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American Psychological Association Recent Press Releases

ψ American Psychological Association Recent Press Releases Recent news releases for reporters and media outlets regarding new psychological research, APA activities, current national events, and new APA products and services. Link to the source
  • Female Terrorists' Bios Belie Stereotypes, Study Finds
    Similarities with male terrorists counter commonly held images link to source

  • HIV Prevention Measures Must Include Behavioral Strategies to Work, says APA
    Truvada alone not sufficient, given adherence and other challenges link to source

  • Media Advisory: American Psychological Association Highlights Research Into Social Media Use by Preadolescent Girls at Capitol Hill Event
    Roy Pea, PhD, will present peer-reviewed research into the online habits of preadolescent girls link to source

  • Psychology Teachers Earn APA TOPSS Award for Excellence in Teaching
    Award recipients recognized for commitment to psychology education link to source

  • Anger: How to Recognize and Deal with a Common Emotion
    Seven questions for anger expert Howard Kassinove, PhD link to source

  • Male College Students Believe Taking Performance-Enhancing Drugs for Sports is More Unethical than Using Stimulants to Improve Grades, According to New Study
    Misuse of prescription drugs seen as 'more necessary’ for success, study finds link to source

  • Individualized Treatments Are Future of Autism Therapies, According to Psychologist
    Seven questions for Laura Schreibman, PhD link to source

  • APA Marks Mental Health Awareness Month with Focus on Immigrant and Child Mental Health Issues
    Traumatized children and health care disparities among immigrants are issues that will be spotlighted during Mental Health Awareness Month link to source

  • Guidelines for Preparing High School Psychology Teachers Approved
    New guidelines now go to state boards of education link to source

  • Psychologists Available to Discuss Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    Accurate diagnosis and treatment of PTSD crucial for members of military link to source

  • APA Task Force Report Outlines Actions to End Discrimination
    More education, research needed to end challenges of discrimination link to source

  • In Certain Jobs, Supervisor Support Can Reduce Absenteeism
    Work hazards usually not to blame for employees missing work, research says link to source

  • Recent Generations Focus More on Fame, Money Than Giving Back
    Young adults less interested in community issues, politics and environment, finds new research link to source

  • Congressman Paul Tonko Recognized for Advocacy Work on Mental Health Issues
    In recognition of his advocacy work and legislative accomplishments on mental health issues, Congressman Paul Tonko was honored with the 2012 Outstanding Leadership Award link to source

  • New Mexico State Senator Mary Kay Papen Recognized for Advocacy Work on Mental Health Issues
    In recognition of her legislative accomplishments to support behavioral health access and awareness, New Mexico State Senator Mary Kay Papen received the 2012 State Legislator of the Year Award link to source

  • Reducing Academic Pressure May Help Children Succeed
    Telling children learning is difficult could reduce fear of failure, research finds link to source

  • APA Survey Finds Feeling Valued at Work Linked to Well-Being and Performance
    Five organizations receive APA’s Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards, nine honored for best practices link to source

  • Mental Health Care Treatment for Immigrants Needs Retooling, According to Task Force
    Report identifies need for research on immigrants, not just ethnic minority populations link to source

  • Women Happier in Relationships When Men Feel Their Pain
    Believing your partner is trying to be empathetic more important to relationship than actual empathy, according to new study link to source

  • Work-Focused Psychotherapy Can Help Employees Return to Work Sooner
    Speedy return to work did not weaken mental recovery, according to new study link to source

  • Study: Impulsive Kids May Play More Video Games
    More Gaming May Lead to More Impulsivity, Attention Difficulties link to source

  • Blacks with Higher Education Less Likely to Seek Mental Health Services, Particularly if They Have Previous Treatment Experience
    Stigma, lack of trust remain barriers link to source

  • Congress Passes Legislation That Will Affect Mental Health Services
    Medicare cuts would include psychotherapy payment reduction link to source

  • La falta de fuerza de voluntad puede obstaculizar mejoras en la salud y las finanzas personales
    Nuevo informe de APA explica aspectos científicos de la fuerza de voluntad y el autocontrol link to source

  • Lack of Willpower May Be Obstacle to Improving Personal Health and Finances
    New APA report explains the science behind willpower and self-control. link to source


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