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American Psychological Association,APA-11 emerging trends for 2023 What’s ahead for psychologists and the field?

Release time: 2023-03-15 20:37




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Psychologists are increasingly being called on to help solve some of the greatest challenges we face as a society. In 2023, APA sees this trend accelerating, along with other major changes to the field.


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1.Scientists reach a wider audience)


Driven by a sense of purpose, psychologists are finding new ways to get research and clinical advice to those who need it……


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2.Psychologists take aim at misinformation


Psychologists are on a mission to fight conspiracy theories and other forms of dis- and misinformation with science-backed methods……


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3.Psychological research becomes more inclusive


Psychologists are challenging traditional thinking about their research, including how it is conducted and who it includes……


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4.EDI roles expand


The world is looking for leadership around equity, diversity, and inclusion, and psychologists are stepping up……


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5.Worker well-being is in demand


Attitudes about employee mental health have dramatically shifted, and psychologists are leading the charge to help businesses prioritize employee well-being……


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6.Efforts to improve childrens』 mental health increase


Research is focused on child and teen mental health, exploring why they are struggling and what can be done to help them……


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7.Partnerships accelerate progress


Psychologists are joining forces with other professions to tackle big societal problems, from childhood mental health to police violence……


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8.Suicide prevention gets a new lifeline


Psychologists remain on the forefront of suicide prevention, serving as critical first responders and training nonpsychologists to help meet the need……


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9.Some faculty exit academia


With students feeling overwhelmed and faculty feeling unsupported and overworked, some psychologists are abandoning academia……


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10.Venture capitalists shift focus


New funding is focusing on mental health apps for children and teens, as well as platforms that incorporate coaching and artificial intelligence……


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11.Psychologists rebrand the field


Psychologists are expanding the one-to-one therapy approach to strengthen psychological health across entire populations……


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