Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the #988Lifeline. We've proudly provided vital support to 10 million contacts through calls, texts, & chats. We're grateful to our local crisis center counselors, @SAMHSAgov, state leaders, & partner organizations. Together, we help save lives.
We are ALL victims of mis/disinformation, so we ALL need to learn the tricks used to fool us. Kuods to @60Minutes for featuring this amazing psych science and the amazing @Sander_vdLinden!!!!
And for more info: see this @APA report: https://t.co/J2SV2oz9MD
Activities like walking or riding a bike “triggers hormonal releases, including endorphins that promote our brain health―reducing stress and improving sleep―and cognitive function, enhancing the ability to think.” —Dr. Alan Chu
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“There’s a growing recognition that #mentalhealth is just as important as physical health in young people’s development, but that’s happening just as mental health services are under extreme strain."—Dr. Robin Gurwitch https://t.co/sRrHGKL1kc
“An advanced placement course that ignores the decades of science studying sexual orientation and gender identity would deprive students of knowledge they will need to succeed in their studies, in high school and beyond.”—APA CEO @ArthurCEvans https://t.co/koBRHmd9o4
@FCCPS@peternoonan Please stand up and object to IB agreeing to abide by Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law and remove all sexual orientation and gender identity materials from its IB psychology course. Don’t be silent. https://t.co/JD7apt0ukh
@APA applauds the @NatlGovsAssoc for the new youth mental health playbook. We appreciated working together on the policy recommendations. @ArthurCEvans
I enjoyed attending the European Congress of Psychology conference with @ArthurCEvans@APA
Our colleagues from the National Psychological Association of Ukraine expressed appreciation for the trauma recovery webinar we provided for them.
We’re stronger together.
ICYMI: How can advocates move the needle on #ImmigrationReform? Engaging policymakers through storytelling and combating misinformation are key, according to @APA’s Katherine B. McGuire @techsmarty.
Read her recommendations in a @BakerCtrUSMEX brief: https://t.co/ZRZTONvENz
Across the country, kids are facing unprecedented mental health challenges. It's on all of us to help. Join @GovKathyHochul and APA Chief Science Officer @mitchprinstein tomorrow for the Summit on Youth Mental Health.
Learn more: https://t.co/dXl00fMHaS #NYSYouthMentalHealth
How can we help teens stay #SafeOnSocial? Our recent health advisory on social media use in adolescence offers ten science-based recommendations to guide parents, youth, tech companies, and policymakers.
Read the full report: https://t.co/ZUPfPT9QPf
When stress persists over a long period of time, it can be overwhelming. Here are small steps you can take to address chronic stress and protect your health.
Learn more: https://t.co/sewp22KHcM