<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Press Releases</title><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/</link><description>Recent news releases for reporters and media outlets regarding new psychological research, APA activities, current national events, and new APA products and services.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2026 American Psychological Association</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:00:00 Z</lastBuildDate><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/03/chiles-salazar-therapy-free-speech</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/03/chiles-salazar-therapy-free-speech</link><title>APA concerned about far-reaching consequences from Supreme Court decision regarding therapy as ‘free speech’</title><description><![CDATA[The Court’s decision will have consequences for the regulation of licensed mental health practice, well beyond “conversion therapy”]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/03/lose-weight-same-meals</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/03/lose-weight-same-meals</link><title>Want to lose weight? Try eating the same meals on repeat</title><description><![CDATA[Research from the American Psychological Association suggests that repeating meals and maintaining consistent daily calorie intake may lead to greater weight loss than eating a highly varied diet.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/03/police-misconduct-warning-signs</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/03/police-misconduct-warning-signs</link><title>Police misconduct often traceable to warning signs before hire</title><description><![CDATA[Research shows that law enforcement candidates with prior misconduct or red flags are significantly more likely to reoffend, highlighting the urgent need for national police hiring standards.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/03/narrative-dating-profiles</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/03/narrative-dating-profiles</link><title>Stories, not shopping lists: Narrative dating profiles draw more interest</title><description><![CDATA[Research shows that dating profiles written as personal stories—not bullet-point lists—spark greater empathy and romantic interest by creating emotional connection.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/03/teen-aggression-faster-aging</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/03/teen-aggression-faster-aging</link><title>Teen aggression a warning sign for faster aging later in life</title><description><![CDATA[Early teen aggression may contribute to faster biological aging and higher health risks by age 30, highlighting how adolescent relationship conflicts can have long-term physical consequences, according to APA research.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/02/laughter-beats-embarrassment</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/02/laughter-beats-embarrassment</link><title>When you stumble, laughter beats embarrassment</title><description><![CDATA[Research finds that laughing at yourself after a minor, harmless mistake makes others see you as more warm, competent, and authentic than showing embarrassment.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/02/laws-named-after-tragedies</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/02/laws-named-after-tragedies</link><title>Why laws named after tragedies win public support</title><description><![CDATA[Research shows that naming laws after victims significantly boosts public support by triggering sympathy, but this emotional influence may lead to less effective, evidence‑based policymaking.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/02/food-insecurity-employee-productivity</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/02/food-insecurity-employee-productivity</link><title>Food insecurity impacts employees’ productivity</title><description><![CDATA[Research shows that food insecurity significantly increases employee anxiety and harms work performance, but workplace programs that provide access to food can meaningfully improve employee well‑being and job outcomes.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/01/online-jurors-courtroom</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/01/online-jurors-courtroom</link><title>Can justice happen on a laptop? Study says yes</title><description><![CDATA[Research from APA finds that virtual juries remain just as attentive, engaged, and fair as in‑person juries, suggesting online deliberations can be a reliable and accessible option for modern courts.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/01/grandparenting-good-for-brain</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/01/grandparenting-good-for-brain</link><title>Grandparenting is good for the brain</title><description><![CDATA[Research suggests that providing care for grandchildren may help older adults maintain stronger memory and verbal skills, potentially slowing cognitive decline.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/12/swearing-makes-you-stronger</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/12/swearing-makes-you-stronger</link><title>Why swearing makes you stronger</title><description><![CDATA[Research shows that swearing can boost physical performance by reducing inhibition and increasing focus, confidence, and endurance.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/12/politics-say-what-you-oppose</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/12/politics-say-what-you-oppose</link><title>To connect across politics, try saying what you oppose</title><description><![CDATA[Research shows that framing political views in terms of what you oppose—rather than what you support—can make others more receptive and foster better dialogue across divides.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/12/psychologists-ai-use-concerns</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/12/psychologists-ai-use-concerns</link><title>Among psychologists, AI use is up, but so are concerns</title><description><![CDATA[APA’s 2025 survey reveals that over half of psychologists have experimented with AI tools, while most remain concerned about risks like data privacy, bias, and social impact.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/11/finger-counting-higher-math-skills</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/11/finger-counting-higher-math-skills</link><title>For young children, finger-counting a stepping stone to higher math skills</title><description><![CDATA[Research shows that finger counting in early childhood helps develop stronger addition skills and supports the transition to advanced math concepts.