Sep 9, 20144 min read

When Will We Face the Facts about Suicide in Older Men?

By Amy Fiske, PhD (Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, West Virginia University) Missing the Group Most at Risk This is National...

Ferguson and the Need for Effective Community Policing

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Sep 3, 20143 min read

Ferguson and the Need for Effective Community Policing

This is part of our ongoing series of blog posts about race, racism and law enforcement in communities of color. By Ellen Scrivner, PhD,...

Toxic Exposure: The Impact of Racial Inequality on the Brain

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Sep 2, 20144 min read

Toxic Exposure: The Impact of Racial Inequality on the Brain

This is part of our ongoing series of blog posts about race, racism and law enforcement in communities of color. By April D. Thames, PhD...

“Hate Being Sober”: Lessons from Rap Music to Address Substance Use among African Americ

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Aug 27, 20147 min read

“Hate Being Sober”: Lessons from Rap Music to Address Substance Use among African Americ

By Cendrine Robinson, MS (Doctoral Candidate in Medical and Clinical Psychology) Chicago native, rapper Chief Keef’s song Hate Being...

Aging with HIV: New Research Sheds Light on a Growing Population

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Aug 25, 20142 min read

Aging with HIV: New Research Sheds Light on a Growing Population

By David Martin, PhD, ABPP (Senior Director, APA Office on AIDS) The Office on AIDS is pleased to have played a small supporting role in...

Teachable Moments About Policing from Ferguson, Missouri

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Aug 21, 20144 min read

Teachable Moments About Policing from Ferguson, Missouri

This is part of our ongoing series of blog posts about race, racism and law enforcement in communities of color. By Tom Tyler, PhD...

Race, Racism and Law Enforcement in Communities of Color: A Call to Action

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Aug 20, 20143 min read

Race, Racism and Law Enforcement in Communities of Color: A Call to Action

By Gwendolyn P. Keita, PhD (Executive Director, APA Public Interest Directorate) The shooting death of Michael Brown, an unarmed African...

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Aug 12, 20141 min read

Remembering Robin Williams

By Judith M. Glassgold, PsyD (Assoc. Exec. Director, APA’s Public Interest Government Relations Office) The tragic death of Robin...

Want Justice? Stop Tolerating These Realities

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Aug 11, 20141 min read

Want Justice? Stop Tolerating These Realities

2014 APA Annual Convention One in three black male children born in the United States is expected to go to jail or prison at some point...

Terrence Roberts Speaks on Racism, Resilience

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Aug 11, 20141 min read

Terrence Roberts Speaks on Racism, Resilience

2014 APA Annual Convention “The nine of us were subjected to a year of sheer hell,” said Roberts at APA’s Committee on Ethnic and...

How Can Psychologists Help Men and Boys?

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Aug 11, 20141 min read

How Can Psychologists Help Men and Boys?

2014 APA Annual Convention At the session, members of APA’s working group on health disparities in boys and men discussed reasons why...

Stronger Together: How to Build Resilience to Community Violence

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Aug 9, 20141 min read

Stronger Together: How to Build Resilience to Community Violence

2014 APA Annual Convention What strengths-based solutions can psychologists develop in response to community violence? A panel of...

Do Diversity & Intersecting Identities Matter in Mentoring Relationships?

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Aug 8, 20141 min read

Do Diversity & Intersecting Identities Matter in Mentoring Relationships?

2014 APA Annual Convention I had the privilege today to be involved in a conversation hour sponsored by APAGS CARED (Committee for the...

How Can Psychologists Help Reduce Health Disparities in America?

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Aug 8, 20141 min read

How Can Psychologists Help Reduce Health Disparities in America?

2014 APA Annual Convention Presenter David Williams, PhD, of Harvard University explained that these striking racial disparities often...

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Aug 5, 20142 min read

Rest in Peace, James Brady

By Amalia Corby-Edwards (Sr. Legislative and Federal Affairs Officer, APA Public Interest Government Relations Office) Do you know James...

The Malaysian Airlines MH17 Tragedy and the Fight Against AIDS

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Jul 24, 20142 min read

The Malaysian Airlines MH17 Tragedy and the Fight Against AIDS

By David Martin, PhD, ABPP (Senior Director, APA Office on AIDS) APA joins the World AIDS Community in mourning the tragic loss of six...

Think Psychology is Missing from the Discussion of Poverty? Write for Our Blog

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Jul 22, 20142 min read

Think Psychology is Missing from the Discussion of Poverty? Write for Our Blog

Are you a psychologist, social scientist or mental health professional who works on issues related to poverty? Here’s an opportunity for...

Battling With Your Teen Over Sexy Clothes? Tips for Parents

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Jul 18, 20145 min read

Battling With Your Teen Over Sexy Clothes? Tips for Parents

By Tomi-Ann Roberts, PhD (Professor of Psychology, Colorado College) Moms and Dads have to constantly confront issues that arise from...

Follow the Yellow Brick Road: A New Tool to Find Useful Early Childhood Resources

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Jul 15, 20142 min read

Follow the Yellow Brick Road: A New Tool to Find Useful Early Childhood Resources

By Roseanne Flores, PhD (Member, APA Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education) Stephanie is an early childhood educator who...

An Ode to ACT: A Mother’s Reflection on APA’s Parenting Program

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Jul 11, 20144 min read

An Ode to ACT: A Mother’s Reflection on APA’s Parenting Program

By Nichole Baker My full name is Nichole Marie Baker. I am 26 years old. I work full-time now, but plan to go back to school. I am from...

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