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People with Disabilities Aren’t Heroes – They’re People
By Dana S. Dunn, PhD (Professor of Psychology and Assistant Dean for Special Projects, Moravian College) One of my former students has...
donjacques
Sep 30, 20143 min read


Racial Perceptions of Crime and Support for Punitive Policies
This is part of our ongoing series of blog posts about race, racism and law enforcement in communities of color. By Nazgol Ghandnoosh,...
donjacques
Sep 25, 20144 min read


Redefining Race Relations: It Begins at Home
By Erlanger “Earl” Turner, PhD, (Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Houston-Downtown) and students from his...
donjacques
Sep 18, 20146 min read


When Will We Face the Facts about Suicide in Older Men?
By Amy Fiske, PhD (Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, West Virginia University) Missing the Group Most at Risk This is National...
donjacques
Sep 9, 20144 min read


Ferguson and the Need for Effective Community Policing
This is part of our ongoing series of blog posts about race, racism and law enforcement in communities of color. By Ellen Scrivner, PhD,...
donjacques
Sep 3, 20143 min read


Toxic Exposure: The Impact of Racial Inequality on the Brain
This is part of our ongoing series of blog posts about race, racism and law enforcement in communities of color. By April D. Thames, PhD...
donjacques
Sep 2, 20144 min read


“Hate Being Sober”: Lessons from Rap Music to Address Substance Use among African Americ
By Cendrine Robinson, MS (Doctoral Candidate in Medical and Clinical Psychology) Chicago native, rapper Chief Keef’s song Hate Being...
donjacques
Aug 27, 20147 min read


Aging with HIV: New Research Sheds Light on a Growing Population
By David Martin, PhD, ABPP (Senior Director, APA Office on AIDS) The Office on AIDS is pleased to have played a small supporting role in...
donjacques
Aug 25, 20142 min read


Teachable Moments About Policing from Ferguson, Missouri
This is part of our ongoing series of blog posts about race, racism and law enforcement in communities of color. By Tom Tyler, PhD...
donjacques
Aug 21, 20144 min read


Race, Racism and Law Enforcement in Communities of Color: A Call to Action
By Gwendolyn P. Keita, PhD (Executive Director, APA Public Interest Directorate) The shooting death of Michael Brown, an unarmed African...
donjacques
Aug 20, 20143 min read


Remembering Robin Williams
By Judith M. Glassgold, PsyD (Assoc. Exec. Director, APA’s Public Interest Government Relations Office) The tragic death of Robin...
donjacques
Aug 12, 20141 min read


Want Justice? Stop Tolerating These Realities
2014 APA Annual Convention One in three black male children born in the United States is expected to go to jail or prison at some point...
donjacques
Aug 11, 20141 min read


Terrence Roberts Speaks on Racism, Resilience
2014 APA Annual Convention “The nine of us were subjected to a year of sheer hell,” said Roberts at APA’s Committee on Ethnic and...
donjacques
Aug 11, 20141 min read


How Can Psychologists Help Men and Boys?
2014 APA Annual Convention At the session, members of APA’s working group on health disparities in boys and men discussed reasons why...
donjacques
Aug 11, 20141 min read


Stronger Together: How to Build Resilience to Community Violence
2014 APA Annual Convention What strengths-based solutions can psychologists develop in response to community violence? A panel of...
donjacques
Aug 9, 20141 min read


Do Diversity & Intersecting Identities Matter in Mentoring Relationships?
2014 APA Annual Convention I had the privilege today to be involved in a conversation hour sponsored by APAGS CARED (Committee for the...
donjacques
Aug 8, 20141 min read


How Can Psychologists Help Reduce Health Disparities in America?
2014 APA Annual Convention Presenter David Williams, PhD, of Harvard University explained that these striking racial disparities often...
donjacques
Aug 8, 20141 min read


Rest in Peace, James Brady
By Amalia Corby-Edwards (Sr. Legislative and Federal Affairs Officer, APA Public Interest Government Relations Office) Do you know James...
donjacques
Aug 5, 20142 min read


The Malaysian Airlines MH17 Tragedy and the Fight Against AIDS
By David Martin, PhD, ABPP (Senior Director, APA Office on AIDS) APA joins the World AIDS Community in mourning the tragic loss of six...
donjacques
Jul 24, 20142 min read


Think Psychology is Missing from the Discussion of Poverty? Write for Our Blog
Are you a psychologist, social scientist or mental health professional who works on issues related to poverty? Here’s an opportunity for...
donjacques
Jul 22, 20142 min read
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