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Cover Stories
A musical message of social change
Singer Pete Seeger will give a keynote performance at APA's Annual Convention.
Art of Inspiration
A new exhibit at APA showcases the creative talents of people with serious mental illness.
Breaking the conventional mold
Experimental programming at convention features innovative approaches to practice.
Psychology and law meet at convention
Mutual benefits to the two professions will be explored.
Teaching of psychology is focus of lecture series
The G. Stanley Hall Lecture Series invites four renowned experts to discuss the latest research in their fields at APA's Annual Convention.
APA's Division Highlights
APA's divisions announce their convention programs.
Science
Behavioral research in the U.S. Navy undergoes a sea change
A new emphasis on manpower and personnel has reinvigorated the Navy's behavioral and social sciences branch.
Science Watch
A powerful conditioning paradigm may help researchers better understand infant memory and--potentially--the reinforcement mechanisms of alcohol.
Making a difference through research
Psychologist John Coie has used a solid foundation of basic research to help prevent serious mental health problems in children.
Practice
Victories for parity
More states institute parity for all mental health diagnoses.
Treatment guidelines: sorting fact from fiction
In today's era of evidence-based medicine and cost containment, treatment guidelines are multiplying--as are questions about their usefulness.
Why every practitioner needs a business plan
A blueprint can help you monitor your practice's health and make your dreams a reality.
More psychologists in the trenches
Under a new military directive, mental health professionals work gains prominence.
Public Interest
Family ties: Psychologists unite in support of their gay relatives
New group hopes to reduce discrimination and foster greater acceptance.
Easing children's psychological distress in the emergency room
A new study will gather data on children's needs in hospital emergency departments.
Behind the scenes on Capitol Hill
From improving education to addressing the AIDS epidemic in Africa, APA's Congressional fellows are making a difference on Capitol Hill.
Education
Higher learning
College students often struggle to find effective learning strategies.
The student union
Financial planners advise new professionals on how to manage debt and map a secure financial future.
Association
And the Presidential Citation goes to...
Pat DeLeon, PhD, awards fellow psychologists for outstanding service in mental health work.
APA Presidential Elections
Candidates state priorities for a three-year plan and answer two questions from an eight-question series.
Departments
APF news
Association news
Calendar
Division spotlight
Facts and figures
In the public interest
Judicial notebook
Letters
On the record
People
President's column
Running Commentary
Science Directions
Speaking of Education
Students' say
Time capsule
Web sites of the month
In brief
Guidelines urge researchers to take a less superficial look at minorities
Bill promotes collaboration between child welfare and substance abuse agencies
Charles L. Brewer joins APA Board of Directors
More assimilated Chinese Americans hold a more Western conception of depression
Participate in National Depression Screening Day
Homicidal thoughts are common for teens, study says
Family income predicts children's postdivorce well-being
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