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Congratulations to Dr. Candice Hargons, a tenured associate professor of behavioral, social, and health education sciences at Emory University, for being elected as APA’s 2028 president. She will serve as 2027 president-elect as of January 1. Learn more:

Procrastination isn’t fixed—it changes as we grow. Research suggests it tends to decrease in young adulthood, linking shifts in behavior to personality and life outcomes over time. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies:

Can friendships help reduce prejudice? A longitudinal study of adolescents found friends influence each other’s attitudes over time, especially when they start out with opposing views. See more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies:

Feeling your feelings and enlisting community support is critical when dealing with collective grief. Civil rights lawyer @SIfill_ spoke with APA President Dr. Thema earlier this month about the role of mental health in democracy. ▶️

"I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to those who have lost loved ones in the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey...We're standing with you, and the global community is also in solidarity for your healing and recovery."—APA President Dr. Thema

New research suggests anti-Black racism underlies negative reactions to requests for DEI statements for employment among people who identify as conservative. See more from recent peer-reviewed studies:

New research in Psychological Trauma shows that dropout rates vary widely across #PTSD treatments for veterans. Identifying which approaches keep people engaged can help clinicians better support long-term recovery. Learn more:

Burnout is often misunderstood as just stress and exhaustion, but it’s much more than that—it’s an organizational failing. Listen to Dr. Christina Maslach explain the origins of #burnout and how to prevent it from affecting your team:

Most misinformation online comes from a small group of "superspreaders," Jay Van Bavel, PhD explained last week at #APA2024. Learn more about why we believe, share, and act on false information: #facts #truth #socialmedia #psychology

How important is regular communication between parents and teens to stay #SafeOnSocial? As @JacqEHoward points out, our new recommendations emphasize asking your teen regularly about what they are seeing, how it makes them feel, and how they might respond to harmful situations.

In 2004, the average attention span was two and a half minutes. Now, it is about 47 seconds. Why does this matter? Research shows constantly switching our attention from one thing to the next is stressing us out, says Dr. Gloria Mark. #stress #focus #science #psychology

You've probably been hearing a lot about the effects of #socialmedia on teen brains. APA Chief Science Officer Mitch Prinstein breaks down the science in two minutes. For more, read APA's health advisory on social media use in adolescence: #SafeOnSocial

Parents, we share your concerns. Here are four science-backed strategies you can use now to help teens navigate social media from APA Chief Science Officer Mitch Prinstein. #SafeOnSocial

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth is a great time to focus on managing your #stress levels. Take a minute to relax with this science-based exercise—you deserve it! ⏲️🧠