Practice Update
In the Spotlight
Mental Health Parity Rule Is Favorable for Psychology
The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury have released an interim final rule implementing the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
Practitioner Resources
- Can’t Access Premium Content on the New APA Practice Web Site?
If you are a 2010 Practice Assessment payer and you are unable to access restricted, premium content on Practice Central, it may be because you haven’t yet upgraded your password to comply with APA’s increased security.
- Call for Comments on Revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), published by the American Psychiatric Association, is being revised. The proposed draft criteria have been released for public comment, and psychologists are encouraged to submit comments.
From the Field
- APA Advocates Successfully for Psychological Testing in Disability Evaluations
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has agreed to change guidance that recommended memory testing be only rarely used in disability cases involving memory impairments.
- APA Practice: Working for You
Here's a wrap-up of how your APA dues and APAPO Practice Assessment have been used recently to support you and your colleagues in professional psychology.