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Monitor on Psychology

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Features

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The many pathways of empty nesting

This stage can free parents to pursue their goals and passions
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The hidden cost of workplace rustout

Chronic boredom at work erodes health and productivity

CE Corner

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Building a career in school consulting

Consulting psychologists bring mental health and assessment expertise to schools

Judicial notebook

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Parents, pronouns, and public schools

Recent ruling upholds schools’ ability to maintain affirming environments

Career

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How chatbots are enhancing clinician training

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Understanding “AI psychosis”

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Hot List

Chatbots and guidance for navigating AI-generated advice

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From the president

Reset with intention after a demanding year

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From the CEO

Psychology’s moment in brain health

Research

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In brief

Beliefs and intentions link self-control with healthy behaviors

Summaries of recent research from psychology and related fields
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Datapoint

Psychology program trends in funding, cohorts, and stipends

Nearly half of programs made at least one financial or cohort size reduction
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By the numbers

Global mental health is worsening

Worldwide, the picture is grim, primarily tied to violence and war 

People

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Psychologists in the news

Recent awards, appointments, and honors
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Megan Weishaar helps severely burned patients cope

Rehabilitation psychologist improves mental and physical health outcomes

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Date created: September 2026

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