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Women in Academe: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back explores the characteristics, roles and status of women psychologists working in academic settings and documents the continued need for improvement in women's standing in academic institutions. (2000)
Surviving and Thriving in Academia: A Guide for Women and Ethnic Minorities discusses critical incidents and decisions that may confront women and ethnic minorities as they enter and progress through the academic pipeline. (1998)
Toward and Inclusive Psychology: Infusing the Introductory Psychology Textbook With Diversity Content By the Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention, and Training in Psychology Task Force/Textbook Initiative Work Group.
Provides suggestions and examples for publishers, authors, and instructors in order to help them advance psychology as an inclusive science, specifically by infusing race/ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and aging into the content of introductory psychology textbooks.
Women in Psychology
Results of the 1996 Committee on Women in Psychology Leadership Questionnaire
Task Force on the Changing Gender Composition of Psychology assesses the significance and implications of the increase in the number of women entering the discipline of psychology. (1995)
Women in the American Psychological Association provides data on the participation of women in APA boards and committees, in the journal publication process, in accreditation, and in the administration of APA's Central Office. (2003)
Depression
Postpartum Depression Fact Sheet
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a serious mental health problem characterized by a prolonged period of emotional disturbance, occurring at a time of major life change and increased responsibilities in the care of a newborn infant. PPD can have significant consequences for both the new mother and family.
"2002: Proceedings from the Summit on Women and Depression"
This report outlines the proceedings and recommendations resulting from the 2000 Summit, which brought together more than 35 internationally renowned experts from a variety of disciplines to provide a state-of-the-art review of research findings on women and depression.
"Published Manuscripts from the Summit on Women and Depression"
Briefing Sheet on Women and Depression
Poverty
Briefing Paper: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Among Women on Welfare
Making 'Welfare to Work' Really Work
Mental Health Issues in TANF Reauthorization
APA Resolution on Poverty and Socioeconomic Status
Forgotten Voices: Conversations With Women on Welfare
Violence
Responses to Workplace Violence Post 9/11: What Can Organizations Do? Learn what actions employers can undertake to help minimize the psychological impact of terrorist violence.
Resolution On Male Violence Against Women
Violence against women is a major cause of reduced quality of life, distress, injury and death for women and has serious secondary effects for families, communities, and the economy.
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