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World CBT Day Opportunity: Promoting Mental Health in an Age of Uncertainty - Unique opportunity to showcase your work on Promoting Mental Health in an Age of Uncertainty on World CBT Day, April 7th. World CBT Day is an annual event sponsored by the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
ABCT CHANGE Leaders (Challenging How ABCT Now Governs and Evolves) Program - The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) is pleased to announce our Call for Applications for the inaugural cohort of CHANGE (Challenging How ABCT Now Governs and Evolves) Leaders.
ABCT Board of Directors Statement Regarding the Hyatt - The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) was informed of a recent incident involving the Hyatt Regency Denver and National Association of School Psychologists and their President Dr. Celeste Malone.
Help ABCT Make a By-Laws Change to Allow Students to Vote in Elections! - The Leadership and Elections Committee, informed by input from our SIG leaders and Board members, would like to change our Bylaws, Article V on “Voting,” to include all membership categories including students as voting members for the election of ABCT officers. 
Alcohol May Increase Risk of Developing Anxiety Disorder - while alcohol may provide temporary relief from specific symptoms, persistent use of alcohol may impact the body in ways that increase the risk of developing an anxiety disorder
Support for Veterans Experiencing Mental Health Concerns. - cognitive behavioral therapy has shown strong evidence in supporting suicide prevention
Binge Eating Disorder - LGBTQ+ individuals may be more susceptible to developing eating disorders because of minority stress and gender dysphoria
ABCT supports increasing funding to expand evidence-based, developmentally appropriate opioid and substance use treatment for youth. - ABCT joins call for increased funding for substance use disorder treatment in youth.
In Memoriam: Charles Silverstein - Silverstein led the march to declassify homosexuality as an illness in the DSM
Commemorating Black History Month - Saluting the Black Devils, the Harlem Hell Fighters, the 370th Regiment, and the 372nd Regiment in the First World War
Commemorating Black History Month - Saluting Robert Hayden, the Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress
10th World Congress Abstract Submissions - There is still time to submit abstracts for Open Papers, Symposia, Half-Day In-Congress Workshops, Panel Debates, Clinical Round Tables and Posters, but the deadline is fast approaching: February 12, 2023. 
Sleep Disturbances and COVID - CBT is an evidenced-based treatment that can help alleviate symptoms of insomnia and other sleep disturbances
ABCT 2023 Election Results - ABCT elects Steven Safren as President Elect; Colleen Sloan as Representative at Large.
the Behavior Therapist: Paper or Electronic? - You have an opportunity to determine how we deliver one of the most revered member benefits.
Heartbroken and Angry - We reaffirm our commitment as an organization to provide resources to those struggling from the impact of gun violence and loss.
How ABCT is Addressing So-Called Conversion Therapy Articles and Research Causing Harm to Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals - ABCT is committed to the work of reducing the harms from previously published articles focusing on changing individuals who are members of sexual and gender minority groups. The Board is actively outlining proactive steps to guide and energize our systematic efforts in this area.
ABCT & BARE Mental Health and Wellness - ABCT is partnering with BARE Mental Health and Wellness to address ABCT’s April 2022 RFP for Expanding Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in ABCT.
ABCT Stands with CAAPS Against Implementation of EPPP-2 - There are significant concerns with this additional test, and only a handful of states and territories have adopted it
ABCT Presents: Student Membership Panel for International Trainees in US Clinical Psychology Programs - The ABCT Student Membership Committee is proud to host a panel on navigating the graduate school experience for international trainees.
Maureen Whittal - This is the first of a series of articles meant to spotlight current Fellows of ABCT. Meet Maureen Whittal, who is a Fellow and also a Member of the ABCT Fellows Committee.
A Message From Our President - Cognitive behavior therapy has much to offer the world in scary times. We must remember our theories and our interventions have implications outside the therapy room and we must strive to do more as we hold ourselves to the highest standards to practice in a way that best serves our communities
Conversion Post-Viewing Discussion with Dr. Silverstein, Dr. Davison, and Director Gregory Caruso - Discussion among the director and subjects of "Conversion," documentary examining aspects of the conversion therapy debates
ABCT Apology for Behavior Therapy’s Contribution to the Development and Practice of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression Change Efforts - The ABCT Board of Directors and past leadership have released an apology for behavior therapy’s contributions to the development and practice of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression change efforts. 
All Children 8 and Older Should be Screened for Anxiety, U.S. Task Force Says - Essential that children are screened for anxiety to reduce future problems
Limiting Access to Women’s Rights to Healthcare Detrimental to Mental Health and Wellbeing - The negative impact on the mental health of women who are denied abortion is well-documented in the psychological literature.
