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PAR Perspective: Exploring the World of Assessments & Our Impacts

Whether you are interested in learning more about our assessment tools, growing your clinical expertise, or looking for insight into the mental health field, you can rely on PAR to provide you with the information and resources you need.
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New Products

What’s Coming From PAR

At PAR, our passion for serving the needs of our customers drives us to continuously innovate our products. We're excited to announce our latest product releases, designed to streamline your process and provide you with the tools you need to save time and focus on those seeking your services.
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Mental Health

Six Mental Health Resolutions Worth Setting for 2026

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Executive Functioning

Why Assess Executive Function Across the Lifespan: Three Key Reasons Every Clinician Should Know

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Practice Guidance, New Products

Emerging Trends in Psychological Assessment for 2026

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New Products, Back To School

PAR Expands Into AI by Acquiring Assessment Assist AI, Revolutionizing the Assessments Industry with Efficiency-Driven Solutions

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Psychology, Social-emotional learning

What is Positive Psychology?

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Digital Record Form

What is a Digital Record Form?

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Memory/Learning, Dementia

Understanding Alzheimer’s: How You Can Take Charge of Your Brain Health

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New Products, Practice Guidance

Tips for Saving Time on Administering Performance-Based Tests

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Behavioral Health, Mental Health

A Deeper Look at Executive Functions and Schizophrenia: The Role of the WCST

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Understanding the Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the Importance of Progress Monitoring

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Concussion, Practice

Brain Injury Awareness: Understanding Common Brain Injuries and Measuring Symptoms

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Sports Psychology

NEO Inventories Normative Update: Evaluate Prospects and Recruits to Determine the Best Fit for Your Team Dynamic

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Product Information

The NEO Inventories Normative Update: The Versatile Personality Assessment Tool Trusted for Over 30 Years

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