Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology: Steven D. Hollon

The Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology is presented to a person who, in the opinion of the Committee on Scientific Awards, has made distinguished theoretical or empirical advances leading to the understanding or amelioration of important practical problems. The 2020 recipients of the APA Scientific Contribution Awards were recognized by the 2019 Board of Scientific Affairs and selected by the 2019 Committee on Scientific Awards. For outstanding research on the treatment of depression, including the analysis of mechanisms and moderators of therapeutic change, and for promoting the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based treatments across different cultures and countries. Steven D. Hollon is renowned for sharing his wisdom in research collaborations with psychologists and other mental health professionals in the United States and throughout the world. His work is characterized by a balanced approach to the interplay between psychological science and the clinical practice of evidence-based treatment. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).