September 2018 | Monitor on Psychology
Vol. 49 No. 8
On the Cover: The science of teamwork
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What makes teams work?
Psychologists are pinpointing the factors that make teams gel—research that has far-reaching implications for health care, education, research, industry and more
CE CORNER
A growing number of individuals disclosing their transgender identities underscores the need for competent care for this population
Features
Clinicians, researchers and advocates support families who are suffering in the wake of the family separation policy
The clinical neuropsychologist explains why parents should be more consultant, less helicopter to protect their kids’ mental health
Long-term outcomes for survivors of mass shootings are improved with the help of community connections and continuing access to mental health support
A clinical psychologist helped establish a medical-legal partnership to assist unaccompanied minors with mental health, medical and legal needs
What psychology students should know—and what they can do—when they encounter bias
The Pitt Parents and Children Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh gives families tools to help prevent vulnerable children from engaging in detrimental behaviors
Start by setting clear parameters for your search and communicating your institution’s strengths, say department chairs
Psychology faculty salaries lag behind those of their peers in other science fields, finds an APA report
Early career psychologists share how they secured their first academic jobs
Use these insights to increase your chances of getting the funding you need for your research
What's ahead at APA
Most school violence prevention focuses on student victims, but teachers also experience violence at school—and one study finds many teachers don’t seek help afterward
COLUMNS
From the CEO
Judicial Notebook
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