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American Psychological Association Applauds Prop 8 Ruling
February 7, 2012
Research shows that marriage provides numerous health and wellness benefits
Latest APA Survey Reveals Deepening Concerns About Connection Between Chronic Disease and Stress
January 11, 2012
Psychologists warn of a rising public health dilemma, especially for high-risk groups
American Psychological Association Seeks Applicants for 6th Annual APA Excellence in Librarianship Award
January 9, 2012
This Award was created to recognize an outstanding contribution to psychology and behavioral sciences librarianship within the past 5 years

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.