News & Events
Events
- EAWOP 2013: 16th Congress of the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology
May 22-25, 2013
- Diagnosis in the DSM-5: Where We've Been, Where We're at and Where We're Going
May 24, 2013
- 2013 NeuroPsychoEconomics Conference
June 6-7, 2013
Recent Press Releases
- Addressing Psychological Impacts of Genetic Testing on Patients, Families
May 23, 2013
Six questions for psychologist Andrea Farkas Patenaude, PhD
- Media Advisory: Experts Available to Discuss Psychological Impacts of Oklahoma Tornado Disaster
May 21, 2013
- New Research Suggests Possible Direction for Treatment of Autism
May 17, 2013
Treatment can be done at home or school at low cost, according to study.
APA in the News
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Meditation helps kids chill out, reduce impulsivity
May 21, 2013, ABC News
Practicing mindfulness techniques like meditation and yoga can help children reduced impulsiveness, control emotions and ease stress
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'Cheating' can be an effective learning strategy
May 20, 2013, NPR
Test-taking can be a learning opportunity that improves retention and competence
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8 tips for talking to children about tragedy
May 20, 2013, Philly.com
Parents can help children process a tragedy by being available to answer their questions and offering age-appropriate explanations
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Archbishop's daughter spearheads drive to teach 'happiness' in churches
May 18, 2013, Daily Telegraph
Community courses draw on positive psychology to encourage people to improve their own well-being
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This Mother's Day, ditch the guilt trip
May 10, 2013, Globe and Mail
Many working mothers feel torn between their dual roles, but they are often healthier and happier than their stay-at-home counterparts
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A line between sweet and skimpy
May 10, 2013, New York Times
Parents today face the challenges of marketing, media and peers that encourage girls to dress in sexualized clothing