Public Interest

MPA Members

Need Help? Find A Psychologist
Use the MPA Referral Service to find a licensed psychologist by location, problem type, ages served, etc. Read more »

Online Depression Screening
Depression screening is a way to call attention to a mood disorder that can be debilitating and to offer individuals in need of treatment an opportunity to connect to the mental health care system. Read more »

Coping with Disaster
Visit the National Institute of Mental Health for information on helping children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters. Read more »

NIMH Outreach Partnership Program

MPA Foundation is NIMH Partner
The MPA Foundation (MPAF) is the Michigan Outreach Partner for the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH). The purpose of the Outreach Partnership Program is to help close the gap between mental health research and clinical practice, inform the public about mental illnesses, and reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness. Read more »

Disaster Response Network
Some psychologists extend their professional efforts beyond the consulting room to help the community during times of crisis. Read more »

Children & Families:
Discipline
Children & Divorce
The Middle School Years
School-Related Problems
Adoption
Children & Psychological Testing

Information About:
Anxiety and Depression
Mind-Body Health
Effectiveness of Psychotherapy

 

 

APA Help Center
Questions? Worries? Need help? APA's Help Center is your online resource for brochures, tips and articles on the psychological issues that affect your physical and emotional well being as well as referral information.
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MPA Foundation
The foundation's mission is to support educational and other charitable programs to promote the public mental health welfare and advance the science and profession of psychology. Read more »

Public Forum
The newsletter of the Michigan Department of Community Health/Bureau of Health Professions.
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MPA Listserv
Participate in e-mail-based discussions regarding practice, public policy and organizational issues, info on listserv options and archives. Read more »

Graduate Students
Our mission is to promote the highest standards in the teaching, training and practice of psychology in order to further the education and professional development of graduate students in psychology. Join us and our listserv for updates and information. Read more »

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Great News for Children's Mental Health
On February 4, 2009, Congress voted on final passage and the President signed into law an expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Similar legislation had been vetoed twice by President Bush despite broad Congressional support. Read more »

 

Upcoming Events

Dr. Yossef Ben Porath: Advanced MMPI-2-RF Workshop - July 10, 2009

The Michigan Psychological Association/Foundation is partnering with the Center for Forensic Psychiatry to present a day-long conference by Dr. Ben-Porath.

CE Conference: Melba Vasquez: Contemporary Issues in Clinical Practice - October 16, 2009

This 6-hour workshop will provide an overview of two of the most important ethical responsibilities in professional practice: decision making in multiple relationships and boundary issues with clients; and self-care and burn-out prevention.

 

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