News & Events

Events

World Suicide Prevention Day: Experts available to discuss youth, older adults and suicide
September 9, 2010
APA supports Sept. 10 event by helping to educate the media and public
Free iPad app offered by Magination Press, APA’s children’s book imprint
September 8, 2010
"The Grouchies" helps kids deal with bad moods
Personality predicts cheating more than academic struggles, study shows
September 7, 2010
Cheaters score high on tests for manipulativeness, callousness and antisocial tendencies

Factors linked to cognitive deficits in Type 2 diabetics
September 1, 2010, Los Angeles Times
Older diabetics who have high blood pressure, gait and balance problems or think their health is poor may be at higher risk for cognitive problems, according to a new study published by APA in the journal Neuropsychology.

Being a mama's boy: Good for your health?
August 27, 2010, TIME Magazine
A new study presented at APA's Annual Convention suggests that developing stereotypical male behavior early can damage well-being.

Bullies on bullying: Why we do it
August 26, 2010, MSNBC
A new study presented at APA’s Annual Convention sought answers in a way no other study has, by asking bullies why they do it.

Unselfish workers are unpopular team members
August 26, 2010, U.S. News & World Report
Unselfish workers who are the first to offer to help with projects are among those that co-workers like the least, according to four separate social psychology studies published by APA in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

Surfing may boost mood
August 18, 2010, MSNBC
Surfing for 30 minutes increases positive feelings and decreases fatigue, according to a study presented at APA’s Annual Convention.