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A new special issue of American Psychologist intervenes on anti-Black racism at the epistemic level by curating a review of foundational contributions by diverse Black scholars in psychology and related fields. Read the #freetoread introduction here! bit.ly/3XN8YmR
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Watch an APA Publishing webinar! Ft. a presentation by Dr. Young and Dr. Armstrong who were published in a special issue of Practice Innovations that aimed to further the understanding of how racism impacts the health and well-being of persons of color: bit.ly/3XP3gki
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The importance of social connectedness during times of stress can be a mitigating factor in resilience.
The most powerful buffer in times of stress and distress is our social connectedness; so let's all remember to stay physically distant but emotionally close. Reach out and connect; even a short text or smiling face on Zoom can help. Regulate, Relate, Reason.
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Traumatic stress is a normal reaction to an abnormal event. Here's how to identify symptoms, find ways to cope, and know when to seek help. apa.org/topics/traumatic-str…
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On Tuesday, July 11, join us for the first in a two-part #webinar series in celebration of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as #BIPOCMentalHealth Month. Register: bit.ly/3NGCllY
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Thank you to our amazing PHS Nurses who go above and beyond every day!
This #NationalNursesDay, we are celebrating all the amazing nurses who work so hard, day in & day out. We appreciate your compassion & dedication to caring for others – & we’re here to help you take care of yourself. Learn more about our resources nami.org/frontlinewellness
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Survivors are supposed to be the ones receiving support but too often they are the ones given the responsibility to help other survivors.
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To reflect: "The general hierarchy of values relegates plants to the lowest rung of living beings," Mancuso writes. "An entire realm, the plant kingdom, is completely undervalued, even though our survival and future on earth depend precisely on it."💚🍀 Scientist Stefano Mancuso
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Learn why the "model minority" stereotype can prevent some members of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander community from seeking mental health care. #AAPIMonth bit.ly/3HHiW2d
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Let's get comfortable being vulnerable and honest. What else would you add to this list?
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You are not alone in your experience with mental health and illnesses. We need to continue to share our experiences and remove the stigma about opening up. #Morethanenough
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! You can show your support by wearing Lime Green all month long! Share this post and leave a "💚" in the comments! #MentalHealthAwareness
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"We should be thinking about mental health in the exact same way we do physical health. We should be building mental health resilience and competencies into every kid, K-12, in every community."—@mitchprinstein #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth goodmorningamerica.com/welln…
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Happy Psychology Week! Thank you to all psychologists and psychology students who work to improve conditions for others. May we remember our care is important as well. #PsychologyWeek @APA
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"Watching my brother navigate his illness, and the toll it took on him and our family made me realize how important it is to speak up and advocate for mental health." bit.ly/40EZlGG
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Another successful The Future Begins Today Transition Resource Fair tonight. Special thanks for @HarperCollege for hosting us!! @HSDistrict211 @District214 @barrington220 @NSSEO_org #Transition #Postsecondaryoptions
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Decades of studies show women leaders help increase productivity, enhance collaboration, inspire organizational dedication, and improve fairness. Here's how psychology can help businesses create more opportunities for women to lead. #PsychologyWeek apa.org/topics/women-girls/f…
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