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About Us: The Office on Socioeconomic Status (SES) is responsible for directing, overseeing, facilitating and promoting psychology’s contribution to the understanding of SES and the lives and well-being of the poor. Learn more Psychology-Community Engagement: Partnering for Social Change Psychology-Community Engagement: Partnering for Social Change is designed to highlight the theory and practice of partnerships between psychologists and diverse and economically challenged communities. This grassroots initiative is spearheaded by Division 9, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, and cosponsored by 10 APA Divisions (8, 9,17, 27, 32, 34, 35, 39, 44, 45, and 48) and the Office of Socioeconomic Status of the Public Interest Directorate of the American Psychological Association. Learn more. SES Network Meeting & 2009 CSES Leadership Awards Presentation You are Invited! Join the Committee on Socioeconomic Status (CSES) during the 2009 APA Convention in Toronto, Canada for the annual SES Network Meeting & 2009 CSES Leadership Awards Presentation. CSES Call for Nominations 2010 The Committee on Socioeconomic Status (CSES) is calling for nominations for membership on the Committee to serve three-year terms beginning in January 2010. CSES anticipates two vacancies in 2010. Nominations are accepted from individuals, APA Committees, Boards, and Divisions, as well as self-nominations. Deadline for Submissions is Friday, September 4, 2009. For more information, please see the Committee on Socioeconomic Status Call for Nominations 2010. The Office on Socioeconomic Status is pleased to announce its entry into a five-year $1.75 million cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (CDC/DCPC) to implement the Socioeconomic Status Related Cancer Disparities Program (SESRCD). Learn more SES Fact Sheets These fact sheets focus on defining the relationships of SES and areas of special interest for behavioral and social scientists. They highlight special topic facts that intersect with SES in areas of education, employment, health, and general well-being for individuals and families, and also offer opportunities for involvement towards eliminating SES and social class disparities. View other fact sheet topic areas. SES in the Monitor Bridging the treatment gap A new program targets mental disorders in the developing world. Learn more The stimulus package and you The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, better known as the stimulus package, provides about $40 billion for psychologically relevant health-care and scientific research. Learn more Heeding the Call Grady Dale Jr. works with minority and underserved urban children and families to reduce the stigma of seeking mental health care. Learn more Greed over Need American consumerism at its height. Learn more More Monitor articles related to SES

E-newsletter of the APA SES Office: Spring 2009 Join SES Network & Listserv The SES Network & Listserv provides a platform to share information and ideas; raise questions; and identify critical problems and issues related to socioeconomic status with representatives of various divisions, state associations, committee members, APA staff and other groups. “Join now” Publications Report of the APA Task Force on Socioeconomic Status This report examines the psychological effects and scope of socioeconomic inequities in the United States and provides a series of recommendations on how APA can help better address these inequities. Read Report Report of the Task Force on Resources for the Inclusion of Social Class in Psychology Curricula Task Force on Resources for the Inclusion of Social Class in Psychology Curricula is jointly sponsored by Divisions 9 and 35 of the American Psychological Association. Learn more Resolution on Poverty and Socioeconomic Status Will advocate for more research that examines the causes and impact of poverty, economic disparity, and related issues such as socioeconomic status, classism, ageism, unintended pregnancy, environmental factors, ethnic strife and war, stereotypes Read more