What are you talking about?
As we continue to face an ever-evolving “new normal,” psychologists can stay up to date with “Six Things Psychologists Are Talking About,” APA’s biweekly e-newsletter offering the latest news in psychology. “Six” offers the best in psychology journalism to help readers stay current on trends in the field, new research and much more between issues of the Monitor. If you are not yet a subscriber, sign up at Six Things Psychologists Are Talking About or on MyAPA. Share your thoughts, experiences or story ideas at Six Things.
Learn about the APA presidential candidates
The candidates for APA’s 2022 president are Steven D. Hollon, PhD, Thomas G. Plante, PhD, Kirk J. Schneider, PhD, Susan Krauss Whitbourne, PhD, and Frank C. Worrell, PhD. They will be answering questions on important topics throughout the summer at “2020 Nominations and Elections.”
Did you know?
APA’s resources related to COVID-19 for members and the public are at “APA COVID-19 Information and Resources.”
Losing rituals, creating new ones
A new episode of APA’s “Speaking of Psychology” podcast features Michael I. Norton, PhD, of Harvard Business School, on why the loss of graduation and other rituals during the pandemic affects us and how adopting new rituals can reduce our stress.
Help for children learning from home
Parents and teachers can help children learn effectively from home using evidence-based research. Find the first of five fact sheets sharing actionable advice, “8 Tips for Fostering Children’s Self-Regulation and Promoting Creativity,” online.
A new tool for learning APA Style
APA has developed a free tutorial on the style and grammar essentials of the new seventh edition of the APA Style manual to share with students and others who are learning academic writing. Find it at APA Style.
APA 2020 is going virtual
To protect the health and safety of members and the community, APA 2020 will be a virtual event, held Aug. 6–8 and accessible to psychologists all over the world. Sign up for registration updatesopens in new window.