Amrita Pain, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

[Richard Bernabe @bernabephoto]

"Alight" Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

AI is arriving in children's lives faster than the research can keep up. Used well, it can support learning, spark creativity and open up access to good information.

What matters is how it's built.
#AI technologies should be designed and governed with children's best interests in mind, while their long-term impact on children's development continues to be assessed.
Putting children first means asking the same question of every tool that reaches them.
Does this genuinely support a child's healthy development, or just their engagement?

[American Psychological Association @APA]

Dr. Dennis Stolle, APA’s senior director of applied psychology, discusses why leaders can’t treat well-being and organizational success as separate. This is part of a multiyear partnership with ASAE to help nonprofit and association leaders prioritize workplace well-being.

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What happens in your brain when your mind goes blank?

Research suggests it’s associated with slower response times and disruptions in visual processing.

Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: https://t.co/0W7lucswIF

[American Psychological Association @APA]

Rising loneliness, elevated mental health concerns, pandemic disruption, social comparison, and economic uncertainty are impacting young people on the road to adulthood. Learn how to better support them: https://t.co/NzlaYXoRle

[American Psychological Association @APA]

Hesitation in speech may signal deeper cognitive changes.

Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: https://t.co/yMCPVNLu93

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Many young adults feel like they’re in between—old enough to carry adult responsibilities, but not quite “settled.” Today’s APA 2026 Main Stage Headline event explores what chronic overwhelm does to people. Learn more: https://t.co/NzlaYXoRle

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How we think about aging may shape how well we remember. Research suggests that beliefs about getting older—especially positive views about our own aging—are linked to stronger prospective memory. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: https://t.co/0W7lucswIF

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Repeated exposure to the same person in multiple lineups may increase the risk of misidentification by eyewitnesses.

Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: https://t.co/yMCPVNLu93

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Older adults may have fewer autobiographical thoughts than younger adults, but their thoughts tend to be more specific and vivid, less self-focused, and more emotionally positive and social. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: https://t.co/0W7lucswIF

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Thinking twice can make a real difference. When people actively reflect on the ethics of sharing information, they’re less likely to spread fake news—even when it aligns with their own beliefs. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: https://t.co/0W7lucswIF

[Joseph Fasano @Joseph_Fasano_]

keep going ❤️

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A sleeping brain is a busy brain. Research shows that sleep plays an active role in memory consolidation, learning, and long-term brain health—and that skimping on it carries real consequences.

Learn more about the science of sleep and mental health: https://t.co/aHOe0oIaBH

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Getting a smartphone at a younger age may be linked to poorer sleep, mental health challenges, and higher obesity risk in adolescents.

Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: https://t.co/yMCPVNLu93

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Representative Tom Kean Jr.’s recent disclosure about his hospitalization for #depression is sparking an important conversation about men’s mental health, one that can help reduce stigma and encourage others, especially men, to seek help. Learn more: https://t.co/3L8ggNQtmw

[Richard Bernabe @bernabephoto]

And while this photo has your attention, let me remind you all that our lion population has plummeted from more than 100,000 individuals just 50 years ago, to less then 20,000 today. That's just 50 years! Say NO to hunting lions and yes to sustainable tourism so that generations from now, humans can still enjoy moments like this one. #BanTrophyHunting

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The idea of “growing up” can feel intimidating, especially in times of uncertainty. Research suggests many of those fears may soften with age as people build their lives, navigate challenges, and discover what adulthood looks like for them. Learn more: https://t.co/pIZMfD1sam

[Debs Green - Jones @DebsGreenJones2]

Weekend Watercolour
I used to love doing Cartoons. I hope we can all stay as cool as this jolly lady during this horrible heatwave ! #Heatwave #Cartoons

[Niall Harbison @NiallHarbison]

I’m biased but I think it’s the best little corner of the world 🌴