SPECIAL SECTION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
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Dear Advisee/Dear Advisor
A look at what advisors wish their advisees knew,
and vice versa.
76
Four ways to find a postdoc
How to secure a position that will advance your
academic or clinical psychology career.
80
Six strategies for successful schmoozing
From poster sessions to social hours, APA’s
convention offers chances to make valuable
connections by chatting up your colleagues.
28
Psychology’s
‘ideas worth
spreading’
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QUESTIONNAIRE
Money can’t buy happiness
Extreme wealth can take its toll, leaving
people with anxiety about their children,
uncertainty over their relationships and
fears of isolation, finds research by Robert
Kenny.
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EARLY CAREER PSYCHOLOGY
Birds of a feather
Early career psychologists who join APA
divisions find like-minded individuals
who can help them further their
careers.
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20
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Departments
President’s column
From the CEO
In Brief
Random Sample
Judicial Notebook
Public Interest
Perspective on
Practice
Division Spotlight
Personalities
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Upfront
Psychology exhibit
draws big crowds at USA
Science Expo
More states reimburse for
telehealth services
Improving veterans’
care is top priority of VA
psychology conference
APA’s report on
immigration and mental
health is focus of Capitol
Hill briefing
CONTINUING EDUCATION
What are the benefits of
mindfulness?
A wealth of new research has explored
this age-old practice. Here’s a look at its
benefits for both clients and psychologists.
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AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL
FOUNDATION
Awards and funding opportunities
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No lack of talent
Do gifted Asian-American students
need more social support to thrive
academically? APF grantee Zeb Kai Kok
Lim aims to find out.
extra digital content
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