Work & well-being: New Work in America survey reveals toxic workplaces
APA’s latest Work in America survey finds that 19% of workers say their workplace is very or somewhat toxic, and more than 1 in 5 workers say they have experienced harm to their mental health at work. But the data also highlighted progress in the workplace regarding mental health support. The majority (77%) of workers report being very (36%) or somewhat (41%) satisfied with the support for mental health and well-being they receive from their employers, and 92% of respondents indicate that it is very (57%) or somewhat (35%) important to them to work for an organization that values their emotional and psychological well-being.
The Work in America report highlights recommendations for how employers can implement improvements across the U.S. Surgeon General’s Framework for Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace “five essentials.”
Read the full Work in America report.
Skill-building: APA has doubled its PsycTherapy® resources
APA’s PsycTherapy® streaming video platform now features 1,000 hours of videos designed to help clinical and counseling psychology faculty, researchers, and students stay abreast of the latest psychotherapy techniques and sharpen their skills by observing candid, unscripted psychotherapy sessions featuring renowned therapists. The database provides examples of more than 200 therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based interventions, and includes more than 50 titles related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
There’s also a teaching guide on how faculty can use PsycTherapy® with students in training.
Media: Keep tabs on psychology in the news
Interested in reading news stories featuring APA members and staff, as well as APA journal articles and press releases? Subscribe to APA Media Watch, a free weekly newsletter that distills mainstream news coverage of APA members, fellows, and staff quoted in news stories, as well as APA journals recognized by name and APA news releases referenced by major media.
Careers: Resources for next-gen psychological scientists
APA offers a range of professional development videos focused on helping prospective graduate students pursue a career in psychological science. Topics covered include finding a program that is a good fit; top things to know when applying to grad school; writing a compelling application statement; interviewing with confidence; and navigating the application process as a student of color.
Petition: Support a new division on economic justice, poverty, and social class
APA members and fellows are invited to support the establishment of a new Division of Economic Justice, Poverty, and Social Class Issues using their MyAPA accounts. Learn more about the proposed division’s priorities. Find a list of all proposed APA divisions.
Training: A new specialty in psychoanalytic & psychodynamic psychology
In June, the American Board of Professional Psychology that grants board certification in psychology specialty areas approved a new specialty in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychology. The specialty was also endorsed by APA’s Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Subspecialties in Professional Psychology (CRSSPP) in April 2022, and APA’s Council of Representatives voted to formally approve the CRSSPP recommendation later that year. The ABPP approval is significant for practicing psychologists who want to earn board certification in the specialty area; the Council approval allows APA’s Commission on Accreditation to recognize graduate, internship, and postdoc training programs that offer specialty training experiences in this area.
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