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Today, we honor Veterans Day with a message from APA President Dr. Wendi Williams—and a reminder that veterans’ mental health deserves support year-round. 💙
The image features a statement from APA president Dr. Wendi Williams honoring veterans on Veterans Day. The text emphasizes gratitude to those who served in the armed forces and highlights psychologists' role in supporting veterans' mental health. The statement also expresses thanks for their service.

ALT The image features a statement from APA president Dr. Wendi Williams honoring veterans on Veterans Day. The text emphasizes gratitude to those who served in the armed forces and highlights psychologists' role in supporting veterans' mental health. The statement also expresses thanks for their service.

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Congratulations to Dr. David Lubinski! Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the country. at.apa.org/20c2d6
Photo of Dr. David Lubinski. The text on the image reads "Dr. David Lubinski, Psychologist in the News." The logo of the American Psychological Association is at the bottom.

ALT Photo of Dr. David Lubinski. The text on the image reads "Dr. David Lubinski, Psychologist in the News." The logo of the American Psychological Association is at the bottom.

Text titled "Psychologist in the News" honoring Lubinski, recipient of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology's Dunnette Prize for significant advancements. Lubinski, a psychology professor at Vanderbilt University and investigator at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, researches precocious youth and talent development. At the bottom is the American Psychological Association logo.

ALT Text titled "Psychologist in the News" honoring Lubinski, recipient of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology's Dunnette Prize for significant advancements. Lubinski, a psychology professor at Vanderbilt University and investigator at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, researches precocious youth and talent development. At the bottom is the American Psychological Association logo.

The image is a graphic titled "Psychologist in the News" from the American Psychological Association. It highlights accomplishments in leadership, innovation, research, education, clinical practice, and advocacy. It invites submissions to Monitor@apa.org.

ALT The image is a graphic titled "Psychologist in the News" from the American Psychological Association. It highlights accomplishments in leadership, innovation, research, education, clinical practice, and advocacy. It invites submissions to Monitor@apa.org.

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Ahead of Veterans Day: many veterans who need mental health care still aren't receiving it. In The Ripon Forum, APA's K. Conwell Smith shares three ways to help close that gap. Read the op-ed: at.apa.org/yxn. #VeteransDay #psychology #mentalhealth
The image is a quote from the American Psychological Association discussing the gap in mental health care for veterans. It emphasizes reducing stigma, addressing provider shortages, and ensuring high-quality care. The quote is by K. Conwell Smith in The Ripon Forum.

ALT The image is a quote from the American Psychological Association discussing the gap in mental health care for veterans. It emphasizes reducing stigma, addressing provider shortages, and ensuring high-quality care. The quote is by K. Conwell Smith in The Ripon Forum.

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Could a simple prompt help close gender gaps in hiring? A new study found encouraging job applicants to refer others, especially women, increased the number of women recommended for open roles. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: at.apa.org/zf8
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Most of us know how to care for our physical health, but far fewer know how to care for our brain health. At Dreamforce 2026, APA CEO Dr. Arthur C. Evans Jr. explained how AI can help close that gap, delivering personalized, science-backed guidance at scale.
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A candidate’s perceived cultural background may shape how employers evaluate their fit for a role. Research shows stereotypes about foreignness can contribute to racial disparities in hiring. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: at.apa.org/zf8
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To mark Veterans Day this week, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Rajeev Ramchand as he talks about the mental health challenges many veterans deal with. Hear the full discussion: at.apa.org/qlw
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Brain development is a long-term process. Findings suggest delaying cannabis use could support cognitive growth, with researchers observing slower gains in memory and thinking skills among young users over time. Read more highlights from recent studies. at.apa.org/zf8
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Congratulations to Dr. Irene M. Pepperberg! Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the country. at.apa.org/20c2d6
Dr. Irene M. Pepperberg: Psychologist in the News

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Pepperberg has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jeremy Coller Foundation for her almost 50 years of work on gray parrot communication and cognition. Pepperberg is a research professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University. The award came with a stipend of $10,000 to continue her research. Pepperberg studies the learning mechanisms and outcomes of gray parrots and has compared their cognitive abilities with those of young children.

ALT Pepperberg has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jeremy Coller Foundation for her almost 50 years of work on gray parrot communication and cognition. Pepperberg is a research professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University. The award came with a stipend of $10,000 to continue her research. Pepperberg studies the learning mechanisms and outcomes of gray parrots and has compared their cognitive abilities with those of young children.

Psychologist in the News highlights psychologists whose recent achievements demonstrate leadership, innovation, or impact in fields like research, education, clinical practice, public service, or advocacy. This includes major appointments, prestigious awards, groundbreaking studies, and contributions to public health or policy. Submit suggestions to Monitor@apa.org.

ALT Psychologist in the News highlights psychologists whose recent achievements demonstrate leadership, innovation, or impact in fields like research, education, clinical practice, public service, or advocacy. This includes major appointments, prestigious awards, groundbreaking studies, and contributions to public health or policy. Submit suggestions to Monitor@apa.org.

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Not sure what to type into that AI box? Dr. David Cooper, chair of APA’s Mental Health Tech Advisory Committee, suggests telling the AI your goal and asking it to help you write the prompt. Check out APA’s AI Essentials for Practitioners video series. at.apa.org/ai-essentials
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Do we learn new words better by hearing them first or seeing them first? Research suggests hearing a word before seeing it written may improve our ability to remember how to write it later. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: at.apa.org/zf8
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Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Mize Nelson! Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the country. at.apa.org/20c2d6
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In this week’s episode of Speaking of Psychology, Dr. Gabrielle Wong-Parodi discusses how to build climate-resilient communities, effectively communicate climate risks, and help decision-makers put research into practice. Hear the full conversation: at.apa.org/b9cc6d
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Can you convincingly pretend not to know the answer? Researchers found people were surprisingly good at acting naive when they already knew a game’s solution. The catch? Their “naive” behavior became predictable. Read more research highlights: at.apa.org/f6dc69
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In space, astronauts must exercise or their muscles waste away. APA CEO Dr. Arthur C. Evans Jr. says young people face a similar risk with AI: when technology does the thinking, critical skills can atrophy. Real learning requires friction, he told Dreamforce 2026 attendees.
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When uncertainty feels overwhelming, these evidence-based strategies can help. Read more from APA on managing stress: at.apa.org/5f8e09
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This Election Day, APA and the U.S. Election Assistance Commission share science-backed tools to help you handle tense moments with confidence. Browse the toolkit and send it to a poll worker you know. Thank you for the work you’re doing today. at.apa.org/4qp
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Have a bold idea to share with the psychology community? Submit a proposal for a session at APA 2027, August 12–14, in San Francisco, California! Learn more: convention.apa.org/
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Congratulations to Dr. Jannette McMenamy! Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the country. at.apa.org/20c2d6
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The day before Election Day, one thing is clear: the cost of day-to-day life weighs heavily on Americans. Nearly 8 in 10 adults cited the cost of living as a significant source of stress, according to Stress in America 2026. Read the full report: at.apa.org/stress2026
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