Leading Stories
Why Is empathy a four-letter word?
By Eileen Weber
When did American society become so apathetic to one another’s death, pain, or sadness?
Think of the number of people online who cheered at Charlie Kirk’s...
MA joins multistate effort to defend Colorado’s conversion therapy ban
By Tricia Stortz
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court defending Colorado’s law that...
Psychologists face new nuances in reporting mandates
By Beth Negus Viveiros
Psychologists nationwide face emerging trends in state-mandated reporting requirements for several areas of their practices.
Rachael Soule, director of business...
Study: Suicide rates are higher among older men
By Danielle Ray
According to a recent study, suicide rates around the world are higher among older adults, especially men, than all other age groups combined.
Using data from the World...
Grateful
By Alan Bodnar Ph.D.
There is a chill in the air on this late summer morning despite the bright sunshine. I am sitting alone at an outdoor table at a busy café enjoying a breakfast sandwich, a...
Illinois Signs Anti-AI Therapy Law While APA Jumps Into AI Hype
By John Grohol, Psy.D.
In August, Illinois became the first state to pass a law that intends to ban artificial intelligence (AI)...
How psychologists can support immigrant clients experiencing uncertainty, fear
By Tricia Stortz
For psychologists working with immigrant clients, the possibility of deportation is more than a legal...
Getting started in private practice
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Mental health professionals make tough decisions during their career, but few are as fraught with anxiety...
Mass shootings create ripple effect on community mental health
By Beth Negus Viveiros
For parents, children, educators, and first-responders, the toll of both mass shootings themselves and...