The PAR Blog, Psychological Assessment and Mental Health

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Practice Issues, Practice

The Ethical Use of AI in Psychology: How Can Psychologists Save Time with AI?

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Digital Record Form

What is a Digital Record Form?

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Trauma/Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Evaluating PTSD: The Role of the TSI-2 in Improving Treatment Outcomes for Adults with Posttraumatic Symptoms

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Memory/Learning, Dementia

Understanding Alzheimer’s: How You Can Take Charge of Your Brain Health

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Practice, Practice Issues

The Ethical Use of AI in Psychology: How Can Psychologists Save Time with AI?

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New Products, Practice Guidance

Tips for Saving Time on Administering Performance-Based Tests

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Trauma/Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Child Development

The Impact of Trauma on Children: Understanding Symptoms and the Role of Psychological Assessment Tools

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Behavioral Health, Mental Health

A Deeper Look at Executive Functions and Schizophrenia: The Role of the WCST

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Mental Health

The Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health

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Mental Health

Seven Simple Tips for Improving Your Mental Health

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Understanding the Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the Importance of Progress Monitoring

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Health/Wellness

Ways Mental Health Professionals Can Reduce Their Stress

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism Prevalence and the Backlog of Unidentified Cases from the COVID-19 Pandemic

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