Psychologists announce new body

Psychologists announce new body

JAKARTA: A group of psychologists completed a two-day congress
here on Tuesday by declaring the formation of the Asian Council
of Psychologists.

The council will be dedicated to advancing psychological
research and practices in Asia, the declaration says.

The newly founded council will be affiliated with the
International Council of Psychologists, which was established in
1941.

During the two-day forum, psychologists presented Asian
perspectives on research topics such as gender roles, teenage
depression and gambling. -- JP