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Joe Lieberman vs. the Netroots Movement: Lieberman “has been subjected to a vituperation campaign that only experts in moral manias and mob psychology are really fit to explain.” Does spanking in school teach right lesson? Psychologist queries Swedish anti-smacking law claim Campaigners Fight to Keep Mentally Ill out of Solitary Confinement Conservatives Question Safe Injection Site Black Churches make Mental Health a Civil Rights Issue Mental Health: Services told they fail Black people Mental Health board backs transit tax plan Opposition: Mental-health services violating human rights Politicians tip their hands with silent signs Body language reveals 'helpless baby' Blair Shot soldier should not be pardoned Bad Faith and Distortions From the American Psychological Association: Protecting the Torturers Psychologists Adopt Anti-Torture Policy "The Association unequivocally condemns any involvement by psychologists in torture or other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. This APA policy applies to all psychologists in all settings," a statement released by the organization said. Psychologists stand against torture; don't mention interrogation "It does not go far enough...The ultimate question is, should psychologist participate in national security interrogations, and the answer is no. It's a question that other medical groups have addressed and the APA has not." American Psychological Association Reaffirms Unequivocal Position Against Torture And Abuse "The resolution, approved on August 9, 2006, further underscored the duty of all psychologists to intervene to stop acts of torture or abuse as well as the ethical obligation of all psychologists to report such behavior to appropriate authorities." APA Confab Whitewashes Torture by Shrinks Well Being Nurses For Mental Health Services Administration considers new Mental Health Department Mixed populations in assisted living concerns advocates Psychologists should promote international peace "Using our expertise to participate in the extraction of information from prisoners is a gross violation of our professional mandate. Our skills would be better used to consult with our leaders to promote international peace." APA plans to pull its meetings out of Virginia "The American Psychological Association will move its meetings out of Virginia because of the possible impact of the Affirmation of Marriage Act and a proposed gay marriage ban on its members and their domestic partners." A “New Vision” prompts a new low "When BeyondMarriage.org issued its New Strategic Vision for All Our Families and Relationships statement on July 26 so-called “pro-family” groups immediately denounced it." The Psychology of Power in War: "Victory changes everything, psychology above all.” Fight mental illness stigma "Over the years, there has been a stigma attached to mental illness just as a stigma was attached to cancer for a long period of time. But the stigma keeps people from seeking help. That should not be the case with military personnel or anyone else." |
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