American Psychological Association

The American Psychological Association (APA) is the foremost organization for psychology professionals in the United States, boasting a membership of over 146,000 individuals, including researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students. Our goal is to enhance, share, and apply psychological science and knowledge to help society and improve people's lives.

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Yalda T. Uhls studies how media affects kids’ mental health

Jan 1, 2025 | apa.org | Anna Medaris

Growing up the daughter of scientist-professors, Yalda T. Uhls, PhD, was allowed to watch only 1 hour of TV a week. Naturally, she went on to build a robust career in media—first as a Hollywood film executive and then as a developmental psychologist studying how media affects kids’ mental health. “I always say I paid my parents back because I’ve been obsessed with media my whole life,” said Uhls, a first-generation Iranian American.
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Jan 1, 2025 | apa.org
Psychedelic treatment and mental health: Navigating a longer trip with optimism

Jan 1, 2025 | apa.org | Heather Stringer

Key points Studies are shedding light on how psychedelics influence neural connections associated with people’s sense of identity and memory to help them overcome maladaptive behaviors. To increase research on psychedelics, scientists are developing multiple study designs and adapting how they recruit, include, and exclude study participants.
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Dec 10, 2024 | apa.org
Political tensions threaten to compound holiday stress

Dec 10, 2024 | apa.org | Anna Medaris

’Tis the holiday season, often a time when complicated relationships with family members come to a head. That may be especially true this December, a new APA survey suggests. The survey, which included over 2,000 U.S. adults and was conducted right before Thanksgiving 2024, found that nearly 2 in 5 (38%) participants—and a whopping 45% of those between ages 18 to 34 and 47% of those ages 35 and 44—said they’re avoiding relatives they disagree with this holiday season.