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Insurance issues hinder psychologist participation in mental health care
Psychologists are encountering significant challenges due to insurance-related issues, which limit their ability to meet the rising demand for mental health services.
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Survey finds most U.S. adults plan to avoid politics this holiday season
Most U.S. adults are planning to steer clear of political discussions during the holiday season, according to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA).
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APA releases guidance for managing teen online video habits
The American Psychological Association (APA) has released its first set of recommendations aimed at guiding teens in managing their online video viewing habits.
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Study links texting shorthand with perceptions of insincerity
If you want to seem sincere and receive more responses to your texts, spell out words instead of abbreviating them, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
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Pandemic boosts quality time at family dinners through increased frequency
The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant changes to family dynamics, particularly in the context of shared meals.
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Future of nation tops list of major stressors for Americans
More than 70% of adults in the United States consider the future of the nation a significant stressor, according to the latest Stress in America™ survey by the American Psychological Association (APA). The economy and the upcoming 2024 presidential election are also major concerns for many.
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Study reveals societal undervaluation of unpaid caregiving
Americans tend to value volunteering for strangers over providing unpaid care for family and friends, according to a study by the American Psychological Association. The research highlights that unpaid caregiving is undervalued despite its significant contribution to society.
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Fielding Graduate University's Wendi S. Williams elected American Psychological Association President
Wendi S. Williams, PhD, provost and senior vice president at Fielding Graduate University, has been elected the 2026 president of the American Psychological Association (APA).
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Study finds preference for working alongside better paid colleagues
A recent study published by the American Psychological Association reveals that people prefer to collaborate with higher-paid colleagues but tend to hire subordinates with a lower pay history than their own. The research, featured in the journal American Psychologist, examines how increasing pay transparency may influence workers' behavior.
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Study finds swiping through online videos increases feelings of boredom
Swiping through online videos to relieve boredom may actually increase feelings of boredom and reduce satisfaction or engagement with the content, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
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APA adopts resolution supporting population health approach for immigrant well-being
The American Psychological Association (APA) has adopted a resolution supporting a population health-based approach to working with immigrants. This approach aims to address the various contexts that influence health status, well-being, and functioning across an individual's lifespan, including cultural, economic, systemic, historical, environmental, relational, and occupational factors.
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APA approves resolutions addressing AI's role in psychology and global human rights
The American Psychological Association's governing Council of Representatives approved several measures at its meeting on August 6-7, addressing issues such as the role of psychology in artificial intelligence, global human rights for women and girls, a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict, and advocacy for restitution for politically inflicted trauma.
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Study reveals widespread discomfort associated with mental exertion
A new report published by the American Psychological Association highlights that mental exertion is often associated with unpleasant feelings. The study, led by Erik Bijleveld, PhD, of Radboud University, suggests that despite the common encouragement from managers and teachers for employees and students to engage in mentally challenging activities, these individuals generally dislike mental effort.
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Research suggests self-judgment on happiness may harm psychological well-being
Judging how happy one is could backfire and negatively impact life satisfaction and psychological well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
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APA journal addresses historical racism within psychology
A new report from the American Psychological Association's journal, American Psychologist, underscores the need for psychology to address and dismantle racism within the field. The special issue aims to redress past inequities by examining how psychology has perpetuated racial hierarchies and highlighting efforts to promote racial equality.
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Narcissism decreases with age but remains stable relative to peers
People tend to become less narcissistic as they age from childhood through older adulthood, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association. However, differences among individuals remain stable over time—people who are more narcissistic than their peers as children tend to remain that way as adults, the study found.
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APA responds positively to surgeon general’s advisory on firearm violence
The American Psychological Association (APA) has issued a statement in response to the surgeon general's new advisory on gun violence. Arthur C. Evans Jr., CEO of the APA, emphasized the urgent need for action, calling gun violence a pressing public health issue that demands solutions based on research and community input.
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APA supports surgeon general’s warning on social media risks for children
The American Psychological Association (APA) has expressed support for the U.S. Surgeon General's recent call to highlight the potential dangers of social media platforms to children. In a statement, Mitch Prinstein, PhD, Chief Science Officer of the APA, emphasized the alignment between the Surgeon General's concerns and the APA's findings.
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Meta CEO defends social media's impact amid skepticism from Senate Judiciary Committee
Last week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told the Senate Judiciary Committee that there is no link between social media and negative mental health outcomes among young people.
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APA supports supreme court ruling on medical abortion drug
The American Psychological Association (APA) has commended the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to maintain the availability of a drug frequently used for medical abortions.