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Dr. Jacobs is a clinical/community psychologist, who has been working in disaster psychology since 1989. He is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Disaster Mental Health Institute.
My current course assignments include both graduate (500 and above) and undergraduate courses (below 500):Crisis Intervention (PSYC 655), Disaster Mental Health (PSYC 656), Traumatic Stress (PSYC 657), Intro to Disaster Response (PSYC 255), Psychological First Aid (PSYC 256), Intro to Disaster Mental Health (PSYC 456), Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy (PSYC 464)
My general research interests include: Traumatic Stress, Disaster Mental Health, Coping with stress, and Cultural issues. Current specific research projects planned or underway include: an evaluation of a new Psychological First Aid course for the general public, effectiveness of our Community-Based Psychological First Aid training for first responders, and medical personnel. We are also exploring cross-cultural concepts of traumatic stress.
- Ph D, Clinical/Community Psychology, University of South Florida, 1982
- MA, Clinical Psychology, Xavier University, 1980
- BA, Classical Languages, Xavier University, 1974
- Extensive continuing education, Disaster Psychology, American Red Cross and others
- Ohio Licensed Psychologist #3452 (inactive), State of Ohio
- South Dakota Licensed Psychologist #271, South Dakota Board of Examiners of Psychologists
- Multi-State Prospective Evaluation/Gulf States, American Red Cross , (2010 - 2011)
- Evaluation of N2N PFA Course , American Red Cross , (2010 - 2010)
- Traumatic Stress: Neurophysiology, Genomics, and Culture, Division of Services and Intervention Research National Institute of Mental Health
Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.
- Larson-Stoa, Deborah , Jacobs, Gerard, Jonathon, Abraham, and Poudyal, Bhava. Effect of counseling by paraprofessionals on depression, anxiety, somatization, and functioning in Indonesian torture survivors, 1-11. Vol. 25, Iss. 2 Torture Journal, 2015.
- Norwood, Ann E., Brown, Lisa M., and Jacobs, Gerard. The Role of the Mental Health Professional. In From Bioterrorism to Earthquakes: Local Preparedness for Terror and Disaster, editors Leonard Cole and Nancy Connell , 95-107. Hoboken NJ: Wiley & Sons, 2012.
- Pfefferbaum, Betty, Schonfeld, David, Flynn, Brian W., Norwood, Ann E., Dodgen, Daniel, Kaul, Rachel E., Donato, Darrin, Stone, Brook, Brown, Lisa M., Reissman, Dori B., Jacobs, Gerard, Hobfoll, Stevan E., Jones, Russell T., Herrmann, Jack, Ursano, Robert J., and Ruzek, Josef I.. The H1N1 Crisis: A Case Study of the Integration of Mental and Behavioral Health in Public Health Crises, 67-71. Vol. 6, Iss. 1 Chicago IL: Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 2012.
- Pfefferbaum, Betty, Flynn, Brian W., Schonfeld, David, Brown, Lisa M., Jacobs, Gerard, Dodgen, Daniel, Donato, Darrin, Kaul, Rachel E., Stone, Brook, Norwood, Ann E., Reissman, Dori B., Hobfoll, Stevan E., Jones, Russell T., Ruzek, Josef I., Ursano, Robert J., Taylor, Robert J., and Lindley, David. The Integration of Mental and Behavioral Health into Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, 60-66. Vol. 6, Iss. 1 Chicago, Illinois: Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 2012.
- Elhai, J. D., Engadahl, R. M., Palmieri, P. A., Naifeh, J. A., Schweinle, Amy, and Jacobs, Gerard. Assessing posttraumatic stress disorder with or without reference to a single, worst traumatic event: Examining differences in factor structure, 629-634. Vol. 21 Psychological Assessment, 2009.
- Long, M. E., Meyer, D. L., and Jacobs, Gerard. Psychological distress among American Red Cross disaster workers responding to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, 303-308. Vol. 149 Psychiatry Research, 2007.
- Jacobs, Gerard. The development and maturation of humanitarian psychology, 929-941. Vol. 62 American Psychologist, 2007.
- Elhai, J. D., Butcher, J. J., Reeves, A. N., Baugher, S. N., Gray, M. J., Jacobs, Gerard, Fricker-Elhai, A. E., North, T. C., and Arbisi, P. A.. Varying cautionary instructions, monetary incentives and comorbid diagnostic training in malingered psychopathology research, 328-337. Vol. 88 Journal of Personality Assessment, 2007.
