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2008     Previous Articles Socioeconomic Status in the Monitor - 2009 November Repairing psychology's leaky pipeline An APA effort has increased the number of ethnic-minority students pursuing psychology careers. Practice Profile These four psychologists joined the U.S. Public Health Service to bring mental health care to military members and underserved civilians. Mental health care: Vulnerable populations still left behind Mental health care is improving for most Americans, but declining for people with debilitating mental illnesses. Children in poverty Children in the United States are more likely to live in poverty than those in any other developed nation. October Increasing psychology's voice on Capitol Hill In his keynote address, Rep. Brian Baird highlights the field's value to society-and calls for even more outreach. A ladder of health Psychology explores the link between socioeconomic status and mortality. Embrace the future In his presidential address, James H. Bray lays out the opportunities for psychologists in research and practice. Inequality in prison A psychologist looks at ways to reduce recidivism among women by understanding gender differences. Care where patients need it most Community health centers are expanding care for millions nationwide-and providing tremendous opportunities for psychologists. Operation diversity At a town hall meeting, participants brainstorm about ways to attract more ethnic minorities to psychology's ranks. September Prevention works A major report documents how early intervention with children and adolescents significantly improves their long-term welfare—and could save billions. Achieving better outcomes A psychologist is helping groups get the results they want via an accountability-promoting process. Brighten up Richard Nisbett says culture, not heredity, guides our intellect. July/August Unfair access APA works to eliminate disparities as the nation looks to reform its health-care system. The lesser-known health costs of incarceration When someone is sent to prison or jail, their family and friends suffer, too, says Daniel Kruger, PhD, a psychologist at the Prevention Research Center at University of Michigan's School of Public Health. The recession is stressing men more than women For the first time, the number of middle-aged men reporting stress related to money, job stability and work has surpassed that of women, finds a new APA stress poll. Top names, top minds Toronto is the stage for this year's APA convention, Aug. 6–9, offering programming for psychologists of all stripes. A new American dream? Has the economic crisis led the nation to embrace a more sustainable, socially interdependent lifestyle? Or will Americans' recent shift to thrift be short-lived? June Bridging the treatment gap A new program targets mental disorders in the developing world. Home on the range Michael Rosmann’s behavioral services company supports farmers and ranchers through troubling times. Stigma: Alive and well Although the general public has a better understanding of mental illness, people may be more fearful of those with mental illness than ever. New research, however, is pointing the way toward real progress. Overgeneralizing the generations As workplaces become increasingly age-diverse, psychologists are working to help people of all ages work together. May 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. April New law expands care for millions of children Legislation long sought by APA addresses the health and well-being of underserved populations. February Heeding the call Grady Dale Jr. works with minority and underserved urban children and families to reduce the stigma of seeking mental health care. January Greed over need American consumerism at its height. Tools for tough times Psychologists' research on past economic crises offers clues to how Americans will be affected by the grim economy—and what works to help them. Rolling with the changes How the economy is affecting practitioners—and how they are preparing for possibly tougher times ahead. Science on a shoestring In these challenging times, researchers are trimming their lab costs without compromising work quality. Here's how. Universities prepare for leaner times Private and public universities face different challenges in today's financial climate. The price of affluence New research shows that privileged teens may be more self-centered —and depressed—than ever before. Mind over money Neuroeconomics pioneer Paul Zak, PhD, explains the behaviors that led to our economic crisis. Offer a financial break Ways to reduce your fees for clients who can no longer afford therapy.   Socioeconomic Status in the Monitor - 2008 November Early career concerns Debt and family responsibility top the list, finds an APA survey. September Clean cuts In these tough economic times, companies increasingly rely on psychologists' expertise in the delicate art of downsizing. Reverse the equation to save gas To get the most out of a tank of gasoline, car shoppers should transpose a vehicle's "miles per gallon" number into "gallons per miles," suggests research by psychologists from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Science salaries: low for BA, MS psychology degrees New data from the National Science Foundation show that psychology graduates at the bachelor's and master's levels earn the lowest salaries among science professionals. June Lost boys Research shows that boys are losing interest in academics and attending college far less frequently than they used to. A psychologist is working to reverse that trend. February Making sense of dollars and cents Neuroeconomics is tackling the fundamental questions of decision-making and rewriting economics textbooks along the way. January Employees benefit from flexible hours, telecommuting A recent study, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology (JAP) (Vol. 92, No. 6), shows that workers who have more control over their hours are less likely to experience such frustrations. Unhealthy workplace behaviors differ between men and women When faced with long hours at work, women snack more on high-fat, high-sugar treats, consume more caffeinated drinks and exercise less, finds a study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology (Vol. 92, No. 6).   Socioeconomic Status in the Monitor - Previous Articles December 2007 HIV patients who are low on the socioeconomic ladder are at higher risk A person's socioeconomic position plays a role in the effectiveness of antiretroviral drug treatments for people with HIV, finds a study in the August Journal of Psychosomatic Research(Vol. 63, No. 2). October 2007 Deep trouble in the Deep South Southern black women face a mounting health crisis. 'Is inequality making us sick?' A documentary series to air on PBS focuses on the discrimination in America’s health-care system. May 2007 A window of opportunity Community health centers can reduce health disparities and train the next generation of psychologists. October 2006 Opportunities for psychologists serving the underserved Federal programs offer training and service support for behavioral health professionals. September 2006 Closing the gap Psychologists make the case that Head Start remains the best option for helping disadvantaged children catch up in the school-readiness race. November 2004 Training to serve the underserved Federal Graduate Psychology Education funding helps interns at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center gain diverse training experiences by working with underserved populations. March 2004 Troubled schools need psychologists' services If an APA group has its way, psychologists would more directly help students at schools that don't comply with the No Child Left Behind Act. October 2003 The social class factor Psychologists conveyed poverty's mental health effects on the disadvantaged and chronically ill. October 2001 Psychology responds to poverty The work of concerned APA groups results in new ideas about the origins of poverty and psychologists' responsibilities in fighting it.