Psychology International

A publication of the Office of International Affairs

March 2007 | Vol. 18, No. 2

MARCH/APRIL 2007 FEATURED ARTICLE

World Federation for Mental Health Plans Upcoming Events

WFMH has put research findings into practice by bringing new science-based knowledge to community-based prevention, identification, and treatment of mental disorders, as shown in our World Mental Health Day packets.

SENIOR DIRECTOR'S COLUMN

SENIOR DIRECTOR'S COLUMN: Welcome to Spring
Part of the GOALS initiative is to expand the informational resources available - to become a “one stop” portal with links to the rest of the world of psychology. Another informational function is to disseminate information about global policies, guidelines, and resources.
By Merry Bullock

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE...

The International Test Commission
Topics to be addressed include methodological, technical, professional, and ethical issues in relation to policy and practice issues within testing.
By Ron Hambleton
Developing Substance Abuse Research Infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe
A University of Michigan project for Developing Substance Abuse Research Infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe brings together psychologists, psychiatrists, and other clinical and biomedical scientists with the goal of improving the substance abuse research infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe.
By Robert A. Zucker

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Delegation to Vietnam and Cambodia
In November of 2006, a "People to People" professional delegation of psychologists went to universities and hospital sites in Ho Chi Mien City in Vietnam and Phnom Penh in Cambodia.
By Norine G. Johnson

PSYCHOLOGY IN ACTION

Volunteering Abroad, NGO Style
Many psychologists, in seeking to “give psychology away,” look for ways to volunteer their services. Psychologists who wish to volunteer may be interested to know of organizations that serve as a bridge to the world of international NGOs.
By Amena Hassan

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