Lynn H. Collins, Ph.D. I am honored to have been elected the new President of the Society of Clinical Psychology (SCP). SCP was the...
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What Competencies Do Clinical Psychologists Need? Insights from Nine International Standards and Accreditation Documents
What makes a good clinical psychologist? Is it extensive knowledge of mental health, strong interpersonal skills, or a good...
Antidepressants or Psychodynamic Therapy for Depression: Which Works for Whom?
Depression is the world’s top cause of disability, affecting millions and deeply impacting daily life (World Health Organization,...
Real-life data in behavioral addictions research: Why methods matter
While internet-based behaviors are commonly part of everyday life, some of them have the potential to become addictive if they are...
Population Problems, Population Solutions: School-Based SBIRT for Youth Mental Health
Today’s children and adolescents are facing mental health concerns on a scale so widespread that public health officials have...
2025 Presidential Message
A message from our 2025 President, Dr. A. Jordan Wright.
Harnessing the power of feedback in psychotherapy: Insights from a belief updating perspective
Monitoring patients’ progress and providing therapists with feedback is a powerful tool that can make a significant difference in the...
Dear Society of Clinical Psychology Members, I hope you are enjoying the longer days and increasing sunlight as we move into the...
Addressing Access in Ethnoracially Diverse Populations: Lessons from a University-Based Community Mental Health Center
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the George Floyd Uprising, and the Stop Asian Hate movement, ethnically and racially...
Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Effective as a Standalone Treatment for Substance Use Disorders? An Evaluation Using the Tolin Criteria
How do we know if psychological treatments are effective? To answer the question “Is cognitive-behavioral therapy effective as a...
Behavioral interventions in community settings for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Meta-analysis
Early behavioral interventions (BI) such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) and early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) are...
Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Review
Diversity is not an adjunct descriptor of the U.S. population, but rather, it is a fundamental construct of our country’s...