What are digital therapeutics? How do they differ from traditional forms of therapy or mental health apps you might find in the App Store? APA's C. Vaile Wright, Ph.D. explains on this episode from the Speaking of Psychology archive. Hear the full conversation: https://at.apa.org/daf488
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The American Psychological Association, in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world's largest association of psychologists. APA's membership includes more than 157,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. Through its divisions in 54 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting human welfare. The mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication, and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives.
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https://www.apa.org
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Tony Habash
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A big THANK YOU to all attendees, speakers, clinicians, researchers, students, educators, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers for three impactful days at APA 2024. Safe travels and we'll see you all in Denver next year for APA 2025! #APA2024 #psychology #impact
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So many highlights from Day 2 of APA 2024! Today we're finishing strong with a full day of programming. Don't miss the action on the Main Stage, including the final installment of our CEO's Spotlight Series, a dynamic conversation on the relationship between psychology and AI, and our closing session with APA President Dr. Cynthia de las Fuentes. Explore the full agenda: https://at.apa.org/2oj
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Artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of psychology, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation in research, clinical practice, and education. While this new technology poses challenges, it also offers hope for meeting ongoing needs and increasing impact and efficacy: https://at.apa.org/xlz #AI #ethics #technology #psychology
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Day 1 of APA 2024 was amazing! Today we'll discuss the fight against misinformation in a dynamic Main Stage Headline event, moderated by best-selling author Charles Duhigg, and we'll hear from members of APA's Presidential Task Force on Immigration and Health on the Feature Stage. Explore today's agenda: https://at.apa.org/591725 #APA2024 #misinformation #immigration #psychology
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There's no magical secret to having great conversations, says author and APA 2024 main stage moderator Charles Duhigg. We all can become supercommunicators by building on the skills we use every day. #communication #conversation #psychology #APA2024
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The biggest psychology event of the year is here and APA 2024 is off to a great start! Today, our expert speakers will share how psychology can help in the fight against loneliness, delve into the lived experiences of Americans living with mental health and substance use challenges, and explore the science of human-technology interaction. See the full program and register for your virtual experience: https://lnkd.in/giVKhGS #APA2024 #loneliness #technology #mentalhealth #psychology
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Friendships are important for our health and well-being, but making new friends as an adult isn’t always easy. Here are some science-backed tips to help at any stage of life: https://at.apa.org/jc5 What are you doing to maintain or deepen your friendships? #friendship #mentalhealth #socialconnection
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Whether you provide mental health services, conduct research, teach, consult, or facilitate the application of psychological science in different settings, industries, or systems, #AI will affect what we do and how we do it, says APA CEO Arthur C. Evans, Ph.D. Learn more about AI's profound impact on the world: https://at.apa.org/xlz #technology #artificialintelligence #psychology
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APA's Annual Convention begins tomorrow in Seattle, Washington! Whether you’re joining us in person or virtually, you can follow all our convention coverage on our special LinkedIn APA 2024 Convention showcase page here: https://on.apa.org/3SHfA4H. Be sure to tag us in all your convention posts using #APA2024.