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Association</title><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/</link><description>Association!</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2026 American Psychological Association</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 Z</lastBuildDate><xhtml:meta content="noindex" name="robots" xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"/><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/04/overreliance-ai-undermine-confidence</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/04/overreliance-ai-undermine-confidence</link><title>Overreliance on AI programs may undermine confidence at work</title><description><![CDATA[Research from the American Psychological Association finds that heavy reliance on artificial intelligence at work can erode confidence in independent thinking and ownership of ideas, while active oversight preserves cognitive engagement.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/04/digital-badge-solutions-library</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/04/digital-badge-solutions-library</link><title>APA Labs launches resource to guide clinicians, health systems and the public to evidence-based digital mental health tools</title><description><![CDATA[APA Labs’ Digital Badge Solutions Library supports clinicians, health systems and users in search of evidence-based digital mental health tools]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/04/boring-conversation</guid><link>https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2026/04/boring-conversation</link><title>Think that conversation will be boring? 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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 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