December 2002 | Monitor on Psychology

A new study shows how clinicians' theories could affect their diagnoses.

Mental health advocates grieve over the loss of Sen. Paul Wellstone, his wife, Sheila, and Wellstone staffer Mary McEvoy.

Daniel Kahneman is honored for bridging economics and psychology.

Social support from pets can lower stress, research shows.

A new study shows how learning--and possibly language--can influence color perception.

An L.A. psychologist develops a pilot program for screening and treating African women with cervical cancer.

Four keys to fostering undergraduate research in your laboratory.

As faculty positions in school psychology programs remain unfilled, psychologists will explore ways to make these jobs more attractive in a February meeting.

At a recent conference, educators at all levels swapped strategies for gauging student learning and tapping recently approved psychology learning goals.

APA Members take the 'Road to Resilience' campaign to the public

An APA reference gives professionals insight into an often-misunderstood age group.

In 2002, states passed laws that protect psychotherapy notes, provide mental health parity and give psychologists the right to prescribe.

A briefing on Capitol Hill focused on the ties between behavior and health.

An open letter to psychology professor Phil Zimbardo

APA's Office of International Affairs has established an annual $3,500 fund to provide support for international psychology meetings and conferences. Financial need will be considered in selecting recipients and in determining the amount of support.

APA celebrates a year of successes on federal initiatives key to psychology.