September 2023 Monitor on Psychology

Monitor on Psychology

COVER STORY

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Social media brings benefits and risks to teens

New psychological research exposes the harms and positive outcomes of social media. APA’s recommendations aim to add science-backed balance to the discussion.

FEATURES

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Teaching social-emotional learning is under attack

Bills in at least eight states have sought to ban or limit SEL, and some parents around the country are also rallying against it. 
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Why are some people more susceptible to severe PMS?

Emerging research on “hormonal sensitivity” is opening up new avenues for suicide prevention and other interventions.
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Extreme sports can provide mental health benefits

Researchers are helping athletes combine their extensive training with knowledge in judgment assessment to teach adventurers skills they can implement in the outdoors.

CE CORNER

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Menopause can be rough. Psychology is here to help

A wealth of psychological research offers insights on how women can experience the transition with greater comfort and insight.

NEWS

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Food banks and school cafeterias need healthier options

Members of the field are helping lead public health interventions aimed at reducing the nation’s stubbornly high obesity rates.
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Making digital interventions accessible and affordable

Psychologists are advocating for reimbursements for digital therapeutics—apps that can treat, manage, or prevent mental health conditions.

CAREER

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Transparency and communication are key to building successful research collaborations

Working together can make research stronger, but cooperation can be complicated.

RESEARCH

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In brief

Jump in drug overdoses among older adults, a blood test for anxiety, and more research

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

College presidents are still mostly White, male, and older. And they’re leaving jobs sooner

They cite increased polarization in higher education and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Datapoint

Nearly 40% of psychologists have a waitlist

Psychologists serving children, teens, young adults, and specific ethnic populations are most in demand.
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President’s column

Psychologists should commit to thriving and growth

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Update from the CEO

APA’s work on kids and social media is a resounding success

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Judicial notebook

The psychology behind how the public assigns fault and responsibility

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Conversation

Helping families deal with school avoidance: 3 questions for Naomi Fisher

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People

Psychologists in the news

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The hot list

Toxic workplaces, new PsycTherapy® resources, and more

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Date created: September 2023

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