The banning of alcoholic energy drinks

Monitor on Psychology

School tragedies open communication between parents and children

February 28, 2012 Feb. 28–When a school shooting dominates the news, experts say parents can use the situation as a chance to talk with their children. PsycPORT: Psychology...

Support for teachers

Psychologists are leading efforts to give teachers more control in an increasingly difficult line of work. Monitor on...

Autism not diagnosed as early in minority children

February 28, 2012 WASHINGTON – Early diagnosis is considered key for autism, but minority children tend to be diagnosed later than white children. Some new work is beginning to try to uncover why – and to raise awareness of the warning signs so more parents know they can seek help even for...

Righting the imbalance

Psychology programs are using novel strategies to tackle the internship shortage. Monitor on...