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Psychoanalysts launch Program to address health crisis

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) announces the launch of the Soldiers and Veterans Initiative (SVI) a comprehensive program designed to address the growing mental health crisis in America due to military deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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CE Credits now offered to Social Workers



Continuing Education Credits are now being offered to Social Workers in addition to Psychologists and Psychiatrists.  For more information, contact Chris Broughton.

The Meeting's Scientific Program offers a rich array of sessions. For more information, click here.

 
Psychoanalytic Therapy Wins Backing
In a study published in the October 1 issue of JAMA,  two German researchers have reported that intensive psychoanalytic therapy can be effective against some chronic mental problems, including anxiety and borderline personality disorder. For the New York Times coverage of the study, click here.

And a Norwegian study demonstrates the effectiveness of transference interpretations. To read about the study,click here.
 
APsaA involved in shaping new HIT/Privacy Bill
On September 15, the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee introduced the Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 (H.R. 6898). This bill is a significantly revised version of the PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 (H.R. 6357) reported out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in July. APsaA representatives were consulted by Health Subcommittee staff on several occasions and submitted detailed legal and policy analyses and suggestions regarding the bill. For more information, click here.  
 

APsaA President's Blog
If you would like to read any of the blog postings listed below, click on the title.

  

This web site has been made possible, in part, through a generous grant of the Developing Psychoanalytic Practice and Training Program (DPPT) of the International Psychoanalytical Association.


 

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