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Frank M. Ochberg, MD, Founding Board Member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Dr. Ochberg is editor of the first text on treatment of PTSD, consultant to the FBI, US Secret Service, and National Security Council. He served as Associate Director of the National Institute of Mental Health and as Director of the Michigan Mental Health Department. At Michigan State University, he is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry ; Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice; and Adjunct Professor of Journalism. He developed, with colleagues, the Critical Incident Analysis Group, the International Victims and the Media Programs, the Dart Award for Excellence in Reporting on Victims of Violence, Global Youth Connect (a young persons human rights organization), Gift From Within (a charity for persons with PTSD), the Michigan Victims Alliance, and the Committee for Community Awareness and Protection (responding to serial killer threats). For the latter activity, he is the first physician to receive the Law Enforcement Medal of the Sons of the American Revolution. Dr. Ochberg is a Red Cross volunteer, and has helped families at sites of earthquakes, floods, fires, and aircraft disaster. He represents The Dart Foundation and directs their support of victimization programs, world-wide. |