Technology gets its day in court
Experts weigh ethical issues in research with ethnic-minority youth
Recent conference is the first step in examining
ethical issues for federally funded mental
health research with ethnic-minority children.
We don't know our own strength
New research suggests that we underestimate
our abilities to weather emotional
storms--undermining our satisfaction in the
process.
New insights into the mind's compass
Information about the shape of one's
environment gets special treatment in the
brain, indicates a new study in rats.
Practice
Oklahoma City psychologist looks back on how he survived the bombing
State association round-up
2001 legislative sessions create new laws on
mobility, licensing, parity and other issues.
Double your power
When psychologists join their state and
national psychological associations, the field's
voice is stronger.
State association interest form
Substance abuse in practice
A joint effort by APA and a federal agency is
gathering information on substance abuse
treatment by psychologists.
Public Interest
A wounded psychologist goes back to work
After living through a nightmare, a
psychologist warns colleagues not to take their
safety for granted.
Eating disorders on the rise
Education
White House seeks to boost children's early learning
APA leaders are among those invited to lend
their expertise at a summit on early childhood
cognitive development.
Cultivating the world's Michelangelos
The Pinnacle Project brought together
students, budding scholars and experts in
seven fields to mentor talented teens.
Meet the Pinnacle Project scholars
Psychology's rising stars
Talented high school students with a penchant
for behavioral science offer a glimpse of
psychology's next generation.
Arizona's answer to the training-shortage blues
A new consortium will pool the resources of
many to meet the growing demand for
internship and residency opportunities.
Association
APA membership to consider four bylaws amendments
APA's 2002 convention is on track
Present a CPE workshop at APA's 2002 Convention
Departments
APA online news
APF news
Association news
Calendar
Ethics matters
Judicial notebook
Letters
On the record
People
President's column
Public Policy Office update
Running Commentary
Speaking of Education
Time capsule
Web sites of the month
In brief
Research on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered populations is needed and wanted, says NIH
Biology determines handedness in chimps, study finds
Multitasking undermines our efficiency, study suggests
Postdocs get the green light as specialties
Congressional briefing puts psychology at forefront of end-of-life issues
Therapy that counters weight concerns helps women quit smoking, new study indicates
The melody behind mental illness?
Croissants and counseling?
Wanted: behavioral scientists for health policy fellowships
Taming the Wild West of the information age
