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The division will soon a launch a video series about psychotherapy on its website. Called “Psychotherapists Face to Face,” the series consists of informal interviews of psychology’s “heavy hitters” (see www. divisionofpsychotherapy.org/face-to-face). “When you hear these people talk, I think you’ll find they’re amazingly inspiring and strong advocates for psychotherapy,” says Magnavita, who will conduct the interviews. Also, through its Task Force on Psychologist-Psychotherapists, Div. 29 has created a literature review on psychotherapy effectiveness (available at www.divisionofpsychotherapy.org/continuing-education/ task-force-on-psychologist-psychotherapists). Highlighting psychotherapy’s effectiveness Some of the studies that may be included in APA’s recognition of Psychotherapy effectiveness resolution include: • Barlow, D.H., Gorman, J.M., Shear, M.K., & Woods, S.W. (2000). Cognitive behavioral therapy, imipramine or their combination for panic disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of the American Medical Association, 283: 2,259–2,536. • Hollon, S.D., Stewart, M.O., & Strunk, D. (2006). Enduring effects for cognitive behavior therapy in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Annual Review of Psychology, 57: 285–315. • Imel, Z.E., McKay, K.M., Malterer, M.B., & Wampold. B.E. (2008). A meta-analysis of psychotherapy and medication in unipolar depression and dysthymia. Journal of Affective Disorders, 110: 197–206. What you can do Individual psychologists can also help promote psychotherapy, say Magnavita and others. One important role is educating both the public and other health-care providers, says Magnavita, suggesting that psychologists offer to write columns in local newspapers. “I’m not sure the word is out that psychotherapy is as effective as it is,” he says. “I think there might be a lot of misunderstanding in the health profession outside of psychology about psychotherapy’s efficacy and potency.” Supporting the development of treatment guidelines and other efforts by paying the practice assessment is another way to get involved, says Johnson. Working with state, provincial or territorial psychological associations to push for payment for psychotherapy and other priorities is also important, she says. Psychologists can also get active in the Practice Directorate’s grassroots network, whose members use letters, face-to-face PROFESSOR, meetings and other ways of advocating DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY for psychology’s concerns in Congress. The National University of Singapore invites nominations and apHow you go about these advocacy efforts plications for two tenured full professorships in the Department of is critical, says Johnson, who recommends Psychology. that psychologists partner with other The Department of Psychology is home to Singapore’s original and largest psychology program, and offers undergraduate as well as regroups. Don’t just stick with other mental search Masters and Ph.D. degrees and two clinical psychology Masters health practitioners, she emphasizes. training programs. The Department has grown rapidly in the past few “That’s a big mistake on our part,” she years and currently has more than 35 full time Ph.D. level academic staff. We seek internationally prominent scholars to continue and lead the says. “I think we would get a lot of support department’s development to new heights. Successful candidates must from other groups that are interested have a Ph.D. in psychology, an internationally recognized research proin physical disease.” Since behavioral gram, and be dedicated to academic excellence and collegiality. Such interventions can play a key role in candidates should also possess excellent communication and administrative skills to assume leadership positions in the department. Area treating such problems as pain, diabetes of research specialization is open. and heart disease, she says, these potential Remuneration is very competitive and includes housing and travel allies include physicians, nurses, physical benefits. Significant research start up funding is available and continuing research support can be obtained from various research funding therapists and others. agencies in Singapore and abroad. “If it’s just psychologists doing it, it Applicants should send a full CV along with statements of research looks like the pharmaceutical industry,” and teaching interests and administrative experience. Names and says Johnson, explaining that patients and contact details of at least six referees should also be included. All application materials should be sent to: Ms Loo Bee Bee, Department others tend to be skeptical of one group of Psychology, National University of Singapore, Block AS4, Level 2, pushing its preferred intervention. “If Singapore 117570, Fax: (65) 6773 1843, E-mail: psylbb@nus.edu.sg. we partner with other groups, including Information on the Department and the University can be obtained at http://www.nus.edu.sg and informal inquiries can be directed to Aspatient groups, that’s going to be much sociate Professor Sim Tick Ngee, Head of Department, at psyhead@ more convincing.” n Rebecca A. Clay is a writer in Washington, D.C. septeMber 2011 • Monitor on psychology nus.edu.sg. 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Monitor on Psychology - September 2011
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
From the CEO
Supreme Court hears psychologists on prison and video game cases
Antipsychotics are overprescribed in nursing homes
New MCAT likely to recognize the mind-body connection
A $2 million boost for military and families
In Brief
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE
On Your Behalf
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
TIME CAPSULE
QUESTIONNAIRE
Speaking of Education
SCIENCE WATCH
An uncertain future for American workers
Advocating for psychotherapy
PRACTICE PROFILE
ETHICALLY SPEAKING
Seared in our memories
Helping kids cope in an uncertain world
APA and Nickelodeon team up
Muslims in America, post 9/11
Bin Laden’s death
‘They expect us to be there’
Answering the call of public policy
Candidates answer final questions
APA News
Division Spotlight
New leaders
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
Disaster relief training
Honoring teaching excellence
Personalities

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