October 2014 | Monitor on Psychology

An APA presidential initiative seeks to improve the public's appreciation and understanding of psychological science.

Elissa Epel is studying how personality, stress processes and environment affect our DNA — and how we might lessen damaging effects.

The Facebook emotional contagion study raises new questions.

News from APA's Center for Workforce Studies

In addition to approving proposals for improving the association’s governance system, the APA Council of Representatives endorsed initiatives to bring emerging science to practice and psychology’s expertise to human welfare.

111 Fellows were elected by the APA Board of Directors and Council of Representatives at APA's annual convention.

Psychologists around the country are bringing behavioral science to the public by conducting research on the exhibit floor at science centers and museums.

Can brain-training games keep your mind young?

The United States leads the world in incarceration. A new report explores why — and offers recommendations for fixing the system.

Stop tolerating these realities.

Chronic fatigue syndrome remains misunderstood and understudied. Psychologists are among those trying to change that.

Mental health care professionals may be victims of stalking more than most other professionals, but few are prepared to recognize and respond to the behavior safely and ethically. Now, psychologists are developing guidelines to help.

Graduate student in counseling psychology and future health psychologist.