Dr. Katherine Nordal
I am the executive director of professional practice at the American Psychological Association. But before coming to APA in 2008, I was a practicing psychologist in Vicksburg, Mississippi, for more than 30 years. I treated adults, children, teens and families in a number of areas, including stress-related disorders. My other interests include learning, behavioral and emotional disorders in children and teens, neuropsychological assessment, brain injury in children and adults, and civil forensic psychology.
Posted on January 12th, 2012
APA released its annual Stress in America survey yesterday, and we have again found that our nation is under pressure. Yes, average stress levels have declined somewhat from their max in 2007 and 2008, but that was at a time of extreme economic uncertainty when the housing crisis began to bubble, and the nation’s economy was [...]
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Posted on March 23rd, 2011
When any form of catastrophe strikes—from household fires to major earthquakes—people are often bombarded with images of grief. We know that loss, while distressing and upsetting, is a natural part of life. But when it hits us unexpectedly, we can be overcome by shock and confusion, leading to prolonged periods of sadness. How any one [...]
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Posted on September 15th, 2010
When a child appears to have a mood or behavioral problem, it’s a big concern for parents and family. Another big worry for parents is how to best help the child. Providing children with medication isn’t anything new. But a recent story in the New York Times put the spotlight on the practice of prescribing antipsychotics to very young children – a decision questioned by readers, parents and medical professionals alike.
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