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Amid cost-of-living worries and concern for the nation’s future, stress is reshaping Americans’ lives
Candice Hargons, PhD, elected as 2028 APA president
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The science of why friendships keep us healthy
American culture prioritizes romance, but psychological science is exploring the human need for platonic relationships and the specific ways in which they bolster well-being.
Prescriptive authority gains new momentum
Legislative victories, new training opportunities, and a maturing of the field are giving prescriptive authority a new boost.
More people in the U.S. die of alcohol-related causes than from opioids and other drugs. Psychologists are working to change that
Cultural beliefs paint alcohol use disorder as black and white, a mindset that often means too few people get help for problematic drinking.
That salad isn’t just good for your nutrition—it may help stave off depression
Growing evidence suggests consuming healthy foods and micronutrients fosters better mental health, while poor-quality diets diminish it.
How does marijuana affect the brain? Psychological researchers examine impact on different age groups over time
New legislation is helping scientists and manufacturers study the effects of cannabis and develop guidelines for use.
Abortion bans cause outsized harm for people of color
Increasing restrictions on reproductive care inflict a significant physical and mental burden that ripples across generations—especially for people of color.
More states may soon require psychologists to be trained in equity, diversity, and inclusion
A growing number of state psychological associations are proposing legislation that will include EDI as part of psychologists’ continuing education requirement.
How to use ChatGPT as a learning tool
Artificial intelligence can help prepare students for the real world by encouraging critical thinking—with a few caveats.
Measurement-based care is giving psychologists and their patients a better picture of treatment progress
Consistent outcome monitoring can empower patients and reduce the chances that they will deteriorate during treatment.
The effects of workplace stress on spouses, mania skews sense of smell, and more research
The latest peer-reviewed studies within psychology and related fields.
Rising health care costs and access to care are major stressors—especially for women and Hispanic Americans
Women and Hispanic Americans are more likely than others to lack access to affordable, quality health care.
There aren’t enough psychologists trained to treat kids in need. Here’s why
About 46% of psychologists report increases in demand from adolescents, but many don’t have the experience needed to treat them.
Column: Seven medicines for healing collective trauma
Column: APA teams up with key partners to tackle issues on teens and social media, workplace mental health, and more
A mentally ill prison inmate was denied exercise in solitary confinement. He's now petitioning the Supreme Court
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