Practice Update
October 23, 2008 | Vol. 5, No. 10
In the Spotlight
Full mental health parity is now law
Mental health parity is a great step forward in the fight to end insurance discrimination against those seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.
Stress in America
- Americans stressed over economy, more report symptoms
In the midst of a shaky economy, the 2008 APA Stress in America survey finds a nation stretched thin - Stress survey highlights eight U.S. cities
This year, for the first time, APA focused on eight major metropolitan areas to find out how residents cope with stress - APA findings broadcast from New York to Japan
From the Today Show to Oprah, more than 500 television segments have been devoted so far to the stress survey - Managing your stress in tough economic times
For the eight out of 10 Americans stressed by financial worries, psychologists recommend first taking pause and avoiding panic
From the Field
- Mental health grant program offers alternative to incarceration
The President has reauthorized funding for a program that keeps nonviolent offenders with mental disorders out of jail and gets them the help they need - Research finds psychoanalysis effective For patients with complex mental disorders
Research findings support long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy - Dues and fees waived for members affected by hurricanes
Members and affiliates in Texas and Louisiana whose homes, practices or businesses had substantial damage from hurricanes Ike or Gustav may request a waiver from APA Member Services
