Assessment of learning disabilities in adults should be evidence-based

November 8, 2012

Most clinicians are aware that learning disabilities arise early in development, are presumed to be neurologically based and often... Read more...

Many credentials in mental health are questionable

November 8, 2012

Consumers of behavioral health care services are confronted with a bewildering array of practitioners with a multitude of graduate... Read more...

Revised ‘Bible’ of forensic testimony is excellent

November 8, 2012

This is the sixth edition of a classic work in the field of psychology and law. It is a compendium of ways that psychological testimony... Read more...

State Updates

November 8, 2012

California — In September, California became the first state in the country to ban controversial therapy practices that attempt... Read more...

Medicare to Cut Payments for Not Meeting Reporting Requirements

November 7, 2012

Apathy is turning into urgency as clini-cians who bill under Medicare learn that financial penalties are slated for 2015 for non-compliance... Read more...

Conference offers great tips for establishing and growing independent practices

November 7, 2012

Strategies for launching, growing and revitalizing independent practices were featured at the first annual APA Division 42 Fast Forward... Read more...

Football Head Injuries Create Need for Therapists

November 7, 2012

The United States is obsessed with football, and especially the National Football League (NFL). Between the artistry of the... Read more...

My Experience with Carl Whitaker

November 7, 2012

Carl A. Whitaker, M.D., was a pioneer in psychotherapy as well as family therapy. He co-authored the master classic, The Roots of Psychotherapy,... Read more...