- Gaher, R. M., Simons, Jeffery, Jacobs, Gerard, Meyer, D., and Johnson-Jimenez, E.. Coping Motives and Trait Negative Affect: Testing Mediation and Moderation Models of Alcohol Problems among American Red Cross Disaster Workers Who Responded to the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks, 1319-1330. Vol. 31(8) Addictive Behaviors, 2006.
- Jacobs, Gerard, Revel, J. P., Reyes, G., and Quevillon, Randy. Handbook of International Disaster Psychology: Meeting the Psychosocial needs of People in Humanitarian Emergencies. In Development of the Rapid Assessment of Mental Health: An International collaboration, editors G. Reyes & G.A. Jacobs. Iss. 1 Westport, CT: Praeger, 2006.
- Reyes, G., and Jacobs, Gerard. Handbook of International Disaster Psychology: Meeting the Psychosocial Needs of People in Humanitarian Emergencies., Editors G. Reyes & G.A. Jacobs. Vol. 1 Westport, CT: Praeger, 2006.
- Elhai, J. D., Jacobs, Gerard, Kashdan, T. B., DeJong, G. L., Meyer, D. L., and Frueh, B. C.. Mental Health Service Use Among American Red Cross Disaster Workers Responding to the September 11, 2001 U.S. Terrorist Attacks, 29-34. Vol. 143 Psychiatry Research, 2006.
- Simons, Jeffery, Gaher, R. M., Jacobs, Gerard, Meyers, D., and Johnson-Jimenez, E.. Associations Between Alcohol Use and PTSD Symptoms Among Red Cross Disaster Relief Workers Responding to the 9/11/2001 Attacks, 285-304. Vol. 31 The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 2005.
- McCaslin, S. E., Jacobs, Gerard, Meyer, D., Johnson-Jimenez, E., Metzler, T. J., and Marmar, C. R.. Negative Life Changes as a Mediator of Disaster Response and Distress, 1319-1330. Vol. 36(3) Professional Psychology, 2005.
- Jacobs, Gerard, and Meyer, D. Psychological Interventions in Times of Crisis. In Psychological First Aid: Clarifying the Concept, editors L. Barbanel and R.J. Sternberg, 57-71. Iss. 1 New York, NY: Springer Publishing, 2005.
- Elhai, J. J., Frueh, B. C., Davis, J. L., Jacobs, Gerard, and Hamner, M. B.. Clinical Presentations in Combat Veterans Diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, 385-397. Vol. 59 Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2003.
- Jacobs, Gerard. Considerations Regarding Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and Disaster Mental Health. Vol. 31, Iss. 4 EAPA Exchange, 2002.
- Jacobs, Gerard, Boero, J. V., Quevillon, Randy, Todd-Bazemore, E., Elliott, T. L., and Reyes, G.. Helping Children Cope With Disasters and Terrorism. In Floods, editors A.M. La Greca, W.K. Sliverman, E.M. Vernberg and M.C. Roberts. Washington, DC: APA Books, 2002.
- Jacobs, G. M., Wounded-Head, J., Forest, S., Struck, J., Pituch, K., and Jacobs, Gerard. Forming partnerships with tribal colleges to meet early childhood personnel preparation needs, 298. Vol. 24, Iss. 4 Journal of Early Intervention, 2001.
- Petevi, M., Revel, J. P., and Jacobs, Gerard. Tool for the Rapid Assessment of Mental Health Needs of Refugees, Displaced and Other Populations Affected by Conflict and Post-Conflict Situations: A Community Oriented Assessment. Geneva: World Health Organization, 2001.
- Jacobs, Gerard, and Kulkarni, N.. Mental Health Responces to Terrorism, 376-380. Vol. 29 Psychiatric Annals, 1999.
- Jacobs, Gerard, Quevillon, Randy, and Ofman, P. S.. Innovations in Clinical Practice: A Source Book. In Psychological interventions in th immediate aftermath of aviation disasters, 369-382. Vol. 16 Sarasota, Florida: Professional Resource Press, 1998.
- Sonniks, M., Revel, J-P., and Jacobs, Gerard. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. In Psychological Support. Geneva: World Disaster Report, 1998.
- Jacobs, Gerard, and Quevillon, Randy. Proceedings of the International Symposium of Family and Victim Assistance for Transportation Disasters. In Disater Mental Health Needs of and Services for Families in Aviation Disasters. Arlington, Virginia: National Transportation Safety Board, 1998.
