Monitor on Psychology - November 2011 - (Page 6)

Contents Health-care reform 2.0 APA and psychologists across the country are working to ensure psychology’s place in the nation’s new health-care system. 46 19 22 24 26 6 Psychologist suicide What we know and how we can prevent it. Journey back to Heart Mountain A new memorial honors Japanese Americans imprisoned during World War II. Psychology is key to pain management, report finds An Institute of Medicine report identifies pain as a major public health problem that will require physicians to team with psychologists to address pain’s biological, psychological and social underpinnings. ACT goes international APA’s violence prevention program is expanding to Colombia, Greece, Puerto Rico and beyond. 42 58 62 74 86 extra digital content M O N I TO R O N P S YC H O L O G Y • N OV E M B E R 2 0 1 1 Photos.com Behavior change in 15-minute sessions? Researchers are exploring promising new treatments to modify cognitive biases that underlie common mental health conditions. Searching for meaning Existential-humanistic psychologists hope to promote the idea that therapy can change not only minds, but lives. Inspiring young researchers Psychology science fairs are on the rise — and a great way to nurture new talent. Thank you! APA honors longtime members. The man who gave Head Start a start As Edmund Gordon turns 90, he looks back on his career and forward to improved educational opportunities for low-income families. http://www.Photos.com

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

Monitor on Psychology - November 2011
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
Guest Column
‘Grand Challenges’ offers blueprint for mental health research
Documentary seeks to reach parents of LGBT kids
Treating veterans will cost at least $5 billion by 2020
Selfless volunteering might lengthen your life
Combat and stress up among U.S. military in Afghanistan
South Africa to host international psychology conference
Study uncovers a reason behind sex differences in mental illness
Navy psychologist gives a voice to combat trauma
In Brief
Psychologist suicide
On Your Behalf
Journey back to Heart Mountain
Psychology is key to pain management, report finds
ACT goes international
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Science Watch
Behavior change in 15-minute sessions?
Health-care reform 2.0
Perspective on Practice
Giving a heads up on concussion
Practice Profile
Searching for meaning
Inspiring young researchers
Aging, with grace
Public Interest
Thank you!
APA News
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
The man who gave Head Start a start
Personalities

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