The costs of prejudice and poverty
The stress of racial discrimination and living in poverty is shortening the lives of many Americans, according to the new APA report Stress and Health Disparitiesopens in new window. Such stress is linked to depression and other mental health problems, as well as negative health behaviors that can shorten life expectancy. The report calls for more multidisciplinary research on the barriers to health and for clinicians to be better prepared to address these issues.
New research reporting standards
APA Style’s Journal Article Reporting Standards now include instructions on how to report qualitative and mixed methods research. The standards aim to promote transparency and facilitate replication. Find them at https://psycnet.apa.org/PsycARTICLES/journal/amp/73/1opens in new window.
Psychologists to converge on Capitol Hill
To cap off the Practice Leadership Conference (March 10–13), 300 psychologists will go to Capitol Hill to advocate on behalf of psychologists who work in practice settings and their patients. Follow their progress via @APAPractice on Twitter.
Improve your research skills
Immerse yourself in state-of-the-art research methods this summer at one of APA’s five Advanced Training Institutes held throughout the United States. Application deadlines run from March 19 to April 9.
APA book named tops for teens
“GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You,” published by Magination Press—APA’s children’s book division—was named to the Chicago Public Library’s 2017 list of best nonfiction for teens. The guide covers healthy sexuality, relationships and more.
Win $20,000 for exceptional research
Apply by April 15 for the Alexander Gralnick Research Investigator Prize, which funds innovative research on serious mental illness.
