September 2001 | Vol. 32 No. 8

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COVER STORY

Changing the way America thinks about girls

A collaboration between Kartemquin Films and APA highlights teen girls' strengths in the upcoming PBS film '5 Girls.'

HIV in American youth

According 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 chief

At 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 hallways

A startling number of adolescents report being sexually harassed by their peers.

Intervening with troubled peers

Learning how to help troubled peers is an important-- and challenging-- professional development hurdle for students.

Boosting the number of ethnic-minority reviewers for APA journals

A new APA database is bringing more ethnic minorities into the peer-review process.

TIME CAPSULE

Time capsule

FEATURE

Candidates state their prioritiesAPA Divisions announce new officers

APA 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 grades

Parental 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 over

The 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 efforts

State 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 statistics

A 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 Pain

Psychologists 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 priorities

Expanding services and increasing students' voice is goal one.

A writer's constant companion meets the information age

Toss 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 change

APA's Science Directorate hosts an Advanced Training Institute to update the skills of scientific psychologists.

From classroom to conflict resolution

A new graduate-level curriculum builds on psychology's diversity to train health-care professionals to intervene in ethnopolitical warfare.

Children in the heat of war

Armed 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 2002

APA is revamping its annual meeting to better serve members.

Stop ignoring the data

An 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 policy

APA 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 youth

The 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 more

Across campuses nationwide, students are reporting more mental health problems. How are campuses responding to the growing need?

On being wellWinning one with Medicare

After 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 diary

Research offers intriguing evidence on why expressive writing boosts health.

VA secretary lauds psychologists' work

At 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.

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