Elections have consequences
Want a stronger voice in APA? Vote! Members are encouraged to cast their ballots now for APA’s 2021 president. The five candidates are Jean Lau Chin, EdD, Steven D. Hollon, PhD, Jennifer F. Kelly, PhD, Susan Krauss Whitbourne, PhD, and Robert H. Woody, PhD, JD (above, left to right). Video interviews with each candidate as well as details on their expertise and priorities for APA are posted at https://on.apa.org/APAElection. You can access your ballot any time before Oct. 30 on your member profile page on my.APA.org. APA also emailed ballots to members on Sept. 16 (members who do not have an email address on file were sent a postcard with instructions on how to access their ballots and vote). Questions? Contact elections@apa.org.
Supporting farmers in crisis
A one-hour webinar from APA and Farm Aid explains the mental health crisis among U.S. farmers and how psychologists can help. Experts talk about farmers’ unique stressors and ways psychologists can connect with the farming community. Listen at https://on.apa.org/FarmAidMentalHealth.
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Reimbursement changes are coming
APA will be updating members this fall on the recent changes to the Health and Behavior Assessment and Intervention codes outlined in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Proposed Rule for 2020. Learn more at https://on.apa.org/Reimbursement.
Citizen psychologist grants awarded
APA has presented $1,000 grants to five APA divisions and nine state psychological associations to launch Citizen Psychologist recognition programs that honor standout psychologists who are improving the lives of people in their communities. See who won at www.apa.org/citizen.
How to help LGBTQ asylum seekers
The new APA resource “LGBTQ Asylum Seekers” guides psychologists on the best care for those seeking asylum in the United States from persecution for their sexual orientation or gender identity. Find it at https://on.apa.org/Asylumopens in new window.
New webinar on separation trauma
The Oct. 9 webinar “The Effects of Separating Families at the Border” sponsored by Div. 53 (Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology) will address the way stress influences healthy development in youth. Register at https://on.apa.org/TraumaWebinar.
The new APA Style Manual is out!
The seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is easier to read and features more student-specific resources, a new chapter on the Journal Article Reporting Standards, new reference examples and guidance on bias-free language. Get it at apastyle.orgopens in new window.
