APA in the News
Don't spare the children... resilience can boost life spans
February 9, 2012, The Sydney Morning Herald
Psychologist Howard Friedman finds withstanding stress often leads to a long life.
Social media's role debated in suicide intervention
February 8, 2012, The Orange County Register
The American Psychological Association and the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards commissioned a joint task force to draft new ethical guidelines for psychologists about how and when they should use electronic forms of communication in their professions.
Prop 8 decision praised by psychological group
February 7, 2012, Mother Nature Network
APA has hailed the overturning of California's Proposition 8, citing marriage's positive effects on health and wellness.
How prejudice reveals the caveman in men
February 6, 2012, MSNBC
Like their ancestors who fought outsiders for land and potential mates, the modern guy still holds such prejudices against "outgroups."
Internet plays a growing role in suicide intervention
February 4, 2012, Detroit Free Press
Recent guidelines have been drafted for how and went psychologists should use electronic communication in their professions.
Using video games to reduce violence
February 3, 2012, The Philadelphia Enquirer
Media's influence on real violence is not what conventional wisdom suggests.
7 tricks to help stressed moms chill out
January 26, 2012, MSNBC
Stave off parental burnout in 2012.
Does technology affect happiness?
January 25, 2012, The New York Times
Smartphones and computers may be changing emotional development.
Learn how to beat stress
January 25, 2012, Atlanta Journal Constitution
Stress levels continue to hover at an unhealthy level.
Grief could join list of disorders
January 24, 2012, The New York Times
When does a broken heart become a diagnosis?
Picking a therapist: The right fit is critical so ask the right questions
January 22, 2012, Detroit Free Press
Important criteria for an important task.
Zero-tolerance policies bleed education
January 21, 2012, Columbus Dispatch
Ohio's education policies are taking a toll on the student population.
Six unusual psychology jobs
January 19, 2012, PsychCentral
Psychologists work in plenty of unexpected places.
Help female employees get healthy
January 16, 2012, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The many commitments of women often take a toll on their well-being, and that's a problem for their employers.
Memory myths
January 13, 2012, The Guardian
Debunking common misperceptions.
Facebook, nice girls and self-worth
January 12, 2012, The Huffington Post
The nice things girls say to each other on Facebook may be more important than cyberbullying.
Study: Avoiding an abusive boss not the best strategy
January 11, 2012, EHS Today
A study from APA's International Journal of Stress Management suggests strategies for handling bad bosses.
Sonogram statute is unblocked by court
January 11, 2012, San Antonio Express
A recent ruling in Texas fuels the ongoing debate over abortion.
Judges don't have to screen witnesses, court rules
January 11, 2012, USA Today
Despite high rates of mistakes, Supreme Court rules eyewitnesses may continue to testify without being screened.
A history of dieting
January 7, 2012, The Economist
A new book examines trends over the past 2,000 years.