Coping through cognition
Advanced cognitive skills may offer protection from post-traumatic stress disorder, according
to new research.
Socially isolated and sick
New animal research sheds light on the intricate ways chronic stress and loneliness affect
health.
The hunt for endophenotypes
Psychologists are leading the charge to uncover the steps from genes to mental illness.
Summertime statistics
Psychologists at APA’s newest Advanced Training Institute learned to use nonlinear
methods to analyze data.
PSYCHOTROPIC PARTICULARS:
Medicate or not?
An APA working group reports on use of medications when treating children.
A ‘fire in the belly’ for change
A psychologist takes on the job of leading the nation’s oldest mental health
advocacy group.
Keeping parents connected
A recent APA co-sponsored conference examined how parents can stay involved
in their children’s education during the less parent-friendly post-elementary
school years.
Knowing what to teach, and assessing what’s been taught
New guidelines list goals and learning outcomes for psychology majors.
EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
• Improving student performance
• Assessment for excellence
• Educators advised to use evidence-based assessment
• Competency benchmarks for professional training forthcoming
• New technology allows for instant, in-class surveys
• How to avoid the courtroom during academic disputes
PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE:
GPE Program in jeopardy?
Cuts to the Graduate Psychology Education Program will result in a loss of needed mental and
behavioral health services for minorities.
ETHICS ROUNDS:
Ethics in New Orleans
A vibrant program at convention highlights the role of ethics at APA.
Executive selection and development: I/O psychology science
and practice
The ABCs of APF charitable bequests
The American Psychological Foundation’s executive director explains how members can
make a legacy contribution to the organization.
