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Levant, Ronald F. – American Psychologist, 2006
This article addresses Ronald F. Levant's four APA presidential initiatives for 2005. "Making Psychology a Household Word" was both the general theme for his presidency as well as an initiative in its own right. The other three initiatives were "Promoting Health Care for the Whole Person," "Enhancing Diversity Within APA," and "Developing an APA…
Descriptors: Professional Associations, Psychology, Program Development, Holistic Approach
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American Psychologist, 1989
Reviews what is known about AIDS in children. Addresses the following areas of concern: (1) the delivery of clinical services to infected and ill children and their families; (2) the development of effective AIDS education and prevention programs; and (3) research needs. Offers recommendations for action. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Children, Health Education, Medical Services
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Gray, David Bertsch – American Psychologist, 1990
Describes the role of a research institute director in implementing policy, program, and management changes. Emphasizes the importance of modifying a peer review system to improve funding decisions. Discusses the needs of individuals with disabilities for pragmatic solutions to their problems and the interests of the rehabilitation research…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Disabilities, Financial Support, Peer Evaluation
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Tuma, June M. – American Psychologist, 1989
Reviews the current state of mental health services to children, youth, and families. The development of a continuum of care coordinated across the mental and non-mental health systems that naturally occur in all children's lives may vastly improve mental health services to children, youth, and families. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Child Development, Child Psychology, Children
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Haskins, Ron – American Psychologist, 1989
Reviews evidence from preschool education programs to determine what impacts quality programs can have on poor children's intellectual and social competence. Reviews evidence from Head Start to determine whether preschool programs of national scope have produced the same effects as those produced by model programs. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Development, Child Psychology, Children