- Jacobs, Gerard. Editorial, 1. Vol. 3, Iss. 1 Coping With Crisis, 1997.
- Spielberger, C. D., Jacobs, Gerard, Johnson, E. H., Barker, L., Crane, R. S., Krasner, S. S., Oesterle, S. E., Reheiser, E., Russell, S. F., Solomon, E. P., Westberry, E. P., and Worden, T. J.. State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory. Odessa, Florida: Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc., 1995.
- Spielberger, C. D., Johnson, E., Jacobs, Gerard, Ritheband, R., Baker, I, Crane, R., Russell, S., Sydeman, S., Westberry, L., Ritterband, L., Reheiser, R., and Reheiser, J.. State-Trait Personality Inventory (Form Y). Palo Alto, California: Mind Garden, 1995.
- Jacobs, Gerard. The Development of a National Plan for Disaster Mental Health, 543-549. Vol. 26 Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 1995.
- Jacobs, Gerard, Yutrzenka, Barbara, and Quevillon, Randy. Children's Stress and the Expression and Experience of Anger. In Proceedings of the International Congress on Stress as a Risk Factor, editors D. Gomez & M. Garabal. University of Santiago De Compostela, 1992.
- Jacobs, Gerard, Yutrzenka, Barbara, and Quevillon, Randy. Is Disaster Response a Risk Factor?. In Proceedings of the International Congress on Stress as a Risk Factor, editors D. Gomez & M. Garabal. University of Santiago De Compostela, 1992.
- Jacobs, Gerard. Treatment Issues in Mental Health Responses to Disaster. In Proceedings of the International Congress on Stress as a Factor, editors L. VandeCreek, S. Knapp, & T. Jackson, 403-411. Vol. 11 Sarasota, Florida: Professional Resource Press, 1992.
- Harris, E. A., DeWolfe, D. J., Bennett, B. E., Jacobs, D. F., Bowencamp, C., and Jacobs, Gerard. Perspectives on Psychologist Participation in Disaster Intervention Projects. In Cassette Recording No. 91-072. Washington, D.C. : American Psychologicl Association, 1991.
- Jacobs, Gerard. Sources of Stress in Pre-Adolescent Appalachian Children. In Advances in Child Health Psychology: Abstracts, editors S. Boogs and C. Rodriguez. Gainesville, Flordia: Clinical and Health Psychology Publishing, 1991.
- Jacobs, Gerard. When Anger Hurts. Quieting the Storm Within., Editors G.A. Jacobs, 195. Iss. 7 Stress Medicine, 1991.
- Jacobs, Gerard, Quevillon, Randy, and Stricherz, M.. Lessons from Flight 232: Practical Considerations for the Mental Health Professions' Response to Air Disasters, 1239-2335. Vol. 45 American Psychologist, 1990.
- Jacobs, Gerard, Phelps, M, and Rohrs, F. B.. Assessment of Anger in Children: The Pediatric Anger Expression Scale, 59-65. Vol. 10 Personality and Individual Differences, 1989.
- Jacobs, Gerard, Rogers, D. L., Leatherwood, E., Cantino, H., and Hall, J.. Development of a Model Rural Preschool. Columbus, Ohio: State of Ohio Department of Education, 1988.
- Jacobs, Gerard, Jerome, A., Sayers, S., Spielberger, C. D., and Weinberg, H.. Family Smoking Patterns and Smoking Among 8th and 10th Grade Students., 289-299. Vol. 37 applied Psycholology: An Internation Review, 1988.
- Jacobs, Gerard, Neufeld, V., Sayers, S., Spielberger, C. D., and Weinberg, H.. Personality and Smokless Tobacco Use, 311-318. Vol. 13 Addictive Behaviors, 1988.
- Jacobs, Gerard. Test-retest Reliabilities of the Stare-Trait Personality Inventory and the Anger Expression Scale, 263-265. Vol. 1 Anxiety Research, 1988.
- Johnson, E. H., Spielberger, C. D., Worden, T., and Jacobs, Gerard. Emotional and Familial Determinants of Elevated Blood Pressure in Black and White Adolescent Males, 287-300. Vol. 31 Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 1987.