Watch Charles Silverstein and Gerald Davison in the Documentary “Conversion” - A new documentary chronicles the half-century old debate on conversion therapy and ABCT President Jerry Davison's Presidential speech and Charles Silverstein’s part in it
ABCT Condemns the Florida Legislature’s Attack on LGBTQ+ Youth - ABCT Sexual and Gender Minority SIG Condemns Florida Attack on LGBTQ+ Youth
ABCT in Solidarity with the Ukrainian Association of CBT - Solidarity with the Ukrainian Association of CBT
Statement From the ABCT Board of Directors Regarding Texas Governor’s Order to Investigate Gender-Affirming Care as Child Abuse - ABCT supports Gender-Affirming treatment for adolescents
Demystify How We Choose the Convention Content - Learn about how Program Committee chooses Ticketed Sessions and General Sessions. We pull back the curtain.
Digital Drop-In: Discuss How Digital Tools Can Be Leveraged in Mental Health - We discuss how digital tools can be leveraged in mental health.
ABCT 2022-2023 Election Results - ABCT elects Sandra Pimentel as President Elect; Daniella Cavenaugh as Representative at Large; approves bylaws changes.
CBT interrupts cycles of poverty, trauma, and incarceration - Forbes highlights program focusing on highly vulnerable individuals; showcases CBT's effectiveness
ABCT Convention Update: Virtual Format - For the health and safety of our members, our Annual Convention will be held virtually this November.
The Postbaccalaureate Work Experience Before Mental Health Graduate Training - This webisode addresses frequently asked questions such as “when is it important to pursue a post-baccalaureate position” and “what type of positions are most appropriate for my career goals?
New Orleans in November - The ABCT leadership and staff are very much aware of the surge in COVID-19, its variants, and the potential impact on our November convention in New Orleans. The safety of our membership, attendees, and staff is a top priority. 
Albert Bandura, In Memoriam - It is with great sadness that we inform you that Albert Bandura, one of psychology’s most important and influential proponents, has died. He was 95.
Create Healthy Communities: VOTE - August is Civic Health Month, and ABCT is pleased to partner with Vot-ER, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that aims to create healthier communities by empowering more voices in addressing the social determinants of health through voter registration efforts. We ask that everyone make sure they are registered to vote.
“It’s OK to Be Not OK” - “Athletes like Simone Biles should be congratulated for speaking out about their health struggles,” said Tolin. “They deserve compassion and care, just like everyone else.” He quoted Biles: “At the end of the day, I have to do what was right for me.” 
Patient Bill of Rights - ABCT’s Board of Directors have signed onto participating in solidarity with the Patient Bill of Rights.
Ending Conversion Therapy - ABCT applauds Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer for signing an executive directive to stop the use of state or federal funds for conversion therapy on minors.
ABCT Statement on Racism and Discrimination - ABCT is outraged by the murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others at the hands of police officers and broader law enforcement, healthcare, and many other societal systems that devalue Black lives.
Confronting Bad Behavior Is Not New - As the leadership and staff of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, we are shocked and saddened by the attack on the US Capitol and on American Democracy.
Potential for Positive Change - The leadership and staff of ABCT acknowledge the potential for positive change as a result of the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
Asian Hate Crime - Staff woke up to the news that another Asian hate crime occurred, this time in our backyard in NYC.
Condemning Violence against People of Asian Descent - ABCT joined the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) in condemning violence against Asians and Asian Americans.
ABCT Statement on COVID-19 - We at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies want to reassure you that concern and worry are normal and adaptive during a pandemic. 
Task Force for Equity, Inclusion, and Access - ABCT expresses its support for the Asian American Psychological Association’s (AAPA) recent statement condemning violence against Asians and Asian Americans.
Meet APA’s New Science Officer - ABCT member Mitchell J. Prinstein, PhD, has been named the American Psychological Association's new chief science officer.
Psychollectibles - It's a treat to wander into an office and find that the therapist is so passionate about his work that it dominates his shelves, walls, window sills, and hallways.
Antonuccio Wins Research Award - The National Register of Health Service Psychologists presented its 2020 Alfred M. Wellner Lifetime Achievement Award for Research Excellence to ABCT Emeritus member David O. Antonuccio, PhD, ABPP, of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.ABCT Member Barry Lubetkin Graces MSK’s Bridges Cover - ABCT Member Barry Lubetkin talks about melding his fight with cancer and working with his patients