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Research funding
Working collaboratively to support behavioral and psychological research
August 11, 2020
House funding measure provides funding increases for NIH and AHRQ.
Student mental health
Supporting the behavioral health of K-12 students
August 11, 2020
APA has endorsed a bill that would provide support and technical assistance to schools for student mental and behavioral health services.
Mental and behavioral health
APA pushes Facebook to eliminate hate speech
August 11, 2020
APA CEO Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, sent a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, urging him to recognize the psychological harm caused by hate speech on his platform and to eliminate its spread.
Health in older adulthood
Supporting expanded access to health care for older minority adults in the COVID-19 pandemic
August 11, 2020
APA called on the Senate Special Committee on Aging to expand access to behavioral health services for seniors to reduce COVID-19 racial health disparities.
Substance use disorders
Shaping the national drug abuse research plan
August 11, 2020
APA makes recommendations on priorities for drug abuse research at the National Institutes of Health.
Veterans Mental Health
APA urges continued focus on veterans mental health as major bill unanimously passes US Senate
August 11, 2020
APA continues to press Congress for inclusion of priorities in veterans mental health legislation as it moves to the House.
Health equity and access
Kennedy Forum supports Medicare physician definition bill
August 11, 2020
The Kennedy Forum releases blog on outdated Medicare policy and impact on psychologists and patients.
Education funding
August 7, 2020
A number of APA-supported programs would receive funding increases in 2021.
Psychology Workforce Development
Securing increased funding for psychology workforce training programs
August 7, 2020
The FY21 House Funding Bill supports important APA funding priorities in workforce training programs.
Education
Supporting K-12 students in response to COVID-19
August 7, 2020
APA urges Congress to increase support for distance learning and students with disabilities.
Loan Forgiveness
August 7, 2020
APA supports legislation to provide full Public Service Loan Forgiveness benefits to borrowers whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19.
Immigration
Protecting confidential records of immigrant children’s mental health sessions
July 29, 2020
APA-supported language on confidentiality of immigrant records included in House funding bill.
Mental and Behavioral Health
APA-supported bills advance in key House Committee’s first ever virtual votes
July 29, 2020
The House Energy and Commerce Committee on July 15th approved several important pieces of mental health legislation supported by APA.
Immigration
Actively supporting DACA recipients and psychologists
July 29, 2020
An APA-sponsored webinar series provides mental health resources for DACA recipients and the psychologists who serve them.
Violence and suicide prevention
Training women leaders in psychology on effective advocacy
July 29, 2020
APA’s Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology participants are advocating for emergency supplemental funding to address the higher incidence of intimate partner violence during COVID-19.
Health Equity and Access
Providing research and support for house resolution addressing mental health disparities
July 29, 2020
APA supports House Resolution concerning behavioral health disparities.
Health Equity and Access
July 15, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a sea change in coverage of telehealth services, which historically has been frustrated by various statutory and regulatory limitations on coverage.
International Students
APA voices opposition to policy targeting international students
July 15, 2020
APA has expressed strong opposition to the recently issued guidance from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities.
COVID-19 Funding
APA urges Congress to invest heavily in mental health in the next COVID-19 relief legislation
July 15, 2020
In a letter to Senate leadership, APA CEO Arthur C. Evans, Jr., PhD, urged Congress to act quickly on the Phase IV package to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising mental and behavioral health crisis.
Psychology Education and Training Financing
Advocating for psychology students and borrowers impacted by COVID-19
July 15, 2020
APA has endorsed legislation that aims to lower the cost of federal student loans and make education more affordable for many doctoral psychology students.
Health Equity and Access
Working to support American Indians and Alaska Natives
July 15, 2020
APA submitted written testimony to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for its July 8 hearing, “Addressing the Urgent Needs of Our Tribal Communities."
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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