Monitor on Psychology

COVER STORY

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Conversations are essential to our well-being. Psychologists are exploring the science of why they’re so powerful

Research suggests that asking questions that show you are listening can be one of the best ways to make a conversation click.

FEATURES

How to navigate adulthood on the autism spectrum

Lack of research and services for autistic adults compounds social and emotional challenges.

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More couples are divorcing after age 50 than ever before

Practitioners working with later-in-life divorcees can help patients explore eroded connections with family, friends, and their sense of belonging.

CE CORNER

First-ever APA guidelines for treatment of graduate students focus on equity, respect

New educational guidelines strongly influenced by sociopolitical events including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement.

NEWS

Education under siege

Experts predict more politically motivated bans that rob students of opportunity and foster a climate of fear in schools.

Psychologists are breaking down the mental health barriers for immigrants

Record numbers of people are seeking residency and refuge in the United States, but structural barriers make it hard for many to thrive.

CAREER

Can religion and spirituality have a place in therapy? Experts say yes

Most psychologists have little training on addressing spirituality and religion in therapy, but these resources can be a source of strength during challenging times.

How to take a break from your practice

Pausing from providing therapy is a scary idea for many psychologists, but these respites are vital in more ways than one.

RESEARCH

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In brief

Limiting social media boosts mental health, the negatives of body positivity, and more research

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

By the numbers

Nearly half of the oldest Americans have disabilities

The COVID-19 pandemic was especially hard on adults who have disabilities, inflicting almost twice the rate of distress on them as on adults without disabilities.