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This month’s Psychology for a Better You, explores why financial stress can feel so overwhelming and provides practical, psychology-backed strategies to regain a sense of control. Tell us in the comments: What’s one habit that helps you feel more in control of your finances?
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Does the news leave your child worried or overwhelmed? “What to Do When the News Scares You: A Kid’s Guide to Understanding Current Events,” published by Magination Press, helps children make sense of scary headlines and manage big feelings.
Learn more: at.apa.org/6d5cb0
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Congratulations to Dr. Julian Thayer! Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the country: at.apa.org/2934af
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Parents can feel anxious about sending their kids to summer camp. Feel calmer and more confident by preparing yourself ahead of time and focusing on likely outcomes instead of worst-case scenarios. Get more tips for managing summer camp anxiety: at.apa.org/359d3f
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Listen to Dr. Margie Lachman discuss the science of midlife, including how the choices we make in our 40s and 50s can impact both our physical and mental health later in life.
Hear the full conversation: at.apa.org/82d67f
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Perfectionism isn’t just a personal struggle—it’s a growing public health concern. New research suggests today’s college students are more perfectionistic than ever. Findings also point to cultural and economic factors shaping mental health. Learn more: at.apa.org/2066e9
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Explore big questions—from childhood in the digital age to the realities of modern adulthood and aging—at APA 2026’s Main Stage sessions.
Register by June 24 to save up to $100.
Learn more: convention.apa.org/
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A proposed federal rule would shift funding decisions away from expert review and expand grounds to terminate active grants. Make your voice heard—act before July 13.
Contact your members of Congress: at.apa.org/d64
Submit a public comment: at.apa.org/2vh
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Older adults may be less likely to switch away from default options, suggesting a preference for the status quo rather than simply a bias toward positive information.
Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: at.apa.org/d00cb9
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Have you ever felt like your brain was stuck on a loop of distressing thoughts? Understanding the scientific reality of OCD is the first step toward breaking the cycle of silence and misdiagnosis. Learn more about obsessive-compulsive disorder: at.apa.org/e9127e
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Giving kids some ownership over camp preparation can help build confidence and reduce anxiety.
Read more tips for summer camp prep: at.apa.org/tpw
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Working together doesn’t just align ideas—it can align our brains. When people collaborate, their neural activity becomes more synchronized over time, especially as they learn and adapt together. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: at.apa.org/5f9885
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The future of mental health care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Researchers like Dr. Lorenzo Lorenzo-Luaces point to a model that combines digital tools, personalized understanding, and human support to better meet patients where they are. Learn more: at.apa.org/fb3278
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From the AIDS crisis to marriage equality and transgender rights, #LGBTQ activism continues to evolve. Listen to Dr. Peter Hegarty explain how psychological research has reflected and responded to these changes. Hear the full conversation: at.apa.org/7ebd45
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Early differences in children’s gut microbiome may shape brain connectivity and later anxiety and depression symptoms, highlighting a possible gut and brain pathway in early development. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: at.apa.org/d00cb9
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Stories help children understand themselves, connect with others, and celebrate the many ways people and families experience the world. 🌈 These inclusive titles from Magination Press remind every child they deserve to feel seen. See more: at.apa.org/0236de
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Constant outrage can take a toll on our stress levels and relationships. Dr. Bill Doherty discusses how self-regulation and healthy boundaries can help people navigate political differences without losing connection. Watch the full session from APA 2025: at.apa.org/3b1296
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Bold ideas. Pressing questions. Groundbreaking thinkers. APA 2026 Keynote speakers are tackling AI, ethics, and intersectionality head-on. Meet the voices leading the conversation this August in Washington, DC. Register by June 24 and save up to $100. convention.apa.org/
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Repeated reassurance can accidentally signal that there’s something to fear. Focus on having calm, matter-of-fact conversations when it comes to summer camp. Read more tips for summer camp prep: at.apa.org/tpw
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Congratulations to Dr. Gail Wyatt!
Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the country: at.apa.org/f7d082
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