May 2016 | Monitor on Psychology

Vol. 47 No. 5
May 2016 Monitor on Psychology

On the Cover: APA in Denver

  • Memory, civility, sexuality and drugs

    APA’s Annual Convention in Denver, Aug. 4–7 offers a wealth of programming on today’s hot issues.

  • Civil discourse in an uncivil world

    Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt wants to encourage political civility and diversity in an increasingly polarized country. Psychologists, he says, should be part of the solution.

New technologies are increasing access to mental health care and helping psychologists run their practices more smoothly and efficiently than ever before. But these benefits come with ethical, legal and clinical challenges.

CE CORNER

Avoiding a disconnect with telemental health

New technologies are increasing access to mental health care and helping psychologists run their practices more smoothly and efficiently than ever before. But these benefits come with ethical, legal and clinical challenges.

As the "Nuremberg psychologist," Gustave Gilbert had unfettered access to Hitler's leading henchmen.

TIME CAPSULE

Psychologist of the Nazi mind

As the "Nuremberg psychologist," Gustave Gilbert had unfettered access to Hitler's leading henchmen.

Discrimination linked to stress, poorer health

Features

Discrimination linked to stress, poorer health

APA’s 2016 Stress in America™ poll shows many who experience discrimination live in a heightened state of vigilance due to anticipated discrimination.

Datapoint: Latest class of psychologists is more diverse

New doctorate recipients are 75 percent white and mostly women, but a growing number of ethnic and racial minorities are joining the field.

Let's focus on APA's true mission

APA's interim CEO says the association should refocus on its mission of applying psychology's knowledge to improve people's lives.

Improving care for children with cancer

New standards outline the psychosocial supports that all pediatric oncology sites should offer.

Working with an accountable care organization

Arnold D. Holzman and his practice are joining forces with hundreds of physicians.

How did you get that job?

Rossi A. Hassad, PhD, MPH, is an epidemiologist and psychology professor at Mercy College, New York.

Five questions for APA's new publisher

Jasper Simons is APA’s executive publisher, manages APA’s largest business unit, identifying and developing new opportunities.

STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Expanding the practice spectrum

At the 2016 State Leadership Conference, leaders learned practical skills for navigating both traditional and alternative practice models.

Promoting psychology’s relevance

Tips for marketing psychology to consumers, other health-care professionals and legislators.

Celebrating healthy workplaces

APA’s 2016 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards honor employers who help both employees and organizations excel.

Candidates

CANDIDATES FOR APA PRESIDENT

Meet the candidates for APA president

Members will elect the association’s next president this fall.

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American Psychological Foundation

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