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Congratulations to Dr. David Lubinski!
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Ahead of Veterans Day: many veterans who need mental health care still aren't receiving it. In The Ripon Forum, APA's K. Conwell Smith shares three ways to help close that gap. Read the op-ed:
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Could a simple prompt help close gender gaps in hiring? A new study found encouraging job applicants to refer others, especially women, increased the number of women recommended for open roles. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies:
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Most of us know how to care for our physical health, but far fewer know how to care for our brain health. At Dreamforce 2026, APA CEO Dr. Arthur C. Evans Jr. explained how AI can help close that gap, delivering personalized, science-backed guidance at scale.
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A candidate’s perceived cultural background may shape how employers evaluate their fit for a role. Research shows stereotypes about foreignness can contribute to racial disparities in hiring. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies:
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To mark Veterans Day this week, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Rajeev Ramchand as he talks about the mental health challenges many veterans deal with. Hear the full discussion:
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Brain development is a long-term process. Findings suggest delaying cannabis use could support cognitive growth, with researchers observing slower gains in memory and thinking skills among young users over time. Read more highlights from recent studies.
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Congratulations to Dr. Irene M. Pepperberg!
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Not sure what to type into that AI box? Dr. David Cooper, chair of APA’s Mental Health Tech Advisory Committee, suggests telling the AI your goal and asking it to help you write the prompt. Check out APA’s AI Essentials for Practitioners video series.
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Do we learn new words better by hearing them first or seeing them first? Research suggests hearing a word before seeing it written may improve our ability to remember how to write it later. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies:
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Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Mize Nelson!
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In this week’s episode of Speaking of Psychology, Dr. Gabrielle Wong-Parodi discusses how to build climate-resilient communities, effectively communicate climate risks, and help decision-makers put research into practice. Hear the full conversation:
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Can you convincingly pretend not to know the answer? Researchers found people were surprisingly good at acting naive when they already knew a game’s solution. The catch? Their “naive” behavior became predictable. Read more research highlights:
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In space, astronauts must exercise or their muscles waste away. APA CEO Dr. Arthur C. Evans Jr. says young people face a similar risk with AI: when technology does the thinking, critical skills can atrophy. Real learning requires friction, he told Dreamforce 2026 attendees.
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When uncertainty feels overwhelming, these evidence-based strategies can help.
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This Election Day, APA and the U.S. Election Assistance Commission share science-backed tools to help you handle tense moments with confidence. Browse the toolkit and send it to a poll worker you know. Thank you for the work you’re doing today.
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Have a bold idea to share with the psychology community? Submit a proposal for a session at APA 2027, August 12–14, in San Francisco, California!
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Congratulations to Dr. Jannette McMenamy!
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The day before Election Day, one thing is clear: the cost of day-to-day life weighs heavily on Americans. Nearly 8 in 10 adults cited the cost of living as a significant source of stress, according to Stress in America 2026. Read the full report:
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Watching competitive sports may increase a “win-lose” mentality—the belief that one person’s gain comes at another’s expense. Understanding this mindset could lead to more collaborative ways to solve problems. Read more highlights from recent studies:
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