- Spielberger, C. D., Jonson, E., Russell, S., Crane, C., Jacobs, Gerard, and Worden, T.. Experience and Expression of Anger. In Anger and Hostility in Behavioral Medicine. New York: Hemisphere/McGraw Hill, 1985.
- Spielberger, C. D., Jacobs, Gerard, Russell, S., and Crane, R. S.. Assessment of Anger: The State-Trait Anger Scale., Editors J.N. Butcher & C.D. Spielberger, 159-187. Vol. 2 Hillsdale, New Jersey: Advances in Personality Assessment, 1983.
- Spielberger, C. D., Jacobs, Gerard, Crane, R., and Russell, S.. On the Relation between Family Smoking Habits and the Smoking Behavior of College Students, 53-69. Vol. 32 International Review of Applied Psychology, 1983.
- Spielberger, C. D., Gorsuch, R., Lushene, R., Vagg, P., and Jacobs, Gerard. State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Revised-Professional Manual. Palo Alto, California: Consulting Psychologist Press, 1983.
- Spielberger, C. D., and Jacobs, Gerard. Personality and Smoking Behavior, 396-403. Vol. 26 Journal of Personality Assessment, 1982.
- Spielberger, C. D., Johnson, E. H., and Jacobs, Gerard. The Anger Expression Scale. Tampa, Florida: Human Resources Institute, University of South Flordia, 1982.
- Kramer, M., Roth, T., and Jacobs, Gerard. Dreams and Psychopathologic Patient Groups: A Critical Review., Editors I. Karacan. New York: Academic Press: Sleep Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment, 1979.
- Spielberger, C. D., and Jacobs, Gerard. Emotional Reactions to the Stress of Pregnancy and Obstetric Complications., Editors L. Carenza & L. Zichella. New York: Acacemic Press: Emotions and Reproduction, 1979.
- Spielberger, C. D., Jacobs, Gerard, Crane, R., Russell, S., Westberry, L, Baker, L, Johnson, E., Knight, J., and Marks, E.. State-Trait Personality Inventory. Tampa, Flordia: Human Resources Institute, University of South Flordia, 1979.
- Taub, J. M., Kramer, M., Arand, D., and Jacobs, Gerard. Nightmare Dreams and Nightmare Confabulations, 285-291. Iss. 19 Comprehensive Psychiatry, 1978.
- Piccione, P, Jacobs, Gerard, Kramer, M., and Roth, T.. The Relationship between Daily Activities, Emotions, and Dream Content, 133. Vol. 6 Sleep Research, 1978.
- Kramer, M., Hlasney, R., Jacobs, Gerard, and Roth, T.. Do Dreams have Meaning? An Empirical Inquiry, 778-781. Vol. 133 American Journal of Psychiatry, 1976.
- Nominated for International UN Conference Speaker, American Psychological Association, 2014
- Nominated to be APA journal editor, American Psychological Association, 2014
- Harrington Lecture, USD College of Arts & Sciences, 2014
- Professor of the Year, USD Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, 2013
- Letter of thanks by Nicole Lurie, the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2010
- Letter of thanks from Michael Leavitt, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2008
- Presented a "coin" by RADM W. Craig Vanderwagen, the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response , U.S. Department of Health and Human Service, 2008
- Award for Contributions as a Humanitarian Worker, Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence: Peace (Division 48 of the American Psychological Association), and Psychologists for Social Responsibility, 2008
- Award for Outstanding Worldwide Critical Mental Health Contrubutions to Disaster Relief and to Training, The International Union for Psychological Science , 2008
- Named "Humanitarian Hero", American Psychological Association "Monitor on Psychology", 2007
- International Humanitarian Award, American Psychological Association Board of Directors, 2007
- Commencement Address , University of South Dakota , 2006
- Distinguished International Psychologist, Division of International Psychology, American Psychological Association, 2006
- Invited Participant, 2-hr discussion on Hurricane Katrina, Psychologists for Social Responsibility , 2006
- Manager, Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) and Critical Response Team (CRT), American Red Cross, 1991
- Jacobs, Gerard, Training of Trainers in Community-Based Psychological First Aid., Kathmandu, Nepal. (November 2015)
- Gunsolley, Hitomi, Jacobs, Gerard, and Maeda , Jun, Japanese People's Process of Coping and Recovery in the Aftermath of the Earthquake in 2011. Presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, Toronto Canada. (August 2015)
- Larson-Stoa, Deborah A., Jacobs, Gerard, and Gaster, Sam, Perceived Usefulness of Psychological First Aid Training for Oncology Medical Staff. Presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, Toronto. (August 2015)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological First Aid: An Introduction. Presented at the Disaster Day, Vermillion SD. (March 20, 2015)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Education in Disaster Mental Health and Psychosocial Support. Presented at the Learning in Disaster Health, Fort Myer VA. (September 09, 2014)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Employing a Community-Based Model in the Aftermath of Disaster. Presented at the American Psychological Association, Washington DC. (August 09, 2014)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Training and Research in Disaster Psychology ., Shanghai, China. (June 13, 2014)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological First Aid: An Introduction. Presented at the Disaster Day, Vermillion SD. (January 31, 2014)
