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Advancing psychological science to promote health, education and human welfare.
Advancing psychological science to promote health, education and human welfare.

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Employees are less likely to work with each other when they perceive the economy as in recession. http://on.apa.org/2D6XUtL
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Can an app change your mood? Wearable devices and mobile apps that track mental health are hitting the market, but consumers should tread carefully. http://on.apa.org/2D4iYBh
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Singing loud for all to hear isn’t just a way to spread Christmas cheer, it may also help new mothers recover faster from postpartum depression http://on.apa.org/2D0yJZW
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While loneliness may be a growing public health threat, possibly equal to that of obesity or smoking, there is a distinct difference between loneliness and being alone, which may have some benefits of its own. http://on.apa.org/2D3Y1GH
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Scientists have tried all sorts of quick-fix tactics to train away racism, sexism and homophobia. This card game might be one of them.
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We tell our children not to lie. Lying is bad. But if you child is telling lies, it might be a good sign. Here's why.
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So your new job isn't exactly what you thought it was? Don't just quit. Here's how to tell if the challenges can be overcome or just a really toxic workplace.
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APA Statement on today's exec order on #veterans: It's an important commitment from the administration to provide access to mental health care during a period when many who have served in our nation's military are at significant risk http://on.apa.org/2CW7uj6
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Active children do better in class and on tests because exercise seems to lead to larger brain volumes in areas associated with memory and thinking functions, such as behavior and decision-making.
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People with low incomes and racial/ethnic minority populations experience greater levels of stress than their more affluent, white counterparts, which can lead to significant disparities in both mental and physical health that ultimately affect life expectancy, according to our latest report.
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