Narcissism decreases with age, study finds
July 11, 2024, Press releaseBut people who are more narcissistic as children tend to remain so as adults
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But people who are more narcissistic as children tend to remain so as adults
APA responds to surgeon general’s advisory on firearm violence
June 25, 2024, Press release‘An urgent call for action,’ says APA CEO
APA welcomes surgeon general’s highlighting dangers of social media to kids
June 17, 2024, Press releaseJoins call to protect youth, who are most vulnerable to such products
APA praises supreme court decision to maintain access to abortion drug
June 13, 2024, Press releasePolicies based on concept abortion is harmful to women not supported by science, says CEO
APA poll finds younger workers feel stressed, lonely and undervalued
June 13, 2024, Press releaseNearly one-third of U.S. workers prefer working with people their own age
Benefits of failure are overrated
June 10, 2024, Press releaseSuccess follows failure less often than expected, study finds
Violence, aggression against educators grew post-pandemic
May 30, 2024, Press releaseAfter lull during COVID-19 lockdowns, incidents rebound beyond pre-pandemic levels, surveys say
APA CEO receives humanitarian award
May 16, 2024, Press releaseEvans recognized for contributions advancing mental health care
Why do we overindulge?
May 16, 2024, Press releaseBeing distracted while engaging in enjoyable activities can reduce satisfaction, lead to overcompensation, study says
Getting out of the political echo chamber
May 13, 2024, Press releasePsychological research offers strategies for healthy political discussions among people with opposing views
People think “old age” starts later than it used to, study finds
April 22, 2024, Press releaseIncreases in life expectancy, later retirement could explain shift in public perception of when old age begins
APA welcomes federal rule adding protections from sexual harassment based on sexual orientation, gender identity
April 19, 2024, Press releaseChanges will protect LGBTQ+ students, says APA CEO
APA alarmed by poor network access for mental health patients
April 17, 2024, Press releaseCites mental health parity report finding insurance network access ten times worse for psychological care vs. medical care
APA report calls on social media companies to take responsibility to protect youth
April 16, 2024, Press releaseRaising age of social media permissions not sufficient, APA says
People who use willpower alone to achieve goals, resist temptation, deemed more trustworthy
April 11, 2024, Press releaseWhy people are reluctant to use incentives, deterrents, even when they know they work
Middle-aged Americans lonelier than European counterparts
March 18, 2024, Press releaseCultural norms, socioeconomics, social safety nets could all contribute to ‘loneliness gap,’ study says
APA Council of Representatives adopts updated guidelines for psychological practice with older adults
March 11, 2024, Press releaseGuidelines aim to help better meet the needs of older populations
Erick the Architect, Chelsea Cutler, MILCK fight mental health stigma through music
March 7, 2024, APA newsArtists share their wisdom and experiences coping with mental health challenges
APA calls for prohibiting punitive isolation of youths in juvenile justice settings
March 6, 2024, Press releaseAdopts resolution citing research showing negative impacts on mental health, development
APA adopts resolution on secure firearms storage to prevent suicides
February 29, 2024, Press releaseNotes effectiveness of placing time, distance between individuals and firearms to save lives
APA adopts groundbreaking policy supporting transgender, gender diverse, nonbinary individuals
February 28, 2024, Press releaseGovernment bans on gender-affirming care disregard body of research, legal role of parents and caregivers, resolution states
Living in violent neighborhoods affects children’s brain development
February 22, 2024, Press releaseNurturing parents can buffer against harmful effects, study finds
Socioeconomic insights shift hiring views
February 1, 2024, Press releaseKnowing about socioeconomic disparities impacts fairness perceptions, study finds