- Jacobs, Gerard, and Burke, Tony, Psychological Support and Social Media in the American Red Cross. Presented at the Avera Regional Social Work Conference, Sioux Falls SD. (October 22, 2013)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Long-Term Psychological Support for Young Children. Presented at the Traumatic Stress Reactions in Young Children, Pierre SD. (July 10, 2013)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Traumatic Stress Reactions in Young Children. Presented at the Early Childhood Mental Health Symposium, Pierre SD. (July 09, 2013)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Traumatic Stress Reactions in Young Children. Presented at the Early Childhood Mental Health Symposium, Pierre SD. (July 09, 2013)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological First Aid: An Introduction. Presented at the Disaster Day, Vermillion SD. (February 01, 2013)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Community-Based Psychological First Aid. Presented at the Capacity Building Workshop for Countries of Central Asia, Tbilisi, Georgia. (November 2012)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological Support: Disaster Psychology. Presented at the Yankton Area Mental Wellness Conference, Mount Marty College. (June 2012)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological Support in Humanitarian Assistance., New York NY. (January 23, 2012)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Research in the Immediate Aftermath of Disaster. Presented at the Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research, San Diego CA. (December 06, 2010)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Grief and Bereavement in the Aftermath of Disasters. Presented at the Intervention following Bereavement: Application and Training, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany. (October 22, 2010)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Grief and Bereavement in the Aftermath of Disasters. Presented at the Colloquium, Jena, Germany. (October 21, 2010)
- Jacobs, Gerard, NBSB Disaster Mental Health Subcommittee Education and Training Recommendations. Presented at the International Congress on Applied Psychology, Melbourne, Australia. (July 14, 2010)
- Jacobs, Gerard, and Boyd, Beth, NBSB Disaster Mental Health Subcommittee Recommendations Regarding Vulnerable & At-Risk Populations. Presented at the International Congress on Applied Psychology, Melbourne, Australia. (July 14, 2010)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Graduate Education in Disaster Mental Health. Presented at the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies, Atlanta, GA. (November 2009)
- Jacobs, Gerard, The Future of Psychological Support: Building on Spielberger's Foundational Theories. Presented at the Festschrift for Charles D. Spielberger, Tampa, FL. (October 2009)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Limiting the Impact of Traumatic Events on You and Your Team (.5 day workshop). Presented at the Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP), Boise, ID. (September 2009)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Practitioner Perspective: Children and Disaster. Presented at the National Academies of Science, Washington, DC. (June 2009)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Ethics Vignettes form International Humanitarian Assistance. Presented at the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA. (August 2008)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Quevillon, Randy, Boyd, Beth, and Skillman, Gemma, Incorporating the IASC Guidelines in Undergraduate and Graduate Education and Training. Presented at the International Congresson Psychology, Berlin, Germany. (July 2008)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological/Psychosocial Support . Presented at the Asina Disaster Preparedness Center, Bangkok, Thailand. (May 2008)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological Support (1 day workshop) . Presented at the Indian Association of Applied Psychology, Kolkata, India. (February 2008)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological First Aid: Psychological Support for International Humanitarian Staff. Presented at the International Roster for Psychological Support, Kovalam, India. (February 2008)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Recognizing Long Term Effects of Traumatic Events (.5 day workshop). Presented at the Tamil Nadu Association of Clinical Psychologists and National Academy of Psychology (NAOP), Chennai, India. (February 2008)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological Support in International Humanitarian Relief. Presented at the United Mations Psychology Day, New York, NY. (October 2007)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Develoopment and Maturation of Humanitarian Psychology. Presented at the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA. (August 2007)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Cummunity-Based Psychological Support (4.5 day workshop). Presented at the Asia and Indonesian Red Cross Society, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. (February 2007)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological Support in High Impact Disasters (1 day workshop). Presented at the USD Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education, Rapid City, Pierre and Sioux Falls; SD. (January 2007)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Disaster Psychology in the United States. Presented at the Association of Japanese Clinical Psychologists, Osaka, Japan. (September 2006)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological First Aid: A Solid Strategy for Military Settings. Presented at the Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. (September 2006)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Thoughts on the Disaster Response Network. Presented at the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA. (August 