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:00:12 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/11/ptsd-therapies-veterans-treatment</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/11/ptsd-therapies-veterans-treatment</link><title>Not all PTSD therapies keep veterans in treatment, study warns</title><description><![CDATA[Research shows nearly 26% of U.S. service members and veterans drop out of PTSD therapy, with trauma-focused treatments seeing the highest rates—highlighting the need for tailored, sustainable care.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:50 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/11/ai-wellness-apps-mental-health</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/11/ai-wellness-apps-mental-health</link><title>Artificial intelligence, wellness apps alone cannot solve mental health crisis</title><description><![CDATA[APA warns that generative AI chatbots and wellness apps lack sufficient evidence and regulation to ensure user safety, urging systemic mental health reforms, stronger safeguards, and evidence-based standards before these technologies are relied on for emotional support or treatment.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:13 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/11/nation-suffering-division-loneliness</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/11/nation-suffering-division-loneliness</link><title>APA poll reveals a nation suffering from stress of societal division, loneliness</title><description><![CDATA[Loneliness and emotional disconnection appear to have become a defining feature of life in America, as a majority of U.S. adults say societal division is a significant source of stress in their lives]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:01:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/11/short-fasts-do-not-impair-thinking</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/11/short-fasts-do-not-impair-thinking</link><title>Short fasts do not impair thinking ability in healthy adults</title><description><![CDATA[New research published by APA finds that short-term fasting does not significantly impair cognitive performance in healthy adults, challenging common assumptions about hunger and mental sharpness.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:00:09 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/10/sharing-positive-emotions-partner</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/10/sharing-positive-emotions-partner</link><title>Sharing positive emotions with a partner is good for health</title><description><![CDATA[Sharing joyful moments with a partner may help older adults lower stress hormone levels and improve overall health, according to research published by APA.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:54 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/10/self-affirmations-well-being</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/10/self-affirmations-well-being</link><title>Self-affirmations can boost well-being, study finds</title><description><![CDATA[Brief self-affirmation exercises that help people reflect on their core values and strengths can significantly boost well-being, reduce anxiety, and promote lasting happiness across age groups and cultures, according to research published by APA.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:00:13 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/10/loneliness-interventions</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/10/loneliness-interventions</link><title>Loneliness interventions help but are not a cure-all</title><description><![CDATA[A comprehensive review published by APA finds that interventions—particularly psychological and in-person approaches—can effectively reduce loneliness, though more rigorous, tailored strategies are needed to address this growing global public health issue.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:00:13 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/10/knowing-help-is-there</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/10/knowing-help-is-there</link><title>Just knowing help is there makes all the difference</title><description><![CDATA[People who feel supported by family, friends, and colleagues tend to thrive mentally, physically, and professionally, according to APA research.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/10/short-inspirational-videos-reducing-stress</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/10/short-inspirational-videos-reducing-stress</link><title>Short inspirational videos as effective as meditation at reducing stress</title><description><![CDATA[Watching short inspirational videos can reduce stress and boost hope as effectively as meditation, according to new APA research highlighting the potential of uplifting media as a simple tool for improving mental well-being.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:47 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/09/woolf-apa-2027-president</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/09/woolf-apa-2027-president</link><title>Linda M. Woolf, PhD, elected 2027 president of American Psychological Association</title><description><![CDATA[Linda M. Woolf, PhD, professor of psychology and international human rights at Webster University, has been elected 2027 president of the American Psychological Association.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:22 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/08/political-polar-opposites-more-alike</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/08/political-polar-opposites-more-alike</link><title>Political polar opposites may be more alike than they think</title><description><![CDATA[Research published by APA finds that politically extreme liberals and conservatives process political information in strikingly similar ways, suggesting extremity—not ideology—drives shared brain responses.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:57 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/07/labs-digital-badge-program</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/07/labs-digital-badge-program</link><title>APA Labs launches digital badge program to establish standards in digital mental health</title><description><![CDATA[APA Labs has launched a Digital Badge Program to help consumers and clinicians identify trustworthy digital mental health tools through science-based evaluations of safety, privacy, clinical value, and usability.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:00:12 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/07/competitive-world-mean-leaders</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/07/competitive-world-mean-leaders</link><title>In a competitive world, mean leaders look smart</title><description><![CDATA[Research reveals that people who view the world as a competitive jungle are more likely to admire antagonistic leaders, while those who see it as cooperative may find such leaders incompetent.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:00:03 Z</pubDate></item></channel></rss>