Skyland Trail Holds Inaugural Dorothy C. Fuqua Lecture
Highlighting the commitment and passion of a longtime Skyland Trail friend and supporter, the inaugural "Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Lecture Series," was held October 26th, opening Skyland Trail's doors to further the engagement and education of the Atlanta community on issues of mental health.
The Dorothy C. Fuqua Lecture Series will be an annual event, created as a gift to honor Mrs. Fuqua's 90th birthday from her son and daughter-in-law, Rex and Duvall Fuqua, and Skyland Trail friends and supporters Edwina and Tom Johnson. The lecture series celebrates Mrs. Fuqua's support and dedication to Skyland Trail, as well as her commitment to recovery for those with mental illness.
"Mrs. Fuqua has been a tireless advocate for mental illness, so it's fitting that we hold an annual educational event in her honor, sharing insight and information with our colleagues and the community," said President Beth Finnerty.
The inaugural lecture featured Mark Hyman Rapaport, MD, who gave the presentation "Off the Couch: Why Atlanta can Transform Psychiatry in the 21st Century," which focused on innovations in the treatment of mental illness and research being done at Emory University to further the field.
A board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Mark Rapaport is a distinguished academic leader in the study and treatment of mental illness. He began his tenure as the chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine in September. Dr. Rapaport has trained and mentored students, physicians and researchers in the field of psychopharmacology. His research focuses on the biologic genesis of anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression and immunity abnormalities in schizophrenia.
"Mark did a wonderful job sharing with us his thoughts on psychiatry and how different organizations will be collaborating to move the field forward," said Finnerty. "This was a wonderful opportunity for those of us involved with mental health issues to come together and learn even more about mental illness."
The second lecture will be held in 2012. Please check the Skyland Trail website in upcoming months for details on the featured speaker.
To view photos of the lecture, please click here.
