November 2016 | Monitor on Psychology

Vol. 47 No. 10
November 2016 | Monitor on Psychology

On the Cover: Inequality in school

How psychologists can help veterans forgive themselves and heal

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Is God punishing me?

How psychologists can help veterans forgive themselves and heal

Why didn't the chicken cross the cliff?

TIME CAPSULE

Why didn't the chicken cross the cliff?

An iconic experiment found depth perception begins early

Bullying prevention is a top APA priority

Features

Policy brief: Bullying prevention is a top APA priority

Psychologists’ research pinpoints the negative effects of bullying, as well as what can help to prevent them

By the Numbers: The use and misuse of prescription drugs

Nearly half of all Americans took at least one prescription pain reliever, tranquilizer, sedative or stimulant last year, a federal survey finds

Grad students gain the right to unionize

Graduate assistants at private universities can now bargain collectively for better pay, benefits and working conditions

New APA data show where practitioners work

Most are in private practice and work with the white, heterosexual and adult population, finds the APA Center for Workforce Studies

Now more students are eligible for VA training

New rules at the Department of Veterans Affairs allow U.S. citizens from Canadian-accredited schools to apply for VA internships

Care and legal help for patients in need

Medical-legal partnerships are bringing lawyers and paralegals to health-care teams to improve the health and well-being of underserved populations

Put me in, coach: how to spark kids' love of sports

Sport psychologists are using theory, research and applied strategies to foster kids' enjoyment of sports so that they will stay in the game

Growth after trauma

Why are some people more resilient than others—and can it be taught?

Unlocking opportunities

Want to incorporate psychology into federal policy? Fellowships can help your career take flight

Expanding opportunities in women's specialty care

Meet three practitioners who work hand-in-hand with medical professionals to keep new mothers, military veterans and other women healthy

Should you use an app to help that client?

As the use of mental health and behavioral apps grows, psychologists must weigh their benefits and limitations

Ready for your close-up? How to work with media

Journalists are always hungry for psychology-based articles. Here's advice on how to work with them to get the story you want

Recruiting and retaining top talent

As chief of faculty affairs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Patrick Smith uses his psychological expertise to find the best employees and keep them happy and engaged

News from APA

The latest from the association on election stress, smoking cessation, ADHD and early career guidance

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