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Presidential Column

From Inconvenient Truth to Urgent Opportunity

Thomas R. Insel, director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), outlines how NIMH is changing its approaches to diagnostics and therapeutics. ... More>


Observer Article

Brain Development and Neuroplasticity

APS William James Fellow Helen J. Neville highlights the disparities in early childhood education that account for cognitive deficits in children. ... More>


After the Storms, A Different Opinion on Climate Change

Extreme weather may instill a greater belief that climate change is caused by human activity, and may boost support for politicians running on a "green" platform. ... More>


Observation

US House Urges Recognition of Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System

In a visible acknowledgement of clinical psychological science, the US House of Representatives has asked the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to facilitate the recognition of the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation […]... More>


Cover Story

Small Nudge, Big Impact

Behavioral science is helping government and business leaders cue citizens to boost retirement savings, lose weight, curb energy use, and more. ... More>