Dr. David Yeager | 5 Questions with a Psychologist #shorts #psychology #mentalhealth
In a brief interview, psychologist David Yeager explains how a middle‑school classroom project on conflict resolution sparked his lifelong interest in meaning, ethics, and the psychology of purpose. Yeager cites Viktor Frankl’s insight that knowing one’s ‘why’ eases any ‘how,’ and points to research showing that a sense of meaning is among the strongest predictors against depression, anxiety and listlessness. Together with collaborators Carol Dweck and Greg Walton, he deliberately tackles what he calls ‘high‑hanging fruit’—research questions that few pursue but that can yield uniquely impactful careers. He recounts the original project built around S.E. Hinton’s *The Outsiders*, the enthusiasm of the 150 undergraduates he teaches each semester, and even his personal coping strategy of listening to intense, instrumentally rich music from War on Drugs and Sturgill Simpson while working on demanding analyses. Yeager believes the next generation of scholars, driven by purpose‑oriented curiosity, will shape the field toward socially relevant questions, ensuring psychology’s continued relevance in addressing mental‑health challenges.
The Downside of Being Endlessly Affirmative | APA 2025 #ai #therapy #shorts
The video highlights a fundamental flaw in current conversational AI: its tendency toward endless affirmation, or "sycophancy," which mirrors a therapist who never challenges a client. The speaker argues that while this agreeable stance may feel supportive, it ultimately undermines...
Why We Need Limits on Workplace Surveillance | APA 2025 #work #mentalhealth #shorts
The video argues that electronic performance monitoring—cameras, spyware, keyloggers, facial and voice analysis, location tracking—has exploded since the pandemic as employers try to verify remote workers’ productivity. While Canada, the EU and many European nations restrict monitoring to job‑related activities, the...
What to Do When Your Temper Flares
Dr. Dawn Huebner, a psychologist and parent coach, introduces the second edition of “What to Do When Your Temper Flares,” a child‑focused guide designed for ages six to twelve to manage anger. The book serves both children and supportive adults,...
Digital Tools to Help Maximize Therapy | APA 2025 #therapy #technology #shorts
The video discusses how digital tools are reshaping mental‑health delivery by simplifying therapist discovery, scheduling, and ongoing engagement. It highlights that platforms automate administrative tasks, allowing clinicians to devote more time to patient care, and that integrated apps let clients practice...
Debunking Psychology Myths and Misconceptions, with Erin Smith, PhD | Speaking of Psychology
The episode of Speaking of Psychology features Dr. Erin Smith discussing a multi‑institution study that surveyed roughly 900 college students after completing an introductory psychology course. Researchers presented a 40‑item quiz of common psychology myths—ranging from left‑brain/right‑brain stereotypes to the 10‑percent‑brain...
Catching Kindness Read by Kara M. Mitchell
Kara Mitchell reads her self‑written, illustrated children’s book “Catching Kindness,” published by Magination Press for the American Psychological Association. The story frames everyday settings—grocery aisles, post offices, and other routine spots—as stages where kindness can be practiced and learned. Mitchell emphasizes...
Managing Stress in Turbulent Times, with Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, and Georges C. Benjamin, MD
The episode of Speaking of Psychology tackles the surge of societal stress amid political polarization, economic anxiety, and global conflict, drawing on the APA’s 2025 Stress in America survey that shows 62% of adults cite societal division as a major...
Bridging Human Connection and AI in Mental Health Care | APA 2025 #ai #mentalhealth #shorts
The APA 2025 presentation explored how artificial intelligence can be integrated with the inherently human nature of mental‑health care. While AI has moved far beyond the rudimentary responses of early chatbots like ELIZA, the speaker emphasized that mental health remains...
Why It Takes Courage to Be Creative, with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD | Speaking of Psychology
In this episode of Speaking of Psychology, Dr. Zorana Pringle explains why creativity is less a mysterious talent and more a deliberate choice. She reframes the common "creativity gene" myth, arguing that anyone can cultivate originality and effectiveness by deciding...
What the Data Really Shows About Remote Work | APA 2025 #remotework #work #psychology #shorts
The video presents recent research from APA 2025 examining how remote work affects daily work hours, challenging popular narratives that remote employees either slack off or overwork. Using propensity score matching to mimic experimental conditions, researchers compared time‑use data of employees...
What to Do When the News Scares You
The American Psychological Association released an updated guide titled “What to Do When the News Scares You,” aimed at helping children process frightening media coverage. The resource offers age‑appropriate explanations, calming techniques, and printable worksheets for parents to use during...
Why AI Can't Replace Human Care | APA 2025 #ai #mentalhealth #psychology #shorts
The American Psychological Association highlighted that while artificial intelligence can broaden mental‑health access, it cannot replicate the human connection essential to clinical practice. Dr. Anthony Estreet emphasized clinicians’ ability to read nonverbal cues and truly understand patients’ experiences. The organization...
Invisible Scars: Recognizing and Treating Medical Trauma, with James C. Jackson, PsyD
Psychologist James C. Jackson, PhD, highlights the hidden epidemic of medical trauma, affecting millions who endure intensive‑care stays, traumatic childbirth, or chronic‑pain battles. In his book “Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma,” he explains why these experiences are often dismissed...
What's Behind Psychologist Burnout? | APA 2025 #burnout #psychology #shorts
Psychologist burnout is escalating as demand for mental‑health services outpaces available resources, according to Dr. Heather Ciesielski. Clinicians face intense emotional strain from caring for patients and often find themselves unable to practice in line with their professional values. This...