June 2018 | Monitor on Psychology
Vol. 49 No. 6
On the Cover: Genetic testing and family secrets
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Genetic testing and family secrets
With more people using commercial genetic tests to find family members and learn more about their DNA, psychologists consider the risks and benefits
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Psychologists are exploring the risks and protective factors of different groups to inform more culturally attuned prevention and treatment
Features
A new database, developed with support from APA divisions, connects psychologists with organizations that serve refugees
The Princeton psychologist is exploring how we make sense of other people—work that has implications for understanding our social media habits and our empathy toward others
What psychosocial challenges would astronauts face on an epic journey to the red planet?
Psychologists’ research highlights how timing can affect memory, attention, mood and more
At this UCLA lab, researchers explore the ways stress and social support influence the health of mothers and their babies, before and after birth
A health psychologist has eschewed the traditional consult role and embedded herself directly in the emergency department to improve care
By learning or perfecting their Spanish, practitioners can better serve a large and growing population
Tom Paskus leverages his quantitative expertise to shape policy for the National Collegiate Athletic Association
Tobacco control measures are on the rise worldwide, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report. But there is still much room for improvement
What's ahead at APA
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