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American Psychological Association
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Official voice of American Psychological Association | Promoting advancement, communication & application of #PsychScience to benefit society & improve lives
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    American Psychological Association
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    Sep 23, 2025
    The American Psychological Association is deeply concerned about the Administration’s recent announcement on #autism. Promoting unsupported scientific theories risks fueling stigma, undermines public trust and distracts from real scientific progress.
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    American Psychological Association
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    Aug 5, 2019
    "Routinely blaming mass shootings on mental illness is unfounded & stigmatizing. Research has shown that only a very small percentage of violent acts are committed by people who are diagnosed with, or in treatment for, mental illness."
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    American Psychological Association
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    Aug 4, 2019
    As our nation tries to process the unthinkable yet again, it is clearer than ever that we are facing a public health crisis of gun violence & we must focus on finding evidence-based solutions to address it. Full statement, APA President @TigerBingham: on.apa.org/2KrWr2J
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    American Psychological Association
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    Aug 5, 2019
    “Blaming mental illness for the gun violence in our country is simplistic & inaccurate and goes against the scientific evidence currently available.” Statement from APA CEO @ArthurCEvans in reaction to @POTUS’ comments on gun violence & mental illness: on.apa.org/33djUNH
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    American Psychological Association
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    Jan 9, 2019
    Young males are often told “boys don’t cry” & that showing emotion is a sign of weakness. By understanding pressures males face & focusing on positive traits like courage, leadership & assertiveness, psychologists can help men understand that “it's OK to not be OK all the time.”
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    NBC News
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    Jan 9, 2019
    For the first time in its 127-year history, the American Psychological Association has issued guidelines to help psychologists specifically address the issues of men and boys. nbcnews.to/2FpDw7M
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    American Psychological Association
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    Apr 28, 2023
    Psychology helps us understand ourselves—including what happens in our brain when we're in love. #PsychologyWeek 🧠❤️ on.apa.org/3YLANf7
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    American Psychological Association
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    Oct 29, 2021
    With a unanimous vote, the APA Council of Representatives adopted a resolution apologizing to communities of color for APA’s role—and the role of the discipline of psychology—in contributing to systemic racism. 🧵... 1/7
    APA apologizes for longstanding contributions to systemic racism
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    American Psychological Association
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    Jun 15, 2023
    APA supports @CollegeBoard's refusal to delete sexual orientation, gender identity content from Florida's AP Psychology curriculum and exam. "This law is another attempt to erase #LGBTQ+ people based on biased thinking and irrational fear."—@ArthurCEvans
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    APA supports College Board’s decision on AP psychology in Florida
    Content on sexual orientation and gender identity is fundamental to learning breadth of psychological science.
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    American Psychological Association
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    Jun 18, 2025
    APA denounces today's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding state-level bans on gender-affirming medical care for transgender adolescents. #science #healthcare #psychology
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    American Psychological Association
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    Jul 30, 2021
    Dr. Bandura was not only one of the most influential leaders in psychology, but also one of the most important social scientists in history. The famed psychologist & past APA president, whose work shaped our understanding of human behavior, will be missed
    Albert Bandura in 1973. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential psychologists of his time.
    Albert Bandura, Leading Psychologist of Aggression, Dies at 95 (Published 2021)
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    American Psychological Association
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    Jun 15, 2018
    Yesterday, the APA sent a letter to the White House expressing our strong opposition to the new policy of separating parents and children who are detained crossing the border. Read the letter here: on.apa.org/2JNa4rH
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    American Psychological Association
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    Oct 22, 2018
    "We are appalled at this apparent attempt by the administration to remove protections based on gender identity or expression." -- APA President Jessica Henderson Daniel, PhD. #WontBeErased Full statement: on.apa.org/2PVICLq
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    American Psychological Association
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    Oct 10, 2024
    Happy #WorldMentalHealthDay! 🧠🌏 Make time today to prioritize your #mentalhealth and well-being, you deserve it! Explore APA's latest resources: at.apa.org/thx
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    American Psychological Association
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    Jun 1, 2023
    Happy #PrideMonth2023! For the latest APA resources on sexual orientation and gender diversity, visit on.apa.org/43zkmo3
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    American Psychological Association
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    Jun 24, 2022
    We are alarmed that #SCOTUS would nullify Roe despite decades of research demonstrating that people who are denied abortions are more likely to experience negative mental health impacts, including higher levels of anxiety and lower life satisfaction.
    APA decries SCOTUS decision on abortion
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