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Telephone scams targeting psychologists are on the rise. Here are the top five ways to spot one and protect yourself: on.apa.org/2XZ3TMu

For children suffering from ADHD, a new FDA-cleared device is showing promise by reducing symptoms without the need for medication: on.apa.org/2JUGVO9

From basic and applied scientists to clinicians and policy influencers, psychologists from across the field are applying their expertise from many angles to find better ways to prevent suicide: on.apa.org/30MuE3M

Do we really value something more once we own it? Yes, this is called the endowment effect and it is explained in this winning entry to the @APA PsycShorts science video contest. Learn more and see all twelve winners here: on.apa.org/PS2019

Established solo and group practitioners share their secrets to success in independent practice on.apa.org/2xrvSoj

Wearables, gaming, virtual reality and other rapidly developing technologies enable psychologists to gather information in real-life settings on.apa.org/2xw6lu8

Psychologist-specific advice from online marketing experts on how to maximize your LinkedIn presence on.apa.org/2xr5R8J

Established solo and group practitioners share their secrets to success in independent practice on.apa.org/2xrvSoj

In the first of a new series, we look at how psychologists in a variety of settings are building on one another’s work to address today’s most challenging issues. Here is how they are working together to advance the field of suicide prevention. on.apa.org/2xzlLxH

To improve care for underserved people in Washington, D.C., clinical psychologist Malcolm Woodland has created a "mini medical school" that encourages black and Latino students to pursue health-care careers on.apa.org/2JkROqS

Psychologists report on an often-overlooked aspect of Brexit: The United Kingdom’s divorce from the European Union is causing psychological distress across the country on.apa.org/2XKoRxK

Wearables, gaming, virtual reality and other rapidly developing technologies enable psychologists to gather information in real-life settings on.apa.org/2xw6lu8

Psychologist-specific advice from online marketing experts on how to maximize your LinkedIn presence on.apa.org/2xr5R8J

In the first of a new series, we look at how psychologists in a variety of settings are building on one another’s work to address today’s most challenging issues. Here is how they are working together to advance the field of suicide prevention. on.apa.org/2xzlLxH

To improve care for underserved people in Washington, D.C., clinical psychologist Malcolm Woodland has created a "mini medical school" that encourages black and Latino students to pursue health-care careers on.apa.org/2JkROqS

Psychologists report on an often-overlooked aspect of Brexit: The United Kingdom’s divorce from the European Union is causing psychological distress across the country on.apa.org/2XKoRxK

Houston Fire Department psychologist Jana Tran helps firefighters manage the intense stress of their jobs on.apa.org/2IbxlnO

Spearheaded by psychologists, a new long-term study will produce mountains of open-access data on adolescent health and development: on.apa.org/2IALuen