2006)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Contemporary Models of Psychological Support. Presented at the International Congress of Applied Psychology, Athens, Greece. (July 2006)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Ethical Considerations in Psychological Support: Introduction and History. Presented at the International Congress of Applied Psychology, Athens, Greece. (July 2006)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Community-Based Psychological Support. Presented at the Mental Health Consequences from Recent Disasters, San Antonio, TX. (April 2006)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological Support: An Introduction. Presented at the Disaster Prepardness and Response (1 day workshop), Rapid City, Pierre and Sioux Falls (2X); SD. (March 2006)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Discussant for symposium: current issues and future diractions in disaster mental health. Presented at the Work, Stress, and Health 2006, Miami, FL. (March 2006)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Preparing Workplaces and Communities to Provide Psychological First Aid. Presented at the Work, Stress, and Health 2006, Miami, FL. (March 2006)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological First Aid: An Alternative to CISD in the Workplace. Presented at the Work, Stress, and Health 2006, Miami, FL. (March 2006)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Lessons Learned in Providing Psychological Support in the Aftermath of the Tsunami. Presented at the Cities on Volcanoes 4, Quito, Ecuador. (January 2006)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Community-Based Psychological Support (4.5 day workshop). Presented at the Asia and Indonesian Red Cross Society, Medan, Indonesia. (December 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological Support in Humanitarian Efforts . Presented at the Indonesian Psychological Association (HIMPSI), Jakarta, Indonesia. (December 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Community-Based Psychological Support (5 day workshop). Presented at the The Indian National Academy of Psychology, Chennai, India. (December 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Community-Based Psychological Support (4.5 day workshop). Presented at the Asia, Male, Republic of the Maldives (November 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological Support for Humanitarian Relief Programs. Presented at the Asian Applied Psychoogy Internationa-Reginal Conference, Bangkok, Thailand. (November 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psycholoical Support in Himanitarian Relief Programs. Presented at the Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, India. (November 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Community-Based Psychological Support (4.5 day workshop). Presented at the Asia and Sri Lankan Red Cross Society, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (October 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Developing Perspectives on the Provision of Psychological Support. Presented at the Emergency Planning, Mental Health & Catastrophic Events: Policy Implications, North Yorkshire, England. (September 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, , North Yorkshire, England. (September 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Implementation of Structural Changes in American Red Cross Disaster Response. Presented at the Americal Psychological Association, Washington DC. (August 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Guiding Principles for Designing APA's Response to the Tsunami. Presented at the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. (August 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Baugher, S N., Butcher, J J., Gray, M J., North, T C., and Elhai, J D., Malingered Psychopathology Research: Varying Cautionary Instructioins and Monetary Incentives. Presented at the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. (August 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, The Future of Disaster Psychology: Lassons Learned from Terrorism. Presented at the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. (August 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Community-Based Psychological Support (5 day workshop). Presented at the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center & Disaster Mental Health Institute, Bangkok, Thailand. (May 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Assessment of Need and Evaluation of Interventions., Singapore. (May 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Tsunami Relief Workshop: Building Psychosocial Interventioins in the Tsunami Aftermath. Presented at the Human Value and Ethics, Singapore. (May 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological Support:Introducation and History., Singapore. (May 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological Support in Humanitarian Efforts. Presented at the Chamber of Commerce, Delhi, India. (April 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological Support in Humanitarian Efforts. Presented at the Educatioina Development Center, Male, The Maldives. (April 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological Support in Humanitarian Efforts. Presented at the International Federatioin of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Columbo, Sri Lanka. (April 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Psychological First Aid ., Duluth, MN. (April 2005)
- Jacobs, Gerard, Coordination of Efforts in Humanitarian Assistance. Presented at the Asia Pacific Congress on Disaster Mitigation, Chennai, Tamil, Nadu; India. (March 2005)