Monitor on Psychology

A look at the political landscape

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

APA publishes third edition of seminal ADHD book for kids

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Alone, in ‘the hole’

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Psychologists probe the mental health effects of solitary confinement.

Building a stronger convention

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Candidates for APA president

Sun, 1 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Design for all ages

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Imagine a house that can help its aging occupant figure out why his arthritis is acting up or a robot that can remind your grandmother to take her medications. Wendy Rogers is working to make that future a reality.

Developing telehealth guidelines

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Division spotlight

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Douglas C. Haldeman, PhD

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Independent Practice and University of Washington, Seattle

Expanding Medicaid

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New research focuses on removing barriers to psychological services in health-care reform.

Five organizations won 2012 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards

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Global mental health

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Good Governance Project moves into its next phase

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Grants and opportunities

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Guidelines for the conduct of president-elect nominations and elections

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Helping veterans and their families

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Government agencies and community organizations must build bridges to assist service members, veterans and their families, said APA members at a February congressional hearing.

Homing in on sickle cell disease

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Monica Mitchell uses creative research and community strategies to make sure youngsters with sickle cell disease receive the treatment they need to lead normal lives.

Honoring excellence

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Improving health, worldwide

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Psychology is ramping up efforts to improve global health and well-being.

In brief

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Snapshots of some of the latest peer-reviewed research within psychology and related fields.

Increasing psychology's role in integrated care

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Integrated care is the future

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Psychologists must make the case for working side by side with physicians.

Interdisciplinary programs that are leading the way

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Letters

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Lifetime achievement

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Kelly D. Brownell and Rena Wing will be honored at APA's 2012 Annual Convention.

Math + science + motherhood = a tough combination

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD

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Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta

Paul L. Craig, PhD

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Independent Practice, Anchorage, Alaska

Personalities

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Presidential programming

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Obesity, interdisciplinary team science and interprofessional practice are this year's APA presidential convention themes.

Psychologists on Capitol Hill

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Psychology education tops council's agenda

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Action by APA’s Council of Representatives also included funding work on telepsychology guidelines and the approval of two more APA journals.

Psychology's first forays into film

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Lillian and Frank Gilbreth filmed industrial employees on the job in an effort to increase worker safety and happiness, while limiting boredom.

Putting workers first

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The annual Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards honor employees who make employee health a top priority.

Shaping the new health-care system

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Leaders at the State Leadership Conference urged all psychologists to step up their efforts to build a better system.

Sheldon M. Cohen, PhD

Sun, 1 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Independent Practice, Phoenix

Sniffing out our Fourth Amendment rights

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Support for sexual minorities

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APF's Placek grants are helping researchers investigate the effects of hate crimes and ways to pass LGBT antidiscrimination laws.

Supporting every child's right to a healthy future

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The advantages of electronic health records

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Electronic records can improve patient care. Here's how.

The past, present and future of multiple intelligences

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The rights of indigenous people take center stage at AAAS meeting

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Todd E. Finnerty, PsyD

Sun, 1 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

PsychContinuingEd.com, Columbus, Ohio

Top speakers for psychology's top meeting

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

APA has lined up a wealth of experts to deliver plenary presentations at its Annual Convention in Orlando, Aug. 2–5.

Up Close and Personal with Janet E. Helms

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Ximena Zurita, PhD

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