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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...

 

State Updates

September 12, 2012

Massachusetts – The state has opened a 320-bed mental health facility in Worcester, the first to be built in the state since the... Read more...

 

Analyzing Obama’s Absentee Analyst

September 12, 2012

Inside the Mind of the President: Obama on the Couch by Justin A. Frank, M.D is an interesting read and will likely be hailed by many... Read more...

 

APA to Spend $3 Million to Expand Approved Internships

September 12, 2012

A $3 million investment to increase the number of approved internships available for doctoral psychology students was approved at the... Read more...

 

APAPO to Take Over AAP’s Political Activities

September 12, 2012

The political action committee (PAC) overseen by the Association for the Advancement of Psychology (AAP) will be absorbed into a new... Read more...

 

A Perspective on Human Trafficking

July 23, 2012

It has been estimated that there are 12.3 million slaves in the world. The victims are mainly women and children who are forced to... Read more...

 

Mayo Heads up New Physician Hotline in Minnesota

July 23, 2012

Mayo Clinic has signed a two-year contract to oversee a statewide children’s mental health hotline in Minnesota to help physicians... Read more...

 

Premature Births Up

July 23, 2012

A study backed by the United Nations headquartered in New York City shows that 15 million babies were born prematurely in 2010 and... Read more...

 

Halve the Risk of a Heart Attack

May 2, 2012

Proponents of positive psychology may take satisfaction from a Harvard study that shows optimistic people have half the risk of suffering... Read more...

 

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