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Optimism Can Boost Saving, Especially for Lower-Income Individuals

Being optimistic about the future may help people save more money, and the effect appears strongest among those with lower incomes, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
27-Jan-2025 7:10 PM EST Add to Favorites

Parental Favoritism Isn't a Myth

“For decades, researchers have known that differential treatment from parents can have lasting consequences for children,” said lead author Alexander Jensen, PhD, an associate professor at Brigham Young University. “This study helps us...
13-Jan-2025 11:15 PM EST Add to Favorites

Insurance Challenges Limit Psychologists’ Capacity to Address Ongoing Mental Health Needs

Although demand for mental health treatment remains high, administrative and financial barriers are preventing many psychologists from participating in insurance networks, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2024 Practitioner...
17-Dec-2024 12:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

After a Divisive Election, Most U.S. Adults Ready to Avoid Politics This Holiday

A majority of U.S. adults hope to avoid political discussions during the holidays and, in some cases, family members they disagree with, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association.
9-Dec-2024 3:00 PM EST Add to Favorites

APA Issues Recommendations for Teens Viewing Online Videos

In response to the increasing volume and accessibility of video content for youth on streaming channels and various online platforms, the American Psychological Association has issued its first ever set of recommendations to help parents,...
20-Nov-2024 12:10 AM EST Add to Favorites

Texting Abbreviations Makes Senders Seem Insincere, Study Finds

If you want to seem sincere and receive more responses to your texts, spell out words instead of abbreviating them, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
8-Nov-2024 12:20 PM EST Add to Favorites

How COVID-19 Transformed Family Dinners

While the lockdowns associated with COVID-19 pandemic led many families to eat more meals at home, they had an additional benefit: an increase in the quality of family time during those dinners, according to research published by the American...
28-Oct-2024 2:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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APA Poll: Future of Nation, Economy and Presidential Election Top U.S. Stressors

More than 7 in 10 adults said the future of the nation (77%) is a significant source of stress in their lives, with the economy (73%) and the 2024 U.S. presidential election (69%) following closely behind, according to the latest Stress in...
22-Oct-2024 12:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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Journal highlights contributions of Black psychologists

Despite historical strides and the important perspectives Black psychological researchers offer to their field, the contributions of Black psychologists have been left out of many foundational teachings in psychology, according to the journal...
5-Jul-2023 2:40 PM EDT

APA Chief Science Officer Available to Discuss Effects of Social Media on Children, Adolescents

4-Oct-2021 2:45 PM EDT

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How to really keep your New Year’s resolutions, according to a psychologist

10-Dec-2019 4:00 PM EST

Psychologists Available to Talk About Gun Violence, Hate Crimes, Radicalization

5-Aug-2019 3:55 PM EDT

PSYCHOLOGISTS AVAILABLE TO TALK ABOUT STIGMA, MENTAL HEALTH DISPARITIES TO MARK NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, which focuses on the mental health challenges experienced by underrepresented groups. Minorities face additional hurdles due to lack of adequate, culturally competent care and cultural stigma....
2-Jul-2019 3:40 PM EDT

Psychologists Available to Talk About Suicide

26-Mar-2019 11:20 AM EDT

Psychologists Available to Talk About Gun Violence, School Shootings

12-Feb-2019 9:40 AM EST

How Can Furloughed Feds Deal with the Stress of the Shutdown? APA Psychologist Offers Strategies

15-Jan-2019 3:05 PM EST

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