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6 Tips to Help Take Control of Your Social Media Use and Improve Well-being
Even if you are not experiencing especially negative impacts, social media and its continual ups and downs can be a drain on wellbeing. Here are a few tips to help control/manage your social media use.
It’s Time to Ring the Alarm During Black History Month
- By Regina James, M.D.
The Congressional Black Caucus’s report on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health stated it best—we need to Ring the Alarm regarding the crisis of Black youth suicide in America.
Researchers See an Increase in Self-Harm During the Pandemic
Non-suicidal self-harm is common, particularly among youth and young adults, and new research says it may have become more common during the pandemic.
APA Members: Remember to Vote by Jan. 31
Because of changes to the election guidelines in effect this year that are designed to even the playing field, APA helped to produce some additional materials about the candidates.
Effective Psychotherapists Must Focus on Trustworthiness, Says New Book
While there is broad agreement—among therapists, students, and patients alike—that trust is important in psychotherapy, author Jon Allen, Ph.D., argues in a new book, “Trust in Psychotherapy,” that it deserves a closer look, and we should shift the focus.