March 2019 | Monitor on Psychology
Vol. 50 No. 3On the Cover: Genetics 2.0
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What can we learn from our DNA?
Inexpensive genetic testing is a game changer for psychological research. But is it a research tool, a fortune-teller or both?
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Research is exploring how specific factors affect patients’ perception of treatment
Features
With new practice guidelines and research efforts, South African psychologists are leading the way for more equitable treatment of LGBTI individuals
U.S. suicide rates have risen in recent years, while rates in other nations have fallen. What can we learn from their examples?
SAMHSA’s first Senior Psychologist aims to improve care for people with serious mental illness and substance use disorders by better disseminating evidence-based practices
Using a variety of new strategies, psychologists in correctional settings are transforming care for people in prisons and jails
The Sport & Exercise Psychology Lab at Florida State University takes an in-depth look at athletes’ cognitive processes
Private practitioner Leona Jaglom has aligned herself with medical teams to address the psychosocial needs of health-care providers
Helping to ensure patients follow their regimens and are aware of potential side effects is an increasingly important role for psychology practitioners
Students and early career psychologists from underrepresented backgrounds can face challenges in finding mentors. Universities and professional organizations are stepping up to address the need.
At Facebook, researcher Artie Konrad helps bring the user’s voice into the company’s "Memories" feature
Most people have withheld important information from their health-care providers, a study finds
What's ahead at APA
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