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The Sixth Edition of the projects as developing a list of factors to keep in mind when designing ACOs that recognize behavioral health needs. “The stakes are high if we don’t have a seat at the table,” emphasizes Donna Rasin-Waters, PhD, president of the New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA) and a psychologist at the VA New York Harbor Health Care System in Brooklyn. When she attended a meeting on the ACO model, for example, she was one of only two mental and behavioral health practitioners represented. It soon became clear, she reports, that many physician practices in New York not only don’t have mental and behavioral health services integrated into their practices but also don’t know what psychologists have to offer. To help get psychologists “on the train” of health-care reform, Rasin-Waters convened a Think Tank on Psychology’s Future in June to brainstorm and develop priorities for action. As a result of those discussions, NYSPA decided to focus on building partnerships with other statewide organizations and making sure psychology is represented as the state develops ACOs and its exchange program. Other groups are helping psychologists see the opportunities as well as the challenges that health-care reform represents. “We’re hearing from a lot of people in the trenches that they’re scared because they don’t know how this is going to shape up,” says Nancy S. Molitor, PhD, president of APA’s Div. 42 (Psychologists in Independent Practice) and a private practitioner in Wilmette, Ill. “On the other hand, this could be exciting, and there could be some opportunities for psychologists we don’t yet know.” Integrated care could mean new opportunities for both employment and referrals, she points out. To help position practitioners to take advantage of such opportunities, the division is offering continuing education and other training on integrated care. An upcoming conference on practice innovation will feature sessions on integrated care, for instance. Of course, ongoing attacks on the Affordable Care Act could change everything if they prove successful. Most states are charging ahead, even as more than half of them are challenging the constitutionality of the law in the federal courts — especially the mandate that everyone buy coverage. “That’s going to be heard by the Supreme Court,” says Nordal. “If the individual mandate is struck down, who knows what the implications will be. That’s going to send people back to the drawing board.” n Rebecca A. Clay is a writer in Washington, D.C. For more information about health-care reform implementation activities at APA and APAPO, visit www.apa. org/health-reform and http://www.apapracticecentral.org/ advocacy/reform/index.aspx. n ov e M b e r 2 0 1 1 • M o n i to r o n p s yc h o l o g y Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association® Sixth Edition Manual of the American Psychological Association Publication The definiTive guide The Publication Manual is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators. Although it is specifically designed to help writers in the behavioral sciences and social sciences, anyone who writes non-fiction prose can benefit from its guidance. Thoroughly revised The newly revised Sixth Edition has been thoroughly rethought, reorganized, and rewritten. easier To use The Sixth Edition is the most user-friendly Publication Manual the APA has ever produced. You will be able to find answers to your questions faster than ever before. Packed wiTh informaTion and examPles When you need advice on how to present information, including text, data, and graphics, for publication in any type of format— such as college and university papers, professional journals, presentations for colleagues, and online publication—you will find the advice you’re looking for in the Publication Manual. includes online feaTures When you purchase the Publication Manual, you are purchasing more than a book. You are also gaining access to an extensive website totally devoted to your writing concerns. The site is updated regularly, so the latest information will be always at your fingertips. 2010. 272 pages. Paperback $28.95 • Item # 4200066 • ISBN 978-1-4338-0561-5 Hardcover $39.95 • Item # 4200067 • ISBN 978-1-4338-0559-2 Lay-Flat Spiral Binding $36.95 • Item # 4200068 • ISBN 978-1-4338-0562-2 For more information about this title and other APA Style® books, visit www.apastyle.org. 51 http://www.apastyle.org http://www.apa.org/health-reform http://www.apa.org/health-reform http://www.apapracticecentral.org/advocacy/reform/index.aspx http://www.apastyle.org http://www.apapracticecentral.org/advocacy/reform/index.aspx

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - November 2011

Monitor on Psychology - November 2011
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
Guest Column
‘Grand Challenges’ offers blueprint for mental health research
Documentary seeks to reach parents of LGBT kids
Treating veterans will cost at least $5 billion by 2020
Selfless volunteering might lengthen your life
Combat and stress up among U.S. military in Afghanistan
South Africa to host international psychology conference
Study uncovers a reason behind sex differences in mental illness
Navy psychologist gives a voice to combat trauma
In Brief
Psychologist suicide
On Your Behalf
Journey back to Heart Mountain
Psychology is key to pain management, report finds
ACT goes international
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Science Watch
Behavior change in 15-minute sessions?
Health-care reform 2.0
Perspective on Practice
Giving a heads up on concussion
Practice Profile
Searching for meaning
Inspiring young researchers
Aging, with grace
Public Interest
Thank you!
APA News
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
The man who gave Head Start a start
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - November 2011