Psychology International

A publication of the Office of International Affairs

October 2011 | Vol. 22, No. 3

Introducing APA Divisions: The Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict & Violence - Peace Psychology's International Focus

Twelve Critical Issues for Mental Health Professionals Working with Ethno-Culturally Diverse Populations
Dr. Anthony Marsella outlines some of the issues and dimensions that psychologists must consider when encountering ethno-cultural diversity.
Book review: Situating Ourselves Linguistically and Culturally in Psychological Reality
Advances in Culture and Psychology (Vol. 1), edited by Michele Gelfand, Chi-yue Chiu and Ying-yi Hong, discusses a growing interdisciplinary intersection in psychology that deals with the study of human culture and cross-cultural relations.
APA Signs Memorandum of Understanding with la Sociedad Mexicana de Psicología
APA President Melba Vasquez and SMP President Joaquín Caso Niebla signed the MOU during the 2011 APA Convention.
APA Convention Recap: 2011 International Activities
The Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. featured a multitude of international presentations and social events, while hosting delegations from psychology associations in Mexico and Norway.
Newsletter announcements

Shaking Hands and Opening Doors
APA Office of International Affairs Director Merry Bullock discusses the increasing amount of international outreach and exchange between psychologists, as well as the next steps for developing psychology as a mobile, international discipline.

APA Behavioral and Social Science Volunteer Program Reaches Out to Community Organizations in the U.S. Virgin Islands
The BSSV Program assists HIV prevention efforts by helping communities adapt, implement, and evaluate prevention strategies and behavioral interventions.

Division 52 Update
Dr. John Hogan summarizes the Division's programming at the APA convention, the 2011 award recipients, and other upcoming activities and transitions.