December 2018 | Monitor on Psychology
Vol. 49 No. 11
On the Cover: The mind-gut connection
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The future of psychobiotics
Evidence is mounting that microorganisms in the gut influence mental health—but designing a healthy microbiome won’t be easy
CE CORNER
Practitioners must ensure they follow APA’s Ethics Code when using telepsychology with clients
Features
New studies seek to deliver a better understanding of how cannabis may help reduce pain, PTSD and anxiety
Congratulations to the 81 new members on APA’s list of eminent psychologists
The new head of the American Psychological Foundation discusses the future directions for APA’s sister organization
This year, APA’s 89 journals published more than 4,000 articles. Here are the most downloaded to date.
APA President Jessica Henderson Daniel’s Citizen Psychologist initiative encourages psychologists to engage in their communities, and recognizes those who do
The aging of the population is creating unprecedented opportunities and responsibilities for psychologists, but drawing them into the geropsychology field remains a challenge
A growing number of integrated-care programs are teaching geropsychology trainees to work alongside other providers
Denise Park’s Aging Mind Laboratory at the University of Texas at Dallas takes the long view of aging, exploring cognitive structure and function across the life span
Michele Karel is helping the Department of Veterans Affairs meet the mental health needs of aging veterans
The two substances cause more harm to people worldwide than illicit drugs
What's ahead at APA
COLUMNS
From the CEO
Judicial Notebook
President's Column