Melissa L. Anderson: APA/APAGS Award for Distinguished Graduate Student in Professional Psychology
Authors
Anderson, Melissa L.UMass Chan Affiliations
Department of Psychiatry, Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research CenterDocument Type
Journal ArticlePublication Date
2012-11-01Keywords
Communication Sciences and DisordersDomestic and Intimate Partner Violence
Health Services Research
Mental and Social Health
Psychiatric and Mental Health
Psychiatry
Psychiatry and Psychology
Psychology
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Presents a short biography of the winner of the American Psychological Association/American Psychological Association of Graduate Students Award for Distinguished Graduate Student in Professional Psychology. The 2012 winner is Melissa L. Anderson for her ongoing commitment to understanding, treating, and preventing domestic violence in Deaf women and underserved populations in general. Anderson is passionate in her efforts to study the factors underlying violence toward women and in applying psychological science to intervene in and prevent such abuse. She is dedicated to improving the quality of life and well-being of underserved women and ensuring that services and programs become accessible to them. Anderson's Award citation is also presented.Source
Am Psychol. 2012 Nov;67(8):716-7. doi: 10.1037/a0030219.DOI
10.1037/a0030219Permanent Link to this Item
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/45503Related Resources
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