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"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

"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

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77,020 views • 3 years ago

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 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:

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34,463 views • 1 year ago

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:

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:

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18,456 views • 7 months ago

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:

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:

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18,649 views • 11 months ago

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

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

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21,352 views • 1 year ago

How important is regular communication between parents and teens to stay #SafeOnSocial? As Jacqueline Howard 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.

How important is regular communication between parents and teens to stay #SafeOnSocial? As Jacqueline Howard 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.

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22,349 views • 3 years ago

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

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

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15,657 views • 2 years ago

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

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

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16,542 views • 2 years ago

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

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

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17,223 views • 3 years ago

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