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Restricting access to abortion likely to lead to mental health harms, APA asserts

The association cites decades of research indicating negative impacts of forcing women to carry unwanted pregnancies to term

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Children’s Mental Health

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How psychologists are supporting parents via Instagram

Psychologists have become the go-to parenting gurus of Instagram
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Why young brains are especially vulnerable to social media

The science behind how apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat impact your child’s brain
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How can we minimize Instagram’s harmful effects?

Psychologists’ research has shown that Instagram use is associated both with beneficial and detrimental effects

Psychology in the Workplace

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Striving for mental health excellence in the workplace

Make a commitment to support employee mental health and influence a workplace culture shift
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How these organizations are leading in making employee mental health a priority

Learn more from these case studies of successful leaders promoting mental health among workers
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Supporting employees’ psychological well-being for maximum return

Psychological science can provide answers to take your organization to the next level

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Leaders of major U.S. nonprofits call on CEOs to increase mental health support in the workplace

APA decries Florida guidance calling for withholding treatment for gender nonconforming children

For cooperative teams, modesty leaves the best impression

Lies that “might” eventually come true seem less unethical

Certain personality traits associated with cognitive functioning late in life

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