Psychology in the News
The articles below address how the news media has recently covered professional psychology, the delivery of psychological services, and related issues.
The Obesity Epidemic: What’s Your Professional Connection?
by APA Practice Organization Staff
April 12, 2004 -- The obesity epidemic and related behavioral risk factors continue to gain widespread media attention. The APA Practice Directorate would like to learn more about the impact of this epidemic on practice activities and opportunities for psychologists.
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Study Shows Distinct Effects of CBT
by Professional Development and Communications Staff
January 29, 2004 -- A Wall Street Journal article ("New Hope for Battling Depression Relapses," 1/4/04) raised the public profile of a recent study examining brain changes associated with the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) versus antidepressant medication. In the study, Canadian researchers found that the use of CBT causes changes in brain activity that are distinct from changes resulting from the use of paroxetine.
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