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Sue Grigson’s research could help change the way we treat addiction
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Struggling with your career? This psychological intervention may help
Amid cost-of-living worries and concern for the nation’s future, stress is reshaping Americans’ lives
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How to leverage psychology to aid a war-torn world
Psychological science can help us understand why conflicts happen, inform how best to rebuild communities and nations, and help prevent future violence.
Generations unite to address loneliness, climate change, other global challenges
Increasing generational connections has the potential to impact some of society’s most intractable problems.
Psychologists are leading new approaches to combat youth substance misuse
Experts are employing new holistic programs to help steer kids away—or at least keep them from dying—from illicit substances.
Autistic adults are struggling to get care for anxiety and depression. Here’s how practitioners can step uplogin required
There are few, if any, support services for autistic people transitioning to adulthood.
Rosalynn Carter's lasting impact on mental health
The former first lady never let up on her mission of better care, greater dignity, and reduced stigma for people with mental illness and their families.
Psychology programs prep for steep drop in college students
U.S. military is hiring thousands of psychologists to help reduce sexual assault
The move comes after an estimated 25% increase in military sexual assaults since 2018.
Psychology goes to Hollywood to dispel stigma
Anger is sometimes a gift, the power of suppressing unwanted thoughts, and more research
The latest peer-reviewed studies within psychology and related fields.
More than half of adults with chronic pain experience anxiety and depression
Many also experience work limitations, difficulty completing errands alone, and trouble taking part in social activities.
The most and least common specialty areas for licensed psychologists
Clinical psychology is the top self-reported specialty, whereas clinical neuropsychology is the top ABPP certification.
Psychology is impacting legislation through advocacy
Psychology takes the stage at Consumer Electronics Show 2024
This social psychologist at the CDC is working to improve youth mental health
Can licensed practitioners be prohibited from engaging in conversion therapy efforts?
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