APA Access
A publication of APA's Office of Public and Member Communications
March 19, 2013
|Vol. 2, No. 5
Spotlight
APA files amicus briefs in two same-sex marriage cases before US Supreme Court
APA and other leading mental health organizations argue there's "no scientific basis for prohibiting same-sex marriage" in briefs filed in cases challenging the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8.
News
- APA/APAGS Statement on the Latest APPIC Internship Match
During the first phase of this year’s internship match process, fewer students looking for an internship failed to match than did last year. - Psychology Benefits Society — PI’s new blog has launched
The blog features posts on how applied psychological science benefits society and how Public Interest is working to advance this goal.
- APA partners with Mental Health America for wellness conference
The 2013 conference on June 5-8 in National Harbor, Md., will focus on understanding the relationship between health and wellness.
- Psychologists and others needed to speak up for children’s mental health
Sign up to participate in the Child Mind Institute’s annual Speak Up for Kids campaign to help break down barriers to treatment for mental health issues.
- Work, Stress and Health 2015: Sustainable Work, Sustainable Health, Sustainable Organizations
The 2015 conference in Atlanta will give special attention to the concept of "sustainability," and the integral role of occupational safety and health in sustainable economic growth. - Pessimism About the Future May Lead to Longer, Healthier Life, Research Finds
Optimistic older adults face greater risk of disabilities and death, study reports
From APA Publishing
- That's So Gay!
This book examines the nature and effects of microaggressions, or subtle forms of discrimination, toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. - Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention for Youth
This book is the first comprehensive text that bridges the gap between neuropsychological assessment and intervention for children and adolescents with prevalent emotional and behavioral disorders. - The Best Within Us
Enriching our understanding of happiness and well-being, this book explores the ways in which the philosophic concept of eudaimonism is embodied in psychological theory and research. Contributors discuss optimal functioning in individuals and communities, emphasizing human strengths and the fulfillment of potentials. - Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Late-Life Depression
This DVD demonstrates cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) with an older woman with depression, demonstrating the technical assets of CBT while skillfully building an effective therapeutic relationship with the client. - APA Handbook of Testing and Assessment in Psychology
This three-volume handbook is a comprehensive presentation of the theory and application of tests in psychology and education.
Calls for Nominations and Applications
- APA seeks award nominations for distinguished contributions to practice, science, education and more
Nominate colleagues now for awards to be presented at the 2014 APA Annual Convention in Washington, D.C.
- Award for Outstanding Contributions to Continuing Professional Development in Psychology
This award recognizes excellence and innovation in support of the lifelong education and ongoing training of psychologists.
According to...
APA member Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD, in:
For Traumatized Caregivers, Therapy Helps — The New York Times
“Research about anxiety tells us that the more we face what we fear, the quicker we are to extinguish our fear response and the better able we are to tolerate it.”
Additional CE Information
- 2013 Continuing Education Independent Study Programs
APA offers more than 250 continuing education opportunities for psychologists on a wide range of topics.
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