Layers and Layers of Grief upon Grief: The Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

By Iva GreyWolf, PhD, and Charlotte McCloskey, PhD As Native American psychologists, we appreciate the opportunity to share little known...

donjacques

Jul 26, 20196 min read

Stop the Abuse: Why We Can’t Neglect Women with Disabilities When We Talk about Interpersonal

This is the second in a series of blog posts on the issue of violence against women and girls. The blog series is brought to you by...

donjacques

Aug 14, 20184 min read

[CROSS-POST] Action or Inaction in the Wake of the Parkland Florida Tragedy? Preventing Gun Violence

This blog post is cross-posted from Community Psychology, the Society for Community Research and Action’s blog. SCRA is Division 27 of...

donjacques

Jul 30, 20183 min read

Hit, Hurt, and Distressed: How Violence and Trauma Put Women at Risk of Incarceration

This is the first in a series of blog posts on the issue of violence against women and girls. The blog series is brought to you by the...

donjacques

Jul 24, 20186 min read

Depression in Black Boys Begins Earlier Than You Think

By Aaron Hunt, MS (Graduate Intern, APA Health Disparities Office) and David J. Robles, BA (Graduate Intern, SAMHSA Office of Behavioral...

donjacques

Jun 29, 20185 min read

The Second Anniversary of the Pulse Shooting Reminds Us Why Gun Control Matters to the LGBTQ Communi

Throughout the month of June, Psychology Benefits Society is featuring blog posts by psychologists who are leading the charge against...

donjacques

Jun 12, 20185 min read

Don’t Blame Mental Illness for Our Nation’s Gun Violence Epidemic

Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, a day set aside to remember and honor the victims to gun violence. Each year in the United...

donjacques

Jun 1, 20185 min read

How to Listen When Someone You Know Discloses Sexual Harassment or Assault

This post is based on a longer article by Dr. Jennifer J. Freyd (Professor of Psychology, University of Oregon) Every day now in the...

donjacques

Nov 22, 20175 min read

What is One Simple Thing You Can Do to Prevent Gun Violence at School? Say Something

By Julia Mancini (Intern, APA Office on Children, Youth and Families) It is crucial for schools to be supportive environments for youth...

donjacques

Oct 13, 20173 min read

Are You Talking to Parents About Keeping Guns Away from Children? 5 Reasons You Absolutely Should

By Clinton W. Anderson, PhD (Interim Executive Director, Public Interest Directorate, American Psychological Association) Psychologists...

donjacques

Jun 20, 20174 min read

[RE-POST] #WearOrange: The One Simple Thing You Can Do to Address Gun Violence

To honor the victims of gun violence, we’re reposting last year’s blog about National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Recent data show that...

donjacques

Jun 2, 20172 min read

We Lose Too Many Vietnam Veterans to Suicide: Here’s How You Can Help

By Meg Lacy (Doctoral Student, Palo Alto University) As our Vietnam veteran population ages, many may become increasingly vulnerable for...

donjacques

Mar 29, 20174 min read

How Do We Prevent Youth Violence? It Starts with Tolerance and Respect

Kelsey Dunn (Summer 2016 Intern, APA Children, Youth and Families Office) According to the United Nations, tolerance is “respect and...

donjacques

Nov 15, 20162 min read

How Can We Help Survivors of Domestic Violence Struggling with Homelessness?

By Stephanie Hargrove (Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student, George Mason University) It is an unfortunate reality that many women and...

donjacques

Oct 14, 20167 min read

Racial Trauma is Real: The Impact of Police Shootings on African Americans

By Erlanger A. Turner, PhD (Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Houston-Downtown) & Jasmine Richardson Note: An...

donjacques

Jul 14, 20165 min read

How to Talk to Our Kids about the Tragic Shootings in Louisiana, Minnesota and Dallas

By Robin Gurwitch, PhD Families around the country are coming together to talk about the officer-involved shootings in Louisiana,...

donjacques

Jul 12, 20164 min read

100+ Resources for the Aftermath of the Orlando Mass Shooting Tragedy

By Skyler Jackson, MS (Doctoral Student in Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park) On June 12, 2016 rapid gunfire...

donjacques

Jun 29, 20166 min read

Firearm Violence Prevention is a Human Rights Issue

APA President) and Cynthia D. Belar, PhD (APA Interim CEO) June 28 is the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which launched lesbian and...

donjacques

Jun 27, 20163 min read

Changing Rape Culture on Campus: Can the Stanford Case Move the Needle?

By Louise Douce, PhD, (The Ohio State University) and Jacquelyn White, PhD, (University of North Carolina at Greensboro) The Stanford...

donjacques

Jun 17, 20165 min read

Responding to the Tragedy in Orlando: Helpful Responses for LGBTQ People and Allies

By Glenda Russell, PhD What took place in Orlando on the morning of June 12, 2016 was a hate crime and an act of terror. In one sense,...

donjacques

Jun 14, 20164 min read

Layers and Layers of Grief upon Grief: The Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Stop the Abuse: Why We Can’t Neglect Women with Disabilities When We Talk about Interpersonal

[CROSS-POST] Action or Inaction in the Wake of the Parkland Florida Tragedy? Preventing Gun Violence

Hit, Hurt, and Distressed: How Violence and Trauma Put Women at Risk of Incarceration

Depression in Black Boys Begins Earlier Than You Think

The Second Anniversary of the Pulse Shooting Reminds Us Why Gun Control Matters to the LGBTQ Communi

Don’t Blame Mental Illness for Our Nation’s Gun Violence Epidemic

How to Listen When Someone You Know Discloses Sexual Harassment or Assault

What is One Simple Thing You Can Do to Prevent Gun Violence at School? Say Something

Are You Talking to Parents About Keeping Guns Away from Children? 5 Reasons You Absolutely Should

[RE-POST] #WearOrange: The One Simple Thing You Can Do to Address Gun Violence

We Lose Too Many Vietnam Veterans to Suicide: Here’s How You Can Help

How Do We Prevent Youth Violence? It Starts with Tolerance and Respect

How Can We Help Survivors of Domestic Violence Struggling with Homelessness?

Racial Trauma is Real: The Impact of Police Shootings on African Americans

How to Talk to Our Kids about the Tragic Shootings in Louisiana, Minnesota and Dallas

100+ Resources for the Aftermath of the Orlando Mass Shooting Tragedy

Firearm Violence Prevention is a Human Rights Issue

Changing Rape Culture on Campus: Can the Stanford Case Move the Needle?

Responding to the Tragedy in Orlando: Helpful Responses for LGBTQ People and Allies

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