March 2019 | Monitor on Psychology

Vol. 50 No. 3
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On the Cover: Genetics 2.0

  • 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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How does implicit bias by physicians affect patients' health care?

Research is exploring how specific factors affect patients’ perception of treatment

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Features

Overturning long-held biases

With new practice guidelines and research efforts, South African psychologists are leading the way for more equitable treatment of LGBTI individuals

Worrying trends in U.S. suicide rates

U.S. suicide rates have risen in recent years, while rates in other nations have fallen. What can we learn from their examples?

3 questions for Arlin Hatch

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

Improving mental health for inmates

Using a variety of new strategies, psychologists in correctional settings are transforming care for people in prisons and jails

The athletic brain

The Sport & Exercise Psychology Lab at Florida State University takes an in-depth look at athletes’ cognitive processes

Training physicians to see the psychology in medicine

Private practitioner Leona Jaglom has aligned herself with medical teams to address the psychosocial needs of health-care providers

How to monitor patients' medications

Helping to ensure patients follow their regimens and are aware of potential side effects is an increasingly important role for psychology practitioners

Mentors for all

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.

Jogging happy memories

At Facebook, researcher Artie Konrad helps bring the user’s voice into the company’s "Memories" feature

By the numbers: Honesty at the doctor's office

Most people have withheld important information from their health-care providers, a study finds

The hot list

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