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Meet Graham, a lovable s’more who’s feeling a little unsure. Is he too squishy? Too sticky? Not fancy enough? In “S’more is Enough,” published by Magination Press, Graham learns a powerful truth: he doesn’t need to be perfect to be enough. Order now: at.apa.org/dbbb94

During a keynote session at APA 2025, Dr. Margaret Morris unpacks the risks of “sycophantic” AI: tools that validate everything, even when challenge and reflection are what’s needed most.

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Talking to kids about antisemitism isn’t always easy, but it matters. These conversations help children make sense of what they may hear or see, support their emotional well-being, and build empathy for others. Read more: at.apa.org/202c46

Large-scale population data suggest ADHD medication is associated with reduced risks of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, transportation accidents, and criminal convictions. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: at.apa.org/d977d4

Congratulations to Dr. Dedre Gentner! Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the country: at.apa.org/2934af

How much can you really tell about someone at first glance? Dr. Nicholas Rule explains how your brain begins sizing people up before you consciously notice a thing. Hear the full conversation: at.apa.org/qlm

Understanding how these technologies work is one of the most powerful tools parents and caregivers have to protect teens’ brain development. A multipronged approach can help safeguard adolescents. Read more from APA’s social media resources: at.apa.org/gyx

Some behaviors may be a child’s way of coping with overwhelming worry. When teachers and parents recognize these warning signs, they’re better equipped to offer support and guidance. Learn more from APA’s mental health primer on anxiety: at.apa.org/4gv

Join thousands of psychologists August 6–8, 2026, to celebrate how your expertise shapes what comes next—in your research, your practice, and your community. Sign up for program updates and a reminder when registration opens. Register by May 20 to save! convention.apa.org

At an APA 2025 Feature Stage session, Dr. Tammy Allen highlighted a shift long supported by industrial-organizational psychology research: Focus on impact over hours, and design work with intention. What would change if we focused less on face time and more on results?

Globally, spending on mental health is just 2% of total health care budgets, with high-income countries spending much more per person on mental health than low-income countries. Learn more: at.apa.org/912b29

Congratulations to Dr. Vivian Gadsden! Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the country: at.apa.org/2934af

AI doesn’t have to be something parents and teens navigate separately. Psychologists say exploring it together can build trust and strengthen media literacy at the same time. Learn more: at.apa.org/youth-and-ai

You can push someone to act, but you can’t make them want to. Drs. Wendy Grolnick and Frank Worrell discuss how real motivation comes from within, and all we can do is create the conditions that let it spark. Listen to the full conversation: at.apa.org/syh

Answering “prequestions” before a lecture may improve later test performance. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: at.apa.org/d977d4

Listing traits or telling a story? New research indicates that narrative dating profiles promote empathy and connection, leading to increased romantic interest among potential partners. Learn more: at.apa.org/6cccfa

In “Find Your Fierce,” published by Magination Press, Dr. Jacqui Sperling shares evidence-based tools to help middle grade readers (and up) understand anxiety, feel less alone, and build the confidence to do what matters most to them. Learn more: at.apa.org/d3b2f5

Who is AI built for, and who gets left out? At an APA 2025 Main Stage session, Dr. Anthony Estreet, CEO of National Association of Social Workers, challenges us to think beyond innovation and ask deeper questions about data, representation, and trust.

Your brain is constantly prepping tiny movements you never notice. In Tourette disorder, those actions fire when they shouldn’t. Dr. John Piacentini explains the brain basis of Tourette disorder and debunks common myths. Listen to the full conversation: at.apa.org/79q