions Tests and Offers Solution – The Rainbow Project is a test to augment the SATs that increases the prediction of college success and also reduces the differences between ethnic groups.

Time: 2:00 – 2:50 PM

Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Meeting Room Level, Meeting Room 716B
Press Advisory: http://www.apa.org/releases/rainbow.html

Repercussions of Stress Overload – How our body copes with threats can ultimately ruin our health.

Time: 3:00 – 3:50 PM
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Lower Level, Reception Hall 104C
Press Advisory: http://www.apa.org/releases/stressoverload.html

U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, M.D. to Speak on Building Resilience: Psychology's Role in Emergency Preparedness

Time: 4:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Meeting Room Level, Meeting Room 701B
Press Advisory: http://www.apa.org/releases/carmona.html

Sunday, August 26

Too Much Technology, Too Little Play – The Rise of Technology and Demise of Play in Preschool Education – Importance of Play and Dangers of Unproven Technology in Early Childhood Education.

Time: 11:00 – 12:50 AM
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Street Level, Meeting Room 205C
Press Advisory: http://www.apa.org/releases/play.html