Palo Alto University has a strong relationship with the American Psychological Association. Our faculty, alumni, and students are members of the APA, actively participate in divisions, attend, and present at the annual conference, and serve in leadership roles. PAU is very pleased to share the appointment of two new APA leaders:   

PAU Researcher Focuses on Parents as Major Factor in Trans Youth Mental Health and Well-Being

We hope you find time this summer for a little R & R & R – Rest, Relaxation and Reading (or listening)! We reached out to members of the PAU community for recommendations and received a wide variety of suggestions. They are listed in alphabetic order. Scroll down to learn why your colleagues made the choice they did. Wishing you happy reading and a happy summer!

 

 

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Dear PAU Community:

Today’s guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial brings up a multitude of feelings and reactions, particularly for our Black students, faculty, staff and their allies. The verdict comes with a palpable sense of relief and justice.

Police violence did not begin with the murder of George Floyd. The verdict is a small and momentous step in a long journey towards justice for the Black community and other communities of color.  

  April is Autism Awareness Month. The CDC estimates that approximately 1 in 54 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is a broad range of conditions “characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.” California was decades ahead of federal legislation like the Americans with Disabilities Action, which was passed in 1990.

  APA Division 45: Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race published “Protecting and Defending our People: Nakni tushka anowa (The Warrior's Path) Final Report.” The Report is a groundbreaking document calling for the decolonization of APA, the field of psychology, and psychology degree programs. Kristina Mendez, a 2020 graduate of the Clinical Psychology PhD program, is a member of The Warrior’s Path Task Force and contributed to the report.    Mendez had been a member of Division 45 for sev