Let It Go: Mental Breaks After Work Improve Sleep
WASHINGTON -- If you’ve had a bad day at work thanks to rude colleagues, doing something fun and relaxing after you punch out could net you a better night’s sleep.
19-Apr-2018 4:40 PM EDT
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Magination Press Moves Up Publication Date of Book to Help Children Understand Police Shootings
Magination Press, the children’s book imprint of the American Psychological Association, has moved the publication date of “Something Happened in Our Town,” a book to help children understand and deal with police shootings of civilians, to May...
12-Apr-2018 1:10 PM EDT
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APA Statement Regarding Transgender Individuals Serving in Military
WASHINGTON -- Following is a statement by Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, regarding President Trump’s placing new limits on transgender individuals serving in the military:
26-Mar-2018 2:55 PM EDT
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Omnibus Budget Bill Includes Important Provisions Supporting Public Health, APA Says
WASHINGTON – The American Psychological Association commended congressional leaders for crafting a budget that puts public health over politics.
22-Mar-2018 11:45 AM EDT
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APA Gives Mixed Review to President's Opioid Plan
WASHINGTON -- Following is the statement of Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, CEO of the American Psychological Association, regarding President Trump’s plan to address the opioid epidemic:
20-Mar-2018 10:35 AM EDT
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Students Who Are Old for Their Grade More Likely to Enroll in College
WASHINGTON -- Teens who are old for their grade appear to feel more confident about their academic abilities and are more likely to enroll in college than their younger peers, according to research published by the American Psychological...
14-Mar-2018 5:00 PM EDT
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Coping with Trauma After Parkland and Other Distressing Episodes
Exposure to trauma is increasingly common among school-aged American students, yet many affected children are not receiving the mental health care that could enable them to heal and thrive. Schools are the most common source of mental health care...
5-Mar-2018 12:05 PM EST
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Behavior in High School Predicts Income and Occupational Success Later in Life
Being a responsible student, maintaining an interest in school and having good reading and writing skills will not only help a teenager get good grades in high school but could also be predictors of educational and occupational success decades...
22-Feb-2018 1:00 PM EST
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APA Offers Research, Experts on Sexual Harassment Prevention in the Workplace
As you report on the ongoing allegations and reports of high-profile workplace sexual harassment and assaults, resources are available for companies that are evaluating their own sexual harassment prevention policies and training programs....
29-Nov-2017 3:20 PM EST
Experts Available to Discuss Suicide Risk, Treatment Ahead of Suicide Prevention Week
8-Sep-2017 3:05 PM EDT
Psychologists Available to Discuss Charlottesville Violence
As you are reporting on various aspects of the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, psychologists are available to discuss how white supremacy, racism and prejudice can lead to extremism, how police should handle potentially violent demonstrations...
14-Aug-2017 4:40 PM EDT
Psychologists Available to Discuss Psychology of Deception
With the growing disagreement between the White House and the media over what constitutes fact, the American Psychological Association has made available psychology experts who can comment on the issue of deception, including why some people...
25-Jan-2017 2:30 PM EST
Psychology Expert on the Effect of Long-Term Exposure to Fake News and Tips to Defend Against It
14-Dec-2016 1:05 PM EST
Psychologists Available to Discuss World AIDS Day
29-Nov-2016 9:00 AM EST
Psychologists Available to Discuss Causes, Treatment of PTSD Among Servicemembers
With discussion in the presidential campaign of servicemembers and military veterans who experience post-traumatic stress disorder, psychologists are available to talk about the research behind the latest understanding and treatment of PTSD.
4-Oct-2016 2:45 PM EDT
The Psychology of Transgender
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19-Nov-2015 12:05 AM EST
