APA Monitor

Telephone scams targeting psychologists are on the rise. Here are the top five ways to spot one and protect yourself: on.apa.org/2XZ3TMu

For children suffering from ADHD, a new FDA-cleared device is showing promise by reducing symptoms without the need for medication: on.apa.org/2JUGVO9

From basic and applied scientists to clinicians and policy influencers, psychologists from across the field are applying their expertise from many angles to find better ways to prevent suicide: on.apa.org/30MuE3M

Spearheaded by psychologists, a new long-term study will produce mountains of open-access data on adolescent health and development: on.apa.org/2IALuen

It’s never too early to develop a passion for psychology – just ask 11-month-old Odin, whose grandmother recently found him catching up on the latest #psychology news from @APA_Monitor! (📷: Ree Dunphy)

In honor of #PrideMonth, check out these books from our children’s imprint @MaginationPress that can help #LGBTQ+ children, teens & families navigate through challenging experiences and celebrate who they are: on.apa.org/2WqSeW3

Opioids remain a serious public health problem in the United States, but psychologists are escalating their efforts to prevent and treat opioid use disorder. Learn more about psychology's role in addressing the #opioidcrisis: on.apa.org/2IdMO6M

The overall number of bachelor’s degrees awarded in the U.S. has been growing steadily for more than a decade, but recent years have seen a plateau and slight decline in psychology baccalaureate growth. Read more: on.apa.org/2XfSseX

Many people, including educators, believe #learningstyles are set at birth and predict both academic & career success – despite there being no scientific evidence to support this common myth: on.apa.org/2EGeksQ

In addition to the economic & practical hardships brought on by climate change, researchers are measuring the "ecological grief," or mourning for the land itself, in smaller hunting & farming communities worldwide: on.apa.org/2E3iRFf

How do our brains interpret an abstract painting? Just how beneficial is an education in the arts? The team at @BostonCollege's Arts & Mind Lab investigates questions like these at the intersection of art and psychology.: on.apa.org/2HGNId6

Our recent mental health survey indicated that Americans are becoming more open about #mentalhealth; however, these attitudes vary by age. Read the full survey report: on.apa.org/2EBbV2o #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

The updated “Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Girls & Women” encourage psychologists to “incorporate a strengths-based perspective in their work with girls & women without denying the adversities they face.” Read more about the latest changes: on.apa.org/2vUzQ8b

Congratulations to Dawnavan S. Davis, PhD, who has been named APA’s first Chief Diversity Officer. Learn more about Dr. Davis and the experience she brings to this new position: on.apa.org/2VPLgc8

Uncertainty about the future of DACA status in the U.S. has led many young people to return to Mexico. Psychologists are working to identify the needs of this vulnerable population and help them transition to life in a now unfamiliar land: on.apa.org/2DuspZI

APA fellow & co-founder of @START_UMD @akruglanski studies the psychology of violent extremism & how governments can counteract it. He shares his recommendations—none of which involve military force, policing or intelligence—in the latest @APA_Monitor: on.apa.org/2IzJ0P7