Monitor on Psychology - October 2011 - (Page 77)

Photos by Lloyd Wolf Legislative aide Kate Mevis encouraged psychologists to continue to show their support for the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, a youth suicide prevention law that is up for reauthorization. adults on college campuses to make sure they are able to complete their studies and have a successful career.” While the climate of spending cuts may impede reauthorization, said Mevis, the bill has support in Congress. “Everyone understands that youth suicide prevention is important,” said Mevis. “It’s largely been a non-contentious program to get funded and in this environment I think we are pretty lucky.” But the program will fare best if psychologists can continue to stay involved and reach out to their legislators and encourage their colleagues to do the same, she said. “We can’t do it without you,” she said. n Ask your legislator to co-sponsor the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2011 at www.apa.org/about/gr/education/advocacy/2011/ garrett-lee-smith.aspx. OCTOBER 2011 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY Brent Jaquet applauded psychology leaders for promoting GPE on Capitol Hill during such a key time in government spending. 77 http://www.apa.org/about/gr/education/advocacy/2011/garrett-lee-smith.aspx http://www.apa.org/about/gr/education/advocacy/2011/garrett-lee-smith.aspx

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - October 2011

Monitor on Psychology - October 2011
President’s Column
Subtle and stunning slights
Contents
From the CEO
Live science on the showroom floor
Zimbardo re-examines his landmark study
Ready, set, mentor
Attention students and ECPs: Self-care is an ‘ethical imperative’
Suicide risk is high among war veterans in college, study finds
Psychotherapy is effective and here’s why
From toilet to tap: getting people to drink recycled water
What’s ahead for psychology practice?
A push for more accountability is changing the accreditation process
Peer, parental support prove key to fighting childhood obesity
Popular media’s message to girls
Bullying may contribute to lower test scores
A consequence of cuckoldry: More (and better) sex?
Manatees’ exquisite sense of touch may lead them into dangerous waters
Building a better tomato
How will China’s only children care for their aging parents?
‘Spice’ and ‘K2’: New drugs of abuse now on the market
Many suspects don’t understand their right to remain silent
In Brief
Boosting minority achievement
Where’s the progress?
And social justice for all
Helping new Americans find their way
Segregation’s ongoing legacy
A new way to combat prejudice
Retraining the biased brain
Suppressing the ‘white bears’
How to eat better — mindlessly
Protect your aging brain
Must babies always breed marital discontent?
Outing addiction
Flourish 2051
The danger of stimulants
Keys to making integrated care work
Is technology ruining our kids?
Facebook: Friend or foe?
The promise of Web 3.0
NIMH invests in IT enhanced interventions
Science Directions
Science Directions
PsycAdvocates work to safeguard key programs
The psychology of spending cuts
APA’s strategic plan goes live
Visionary leaders
Bravo!
Vote on bylaws amendments

Monitor on Psychology - October 2011