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Mental and Behavioral Health
June 30, 2020
APA CEO Arthur C. Evans, Jr., PhD, testifies at a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee concerning the impact of COVID-19 on mental and behavioral health and highlighting the importance of APA-supported legislation.
Science Policy
Advancing research on cannabis: Dose response and growing concerns
June 30, 2020
Partnering with the College on Problems of Drug Dependence to advance cannabis research.
COVID-19
Alleviating social isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic
June 30, 2020
APA Senate testimony recommends increasing access to mental and behavioral health services to combat social isolation in older adults.
Criminal Justice and Policing
Providing psychological expertise to US senate hearing on policing
June 30, 2020
APA calls for reforms to our nation’s policing policies and practices.
Reimbursement and Practice
Working to protect psychologists from Medicare payment cuts
June 30, 2020
Urging Congress to avoid reimbursement cuts with Medicare’s new evaluation and management service codes.
Resources for Practice
APA ensures psychologists have access to PPE through Amazon
June 19, 2020
Following talks between APA and Amazon leadership, Amazon quickly made resources available to all licensed psychologists.
COVID-19 Telehealth
Telehealth guidance by state during COVID-19
June 11, 2020
State emergency orders relevant to licensed psychologists during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
COVID-19 Telehealth
Telepsychology expands to meet demand
June 1, 2020
APA advocacy convinced regulators to change telehealth rules to increase access to care during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Telehealth
CMS recognizes PSYPACT licensure requirements for interstate practice
May 22, 2020
Psychologists will be able to provide services to more Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Older Adults
How ageist beliefs undercut us all
May 18, 2020
Research shows that ageism harms older adults’ physical and mental health. But they aren’t the only victims.
COVID-19 Older Adults
Protecting nursing home residents during COVID-19
April 30, 2020
Nursing homes have become hotbeds for COVID-19 — as well as for loneliness, fear and stress for residents, their families and staff.
COVID-19 Domestic Violence
How COVID-19 may increase domestic violence and child abuse
April 8, 2020
National crises ramp up stress among couples and families. Psychologists identify the risks and point to resources that can help.
COVID-19 Older Adults
COVID-19 isn’t just a danger to older people’s physical health
March 18, 2020
As the world grapples with COVID-19, psychologists are pointing to a major new report that underscores the prevalence — and risks — of loneliness in older people and urges health-care providers to take action to help.
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