APA Monitor March 1999
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Therapists see new sense in use of humor

Medical experts have already demonstrated that laughter boosts the immune system, increases natural disease-fighting killer cells, and lowers blood pressure. And more clinical psychologists are experimenting these days with humor as an adjunct to therapy.
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Ed Dunkleblau, a psychotherapist who uses humor as treatment.
Psychotherapist Ed Dunkleblau shows off some of the props he occasionally uses during therapy sessions.
More graduates seeking socially responsible jobs

Graduating seniors are pledging to pursue work that improves the world. The green ribbons they wear signify a commitment to investigate the social and environmental consequences of the jobs they consider, and to keep those concerns in mind once they're on the job.
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Late-breaking news
The 1999 President-Elect Nomination ballot was mailed to all Fellows, Members, and Voting Associates on February 1, 1999. The balloting period closed on March 18, 1999. The ballots have been tabulated and the results have been reviewed, accepted, and certified by the Election Committee. The APA members running for president for the year 2001 are Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr., PhD, Alice F. Chang, PhD, Gerald C. Davison, PhD, Norine G. Johnson, PhD, and Nathan N. Stockhamer, PhD. The election will be held this fall.

Green ribbon
Wearing a green ribbon like this one is a pledge to seek a job with a social conscience.