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FEATURES

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The need for paid parental leave

Psychologists’ research shows why employers and policymakers need to more strongly consider paid parental leave
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More growth in less time

Psychologists are applying research on single-session interventions to improve patients’ symptoms in one visit

COVER STORY

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The science behind creativity

Psychologists and neuroscientists are exploring where creativity comes from and how to increase your own

NEWS

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Promoting high school psychology as a science

New initiatives aim to elevate the subject’s status as a science and help students learn how to apply psychological science in everyday life
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Concerns about increased campus assault

The ongoing pandemic may spur an increase in sexual violence on college campuses

CE CORNER

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Talking to patients about firearm safety

Providers can help reduce injuries and deaths by talking with patients about storage during high-risk periods

RESEARCH

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In brief

How funny memes help us cope with the stress of COVID-19, and more research

The latest peer-reviewed studies within psychology and related fields
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By the numbers

Drug overdoses are skyrocketing, especially among Black men

Drug overdose rates among all ethnic groups and both men and women rose significantly with synthetic opioids and pandemic stressors playing a big part

CAREER

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Supporting parents via Instagram

Can psychologists impact families for the better through social media?
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How to get comfortable talking with the media

Popular media plays a key role in communicating your research or expertise to the public
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Interventions for medically vulnerable patients

The Duke Digital Health Science Center leverages tech to help people make healthy choices
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Live long and prosper

Aiming for unity, rather than division, will guide us toward a more prosperous future
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Update from the CEO

Psychology solving problems

To elevate psychology for the public, our approach needs to reflect our lessons learned in communicating our science
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Judicial notebook

How can Title IX regulations best serve students?

Revisions to Title IX regulations are underway, but will the changes benefit students?
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Conversation

Psychology coverage is vital for scientists: 6 questions for Laura Helmuth

Scientific American editor expands the magazine’s coverage of psychology
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People

Psychologists in the news

News about the noteworthy accomplishments and happenings of selected APA members
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The hot list

New system for consistency in health service psychology, save the date for APA 2022, and more

Resources, opportunities, and news for psychologists from APA

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