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President's column: Coping with stress
Research shows that long-term activation of the body's stress response can impair the immune system and increase the risk of physical and mental health problems.
Memorandum of Understanding Between the APA and the Psychological Society of Ireland [PDF]
Information-sharing agreement between the principal psychological associations of the United States and Ireland.
President's column: It’s time to expand our War on Poverty
Psychologists must address inequality, build resilience, maintain compassion, andencourage hope as Americans fight the war on poverty.
Letter to Frazier Thompson IV, director, High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group [PDF]
APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD, and APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, sent this letter to Frazier Thompson IV asking him to safeguard psychologists from involvement in any national security interrogations or detention settings that would risk placing them in conflict with APA’s Ethics Code and policies related to national security.
Letter to James R. Clapper, director, National Intelligence [PDF]
APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD, and APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, sent this letter to James R. Clapper asking him to safeguard psychologists from involvement in any national security interrogations or detention settings that would risk placing them in conflict with APA’s Ethics Code and policies related to national security.
Letter to President Barack Obama [PDF]
APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD, and APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, sent this letter to President Barack Obama asking him to safeguard psychologists from involvement in any national security interrogations or detention settings that would risk placing them in conflict with APA’s Ethics Code and policies related to national security.
Letter to Devin Nunes, chairman, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence [PDF]
APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD, and APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, sent this letter to Devin Nunes asking him to safeguard psychologists from involvement in any national security interrogations or detention settings that would risk placing them in conflict with APA’s Ethics Code and policies related to national security.
Letter to John O. Brennan, director, CIA [PDF]
APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD, and APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, sent this letter to John O. Brennan asking him to safeguard psychologists from involvement in any national security interrogations or detention settings that would risk placing them in conflict with APA’s Ethics Code and policies related to national security.
Letter to Ashton B. Carter, secretary of defense, Defense Department [PDF]
APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD, and APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, sent this letter to Ashton B. Carter asking him to safeguard psychologists from involvement in any national security interrogations or detention settings that would risk placing them in conflict with APA’s Ethics Code and policies related to national security.
Letter to John McCain, chairman, Committee on Armed Services [PDF]
APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD, and APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, sent this letter to John McCain asking him to safeguard psychologists from involvement in any national security interrogations or detention settings that would risk placing them in conflict with APA’s Ethics Code and policies related to national security.
Letter to Mac Thornberry, chairman, Committee on Armed Services [PDF]
APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD, and APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, sent this letter to Mac Thornberry asking him to safeguard psychologists from involvement in any national security interrogations or detention settings that would risk placing them in conflict with APA’s Ethics Code and policies related to national security.
Letter to Bob Goodlatte, chairman, Committee on Judiciary [PDF]
APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD, and APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, sent this letter to Bob Goodlatte asking him to safeguard psychologists from involvement in any national security interrogations or detention settings that would risk placing them in conflict with APA’s Ethics Code and policies related to national security.
Letter to Charles Grassley, chairman, Committee on Judiciary [PDF]
APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD, and APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, sent this letter to Charles Grassley asking him to safeguard psychologists from involvement in any national security interrogations or detention settings that would risk placing them in conflict with APA’s Ethics Code and policies related to national security.
Letter to Loretta E. Lynch, attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice [PDF]
APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD, and APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, sent this letter to Loretta E. Lynch asking him to safeguard psychologists from involvement in any national security interrogations or detention settings that would risk placing them in conflict with APA’s Ethics Code and policies related to national security.
Letter to Richard Burr, chairman, Select Committee on Intelligence [PDF]
APA President Barry S. Anton, PhD, and APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, sent this letter to Richard Burr asking him to safeguard psychologists from involvement in any national security interrogations or detention settings that would risk placing them in conflict with APA’s Ethics Code and policies related to national security.
APA Response to MENA Open Letter [PDF]
APA responds to members of the American MENA community to the perspective presented in their letter to APA.
President's column: Enhancing our lives with exercise and sport
Sport touches central psychological issues in physical and emotional development, self-appraisal, self-esteem, belongingness and learning to overcome adversity.
Board of Directors Aug. 4-6, 2015 [PDF]
At its Feb. 18, 2016, meeting, the board voted to approve that Council elects 113 members listed to Fellow status, took action on the Psychology Defense Fund grant, and discussed the selection process for the Interim CEO and appointed members to the Interim CEO Board Work Group.
President's column: Strengthening our international ties
It's critical for APA to develop internationally agreed upon competencies.
President's column: Rebounding from trauma
The consequences of trauma can be severe and psychologists are skilled at helping people build resilience and mend psychological wounds.
President's column: Why integrated care is essential for health
Physical health is not separate from mental health.
President's column: No shame in being older
Psychological research shows that staying physically, cognitively and socially active prolongs vitality and provides physical and psychological benefits.
President's column: Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act
Steps psychologists can take to support people with disabilities.
President's column: Being APA president
The responsibilities of the APA president include planning a convention; organizing a presidential initiative; leading the Board of Directors and Council of Representatives; communicating with constituents and the public; and representing APA domestically and internationally.
President's column: Embracing change
Even when people make moderate changes, they frequently revert to their former behaviors under pressure.
