September 2001 | Vol. 32 No. 8
Monitor Table of Contents
COVER STORY
Changing the way America thinks about girlsA collaboration between Kartemquin Films and APA highlights teen girls' strengths in the upcoming PBS film '5 Girls.'
HIV in American youthAccording to a report issued last year by the White House Office of National AIDS Policy, more females than males are now being diagnosed with HIV in the 13- to 19-year-old age group.
Preventing distress, promoting wellnessSalzinger is APA's new science chiefAt the helm of the Science Directorate, Kurt Salzinger hopes to unify APA's constituencies and make the public more aware of the science of psychology.
Harassment in the hallwaysA startling number of adolescents report being sexually harassed by their peers.
Intervening with troubled peersLearning how to help troubled peers is an important-- and challenging-- professional development hurdle for students.
Boosting the number of ethnic-minority reviewers for APA journalsA new APA database is bringing more ethnic minorities into the peer-review process.
TIME CAPSULE
Time capsuleETHICS ROUNDS
Room for more guidance
FEATURE
Candidates state their prioritiesAPA Divisions announce new officersAPA division members have elected their officers and representatives to APA's Council of Representatives; state and provincial psychological associations have also elected their council representatives. The results are listed below.
Data Indicate Rise in Student Mental Health ProblemsFor low-achievers, mom's help can mean higher gradesParental nudging underscores the lesson that it's important for children to do well.
Candidate response: James H. Bray, PhDCandidate response: Kathleen M. McNamara, PhDCandidate response: Robert J. Sternberg, PhDIt ain't over till it's overThe Senate and House pass different patients' rights bills; a conference committee will work on a compromise.
Join the dialogue!'Keep on keepin' on' is the mantra for state legislative effortsState advocacy takes lots of patience and hard work-- but the payoffs for the profession are well worth it, say those on the front lines.
Meet APAGS's leadershipNailing them with statisticsA study by the Ohio Psychological Association propels new legislation to require prompt payments from insurers.
Present a continuing professional education workshop at APA's 110th Annual Convention in ChicagoCandidate response: Stanley Moldawsky, PhDPsychology Mobilizes to Help a Nation in PainPsychologists and APA have responded to Tuesday's attacks by providing volunteer services and educational support to those directly and indirectly injured.
Candidate response: Stephen A. Ragusea, PhDAPAGS congratulates award winnersThis year's APAGS prioritiesExpanding services and increasing students' voice is goal one.
A writer's constant companion meets the information ageToss out your dog-eared copy of the Publication Manual: APA has released its fifth edition.
What is APAGS, anyway?A brief primer on the mission and mechanics of APA's student organization.
Psychologists hone tools for tracking changeAPA's Science Directorate hosts an Advanced Training Institute to update the skills of scientific psychologists.
From classroom to conflict resolutionA new graduate-level curriculum builds on psychology's diversity to train health-care professionals to intervene in ethnopolitical warfare.
Children in the heat of warArmed conflict around the world is affecting children in their own back yards. APA is working through the U.N. to help.
Convention face-lift for 2002APA is revamping its annual meeting to better serve members.
Stop ignoring the dataAn interdisciplinary group of scientists argues that we know behavior is crucial to health--and it's time health research and interventions reflected that.
Translating research on women into practice and policyAPA will spotlight cutting-edge research, multidisciplinary approaches and diversity in its third interdisciplinary conference on women's health.
Assessing the needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual youthThe Healthy Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Students Project is harnessing the strengths of school counselors, psychologists, nurses and social workers to promote student health.
Student mental health: secondary education no moreAcross campuses nationwide, students are reporting more mental health problems. How are campuses responding to the growing need?
On being wellWinning one with MedicareAfter years of struggles, a psychologist secures reimbursement for cognitive retraining--a victory that underscores a growing recognition of psychologists' services.
A new reason for keeping a diaryResearch offers intriguing evidence on why expressive writing boosts health.
VA secretary lauds psychologists' workAt the annual Veterans Affairs Psychology Leadership Conference, Secretary Anthony Principi pledges to continue the push for more mental health resources for the nation's veterans.
IN BRIEF
- Psychologists get mobile
- APA establishes Exploring Behavior Week to bring psychological science into the classroom
- Most jurors unwittingly deliver biased verdicts, new study suggests
- APA advises U.S. delegation to U.N. special session on children
- APA explores ways to recruit and retain more members
- For adolescents, antismoking ads are flickering flame against smoking's allure