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Perspectives on aging: Psychology across the lifespan
Sue Grigson’s research could help change the way we treat addiction
Resources for students, teachers and psychologists at all levels to explore career growth in psychology.
Professional Resilience in Changing Times
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Browse the latest updates from APA, informed by psychological science.
Struggling with your career? This psychological intervention may help
Amid cost-of-living worries and concern for the nation’s future, stress is reshaping Americans’ lives
You can make a difference
Learn about key issues impacting psychologists today
Good news for coffee and tea drinkers
Caffeine consumption is linked to lower rates of dementia and better cognitive functioning.
By the Numbers: Who really pays the price of caregiving?
Women are more likely than men to say caring for aging parent or spouse takes an emotional toll.
By the Numbers: Global mental health is worsening
Worldwide, the picture is grim, primarily tied to violence and war.
Volunteering and other kind acts help the helper, too
Research shows that people who volunteer or perform other acts of kindness are happier, less depressed, and less lonely than others.
By the Numbers: Data shows in-person care still dominates mental health treatment
Some patients are more likely than others to use telehealth or hybrid services.
Fresh Thinking on Trauma Assessment
Identify the basic knowledge, content, and processes that go into effective trauma assessment.
By the Numbers: LGBTQ+ young people report increases in depression, anxiety, suicidal thinking
Help-seeking is also on the rise, but many say they lack access or can’t afford mental health services.
CE Corner: Fresh thinking on trauma assessment
New APA guidelines provide direction for gaining compe¬tency in diagnosis.
Integrated care is an opportunity and an imperative
As health care moves toward whole-person treatment, psychologists thrive as team members.
Storytelling strengthens the impact of psychological science
Psychologists must share their findings and why they matter in ways that resonate with a wide variety of audiences.
How to prepare students for research careers outside academia
Dwindling job market and changes in funding mean faculty should help students get ready for alternate career paths.
By the Numbers: People want mental health treatment and self-care, but some feel uncomfortable pursuing them
Barriers include reluctance to ask others for help and guilt about taking time for oneself.
Psychology researchers look abroad amid U.S. funding cuts
Science and academia cuts prompt researchers and students to rethink how, what, and where they study and work.
By the Numbers: Young adults feel less comfortable talking about mental health issues
More than half say they have withheld information about their mental health from friends or health care providers.
Movement to include mental health providers on health care teams is coming into its own
Here’s what to know about integrated care, the remaining barriers to implementing it more widely, and how and why psychologists should get involved.
Building the courage muscle
Experiential leadership development lab helps leaders develop key interpersonal and decision-making skills.
Courage: Why some people act despite fear
How we can all build bravery like a skill using deliberate practice and feedback.
Jobs for young scientists in turbulent time
How graduates can use their research, leadership, and problem-solving skills to find fulfilling work.
By the Numbers: Beliefs about mental health have evolved, but stigma remains
While most Americans say there is no shame in mental illness, 35% of adults admit they’d view someone differently if they knew they had a mental health condition.
By the Numbers: Dementia cases predicted to double by 2060
Behavioral health interventions can modify the risk of developing the disease.
By the Numbers: Will artificial intelligence harm future jobs?
U.S. employees are worried about AI, with low- and middle-income workers more concerned than upper-income workers
Saluting healthy schools
APA’s Board of Educational Affairs’ Golden Psi Award recognizes K–12 schools that use psychological knowledge to foster children’s academic, social and emotional success.
By the Numbers: LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination laws linked to better mental health outcomes
Sexual minority adults in states with job protections based on sexual orientation report fewer poor mental health days.
Combatting common critiques of LBGTQ+ research
How to respond to concerns related to bias, generalization, sample sizes, and more.
Researchers sharpen their strategies for publishing on LGBTQ+ topics
How to strengthen your publication odds and support your community at the same time.
