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Many mental disorders may share common genetic foundations, helping explain why conditions often co-occur.
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From service dogs for PTSD to therapy animals in hospitals and workplaces, animals support people’s mental health in many different ways. Dr. Maggie O’Haire breaks down what science has to say about the human-animal bond. Hear the full conversation:
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This month’s Psychology for a Better You looks at why achievement culture is intensifying and why the fix isn’t lowering your standards. It’s something psychologists call mattering. Also inside: how to quiet your inner critic when it strikes. Learn more:
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Congratulations to Dr. Sherry Kollmann!
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For many young people today, the journey to adulthood includes an extended phase of exploration, instability, and self-discovery shaped by today’s social and economic realities. Learn more:
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Many schools have snow day plans in place, but plans for hot classroom are often forgotten, says Dr. Nicole Barnes, APA’s executive lead psychologist for education. A new report from APA and our partners says it’s time for that to change. Learn more:
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Sports fans don’t just cheer on their teams. Dr. Daniel Wann breaks down how strong team identification can give people a built‑in community that boosts mental health, lowers loneliness, and even strengthens self‑esteem. Hear the full conversation:
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Culture influences the emotions we want to feel, even more than the ones we actually experience.
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Rising temperatures are making it harder for students to learn—and most schools aren't prepared. A new report looks at how extreme heat affects students’ health, development, and ability to learn, and what schools can do about it. Read more:
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Support from friends may matter more than we think—especially for intercultural couples. Research shows friend approval is linked to relationship quality, sometimes even more than family or societal acceptance. Read highlights from peer-reviewed studies:
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Feeling overwhelmed? Research shows just 10 minutes of petting a dog or cat can meaningfully reduce cortisol, your body’s primary stress hormone.
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As young adults become more independent, parents may need to renegotiate what support looks like. Psychologists say warmth, clear boundaries, and respect for autonomy can help families navigate this transition without slipping into control. Learn more:
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Congratulations to Dr. Monica L. Baskin!
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Workplace well-being isn’t one thing you fix—it’s an ecosystem leaders build over time. Dr. Dennis Stolle, APA’s senior director of applied psychology, breaks down the science behind what makes that possible, at an ASAE webinar on how flourishing employees drive mission success.
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Feeling connected doesn’t always mean feeling less alone, especially during early adulthood.
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Heat doesn’t just drain your energy—it can mess with your mind. Dr. Kim Meidenbauer explains the impact of rising temperatures on people’s cognitive abilities and the link between heat, violence, and aggression.
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Older adults may show greater flexibility in how they regulate emotions by adapting their strategies to be situationally appropriate and according to their sense of control over stressors.
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Extreme heat is a growing challenge for schools—but it’s not an insurmountable one.
A new report from APA and a coalition of national health & education organizations offers evidence-based steps for protecting students, educators, and communities:
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Hesitation in speech may signal deeper cognitive changes.
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Rising loneliness, elevated mental health concerns, pandemic disruption, social comparison, and economic uncertainty are impacting young people on the road to adulthood. Learn how to better support them:
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