I am covering Psych Disorders and, of course, the Virginia Tech murder-suicide is on student minds. Has anyone seen some useful info on his prior diagnosis? Is delusional content so central? Are CJ texts and analyses of murder-suicide more relevant that the typical Intro psych chapter? The approach that seems most fitting so far is from Ellis because he emphasizes the role of frustration and irrational thinking as self-confirming of both the thoughts and the depression. Of course, there is much more to learn, but I am anticipating class questions and discussion. Just wondering what other conversations others have been having with students--especially with regards the mental health issues. Probably a good time to bring in some social workers, clinical workers, psychiatrists, etc. Cheers, Gary
Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 989-964-4491 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription go to: http://acsun.frostburg.edu/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=tips&text_mode=0&lang=english
