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Rural communities tackle youth mental health care gaps

How psychologists are working to helping more young people access the mental health care they deserve in small, underserved towns

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Struggling with your career? This psychological intervention may help

Acceptance and commitment therapy-based intervention linked to improved well-being and less distress among people facing work challenges
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Amid cost-of-living worries and concern for the nation’s future, stress is reshaping Americans’ lives

Many U.S. adults are withdrawing from activities due to stress, turning to artificial intelligence for support
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Candice Hargons, PhD, elected as 2028 APA president

Will serve as 2027 president-elect before becoming president on January 1, 2028
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