Enhance your depression treatment
A new APA webinar will guide psychologists on delivering research-based treatment for depression under the new Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Depression Across Three Age Cohorts. The webinar will take an in-depth look at the recommendations for each of the three age groups—children and adolescents, adults, and older adults—and will answer frequently asked questions about what the guideline does and doesn’t cover. Read the guideline at www.apa.org/depression-guideline.
Better support for trans and gender-diverse students
The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students has published “A Guide for Supporting Trans and Gender Diverse Studentslogin required” to help psychology faculty and training directors create a more inclusive learning environment for these students.
Did you know?
Phone scammers are targeting psychologists. Learn how to protect yourself at https://on.apa.org/Scam.
A kid's guide to overcoming phobias
The new Magination Press self-help book “What to Do When Fear Interferes” helps children overcome fears of spiders, heights and other common frights using cognitive-behavioral strategies.
Travel to the Middle East
Join APA for a trip to Lebanon and Jordan in March 2020. Travelers will meet with mental health professionals in university and hospital settings. CE credits are offered. Apply by Dec. 15 at https://on.apa.org/APA-ILPP.
Train talented students in your lab
APA offers six grants to college and university psychology departments to provide paid research assistantships in psychology labs to talented undergraduate students from minority populations. Apply by Jan. 15 at https://on.apa.org/SUPRE-Grants.
Tackling gun violence
APA is working with other leading gun violence and suicide prevention experts on the Ad Council’s End Family Fire public education campaign, which encourages the safe storage of firearms in households. Learn more at https://on.apa.org/EndFamilyFire.
