APA Access
A publication of APA's Office of Public and Member Communications
May 29, 2012 | Vol. 1, No. 10
News
- HIV Prevention Measures Must Include Behavioral Strategies to Work, says APA
Truvada alone not sufficient, given adherence and other challenges - SAMHSA accepting applications for Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI) grants
The grants will facilitate location of both primary and specialty care medical services in community-based mental and behavioral health settings. - White House Champions of Change program honors APA member
Maria Dolores Cimini, PhD, co-chair of APA’s Women with Disabilities in STEM Education Project, was recognized for her work to promote access to STEM disciplines. - Commission on Accreditation (CoA) Update May 2012
- Psychology Teachers Earn APA TOPSS Award for Excellence in Teaching
Award recipients recognized for commitment to psychology education - Homing in on sickle cell disease
Advocacy Update
- HRSA announces new Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants Program
- APA hosts congressional briefing on findings of APA Presidential Task Force on Immigration
- Senate passes reauthorization of domestic violence legislation
- APA member provides crucial expertise for National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
- APA joins numerous organizations in asking Congress to support family caregivers
Election Office Update
From APA Publishing
- Max Archer, Kid Detective: The Case of the Recurring Stomachaches
This story addresses the big three causes of stomachaches: lactose intolerance, constipation, and stress. - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
This book provides an overview of the main influences and basic principles of acceptance and commitment therapy.
Continuing Education in Psychology
- CE Workshops (PDF, 2.8MB)
- APA Clinician's Corner: Heart and Mind: Cardiac Psychology
Distill the epidemiology on the “big three” psychosocial risk factors for coronary heart disease
Calls for Nominations and Awards
- Call for Nominations to the APA Committee on Aging
- Call for Nominations to the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology
APA's Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP) seeks nominations from individuals, APA Committees, Boards, and Divisions, as well as self-nominations, for two new members to begin three-year terms on January 1 - Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues in Psychology Award
This award seeks to recognize an APA member who has had a significant and enduring impact on advancing the role of psychological principles to enhance the lives of and promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in society. - APA Fellows Committee
The APA Fellows Committee seeks nominations for two new members for a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2013. - Award for the Advancement of Psychology and Aging
This award for outstanding achievement is presented annually to recognize psychologists and friends of psychology who have made significant contributions to the mission of the Committee on Aging (CONA).
APA member Jack C. Watson II, PhD, in: