Researchers are expanding science on Black girls by treating them as knowledge producers, not just subjects of study. Emerging methods help researchers gather richer data that challenge long-held ...

APA’s 2026 Work in America survey finds rising workplace stress and economic uncertainty are harming employee mental health, while investing in psychological capital can boost resilience, well-being, ...

Washington — Heat waves pose a growing threat to learning, health and well-being in schools as extreme heat becomes more frequent and intense across the United States, finds a report by the American ...

Washington — If you want to attract more interest on dating apps, don’t just list your best qualities in your profile—instead, tell a story about your life. Dating profiles that tell a story create ...

Washington — When you make a small mistake that doesn’t harm anyone else—such as tripping over a curb or misremembering a name—people will like you more if you can laugh at yourself rather than act ...

Each year, we ask a big question: What forces are shaping psychology right now—and what’s coming next? To answer, our editorial team spends months consulting with experts, reviewing research, and ...

88% Percentage of U.S. adults who say that having a mental health disorder is nothing to be ashamed about, with 83% saying they are generally comfortable talking about their mental health. 84% ...

Washington — People with higher levels of trust—in both others and institutions—report higher levels of subjective well-being, an important indicator of quality of life and predictor of health and ...

Washington — Spending too much time on screens may cause emotional and behavioral problems in children—and those problems can lead to even more screen use, according to research published by the ...

Your teenager is already using artificial intelligence daily—often without even realizing it. Unlike social media, where teens know they’re talking to people, AI works invisibly through predictive ...

Welcome to the annual trends issue, where the Monitor highlights the top 10 trends for psychologists to watch in 2025. This is a pivotal moment, nationally and globally, marked by significant shifts ...

Washington — Swiping through online videos to relieve boredom may actually make people more bored and less satisfied or engaged with the content, according to research published by the American ...