Psychology International
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January 2009 | Vol. 20, No. 1
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009 FEATURED ARTICLES
An Interview with 2009 CIRP Chair, Jeanne Marecek
APA Hosts Delegation from Bulgaria
By Anju KhubchandaniThe delegation provided information about the status of mental health issues in Bulgaria and explored avenues for future collaboration with APA Staff, especially in the areas of disability legislation and public education about disability and mental health.
In Memoriam, Joan G. Buchanan
By Merry Bullock and Sally LevertyAs a tribute to Joan, we asked APA and international colleagues to send memories, anecdotes or words about her. These tributes follow and help capture the Joan G. Buchanan we knew.
News from an International Scholar: Open Society Institute
By Ken FeigenbaumThe International Scholar awards are part of a “Higher Education initiative” of the Institute. Most scholars work in consultation with university departments in Eastern Europe and Eurasia to help improve the curriculum and teaching.
SENIOR DIRECTOR'S COLUMN
- Senior Director's Column: An International Psychology Curriculum - Work for Us All
There is a need in many countries, especially those in which psychology is rapidly developing and that base their curricula on US or other English language texts, to nationalize the curriculum – that is, to generate examples and models appropriate for local non North-American or Northern European history, context and culture.
By Merry Bullock
PSYCHOLOGY IN ACTION
- Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing in Post-conflict Settings
Although mental health and psychosocial issues have been cited as integral to peacebuilding and reconciliation after conflict, there is little resource allocation by state governments or international organizations.
By Inka Weissbecker
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE...
- Director from the Norwegian Psychological Association Visits APA
Much as in the U.S., psychologists in Norway who are faced with a variety of stressors that affect their professional functioning may be reluctant to seek help and assistance.
By Sally Leverty - International Book Review: Selected Review from PsycCRITIQUES
Throughout the book, Rothchild uses concepts from trauma theory to explain seemingly irresolvable conflicts and dilemmas.
By Danny Wedding - Update on Division 52: APA's International Division
Ongoing Division 52 projects include developing a new book series expanding the Wikipedia entry for “International Psychology.”
By Danny Wedding - CIRP Welcomes Three New Committee Members
A primary focus of Dr. Maureen Black's international work has been the investigation of micronutrient deficiencies and child development. With funding from NIH, she was the principal investigator of a micronutrient supplementation trial in India.
By Amena Hassan - Two Psychologists Join APA’s Team at the United Nations
APA’s representatives work to bring psychological science and psychological perspectives to contribute to the development and implementation of UN documents, policies and initiatives.
By Amena Hassan - Department of Public Information Briefings at the United Nations
Workshops may include a combination of morning briefings followed by afternoon sessions for "hands on" training.
By Neal S. Rubin and Florence L. Denmark - Wessels and Torney-Purta Receive 2009 APA International Awards
Michael Wessells, PhD and Judith Torney-Purta, PhD are the recipients of APA's 2009 International Humanitarian Award and the 2009 Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.
By Sally Leverty
COLLABORATE
- Collaborative Online International Learning: The example of a course in the psychology of terrorism in the United States and Iran
The study of terrorism and responses to terrorism may have different meanings, definitions, and implications to which we will need to pay close and consistent attention.
By Anthony F. Lemieux and Abdolhossein Abdollahi
