- Controversial study questions the value of antidepressants
- Accident rates increase when people suddenly stop smoking
- Study finds no evidence that economic downturns spur hate crimes
- A new research project explores the mysterious cognitive disparities of Williams Syndrome
- Recovered-memory lawsuit is settled out of court
- Can certain types of praise hurt children?
- Psychologist takes helm of NSF program
- Lithium's mood-stabilizing effect is explained
- Psychologist loses tenure battle against Northwestern University's medical school, plans to appeal
- All About Bob
- At a recent Festschrift, colleagues try to figure out what drives the unique researcher Robert B. Zajonc
- Immediate automatic reactions influence how we interact with the world, researchers find
- Automatic responses to stimuli may be hard-wired and difficult to change
- Psychologists launch a news service to help media cover child-development issues
- Action on Capitol Hill
- Bills to regulate managed care gain support
- Psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers: Too many or not enough?
- Kaiser therapists stage one-day strike
- APA testifies on the need to protect mental health benefits
In this issue
ISOLATION INCREASES WITH INTERNET USE
The Internet connects us with people we might otherwise never meet—and may be leaving us lonelier than ever.
HELPING THE SECRET SERVICE ASSESS DANGEROUS MINDS
As staff psychologist at the U.S. Secret Service, Margaret Coggins safeguards the nation’s leaders.
ACE REPORTERS
APA and the Association for the Advancement of Science fund media fellowships for two budding science journalists
WHAT'S IN STORE?
Three mental health disciplines seek out their own niches as the health-care market continues its evolution
RECONSTRUCTING LIVES
Homeless veterans with mental health challenges can re-enter the work force through a Department of Veterans Affairs program
- Association news
- Calendar
- In the public interest
- Judicial notebook
- Letters
- On the record
- People
- President's column
- Professional point
- Running Commentary
- Science directions
- Speaking of education
- Time capsule
- Web site of the month
- A history of prescription privileges
- American Psychological Foundation recognizes generous contributions
- Mentoring
- The Monitor explores the factors that make a good mentor, kicking off a year-long series.
- Lillian Troll honored as mentor
- Work-study programs get a boost from Congress
- A phone call led Margaret Coggins to the Secret Service
- An APA group helps teachers incorporate more issues of diversity into their classrooms