Psychological Researchers Start New Accrediting Group

After complaining for years that the existing standards for accrediting graduate psychology programs are flawed, a group of psychological scientists has formed a new accrediting body whose goal is to ensure that therapists, whether or not they have doctoral degrees, are trained in scientifically proven treatments.

"We have made great progress through science to prevent and ameliorate mental-health problems, but proven treatments are not reaching the public," said Richard M.

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