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Katherine B McGuire

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Views all my own! @APA Chief Advocacy Officer.

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Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the #988Lifeline. We've proudly provided vital support to 10 million contacts through calls, texts, & chats. We're grateful to our local crisis center counselors, @SAMHSAgov, state leaders, & partner organizations. Together, we help save lives.

988Lifeline's tweet image. Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the #988Lifeline. We've proudly provided vital support to 10 million contacts through calls, texts, & chats. We're grateful to our local crisis center counselors, @SAMHSAgov, state leaders, & partner organizations. Together, we help save lives.

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We are ALL victims of mis/disinformation, so we ALL need to learn the tricks used to fool us. Kuods to @60Minutes for featuring this amazing psych science and the amazing @Sander_vdLinden!!!! And for more info: see this @APA report: apa.org/pubs/reports/h…

Sander van der Linden of Cambridge University's Social Decision-Making Lab showed Lesley Stahl videos and video games that teach people how to identify common manipulation tactics and prevent themselves from getting duped. cbsn.ws/3VtNnk3



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Activities like walking or riding a bike “triggers hormonal releases, including endorphins that promote our brain health―reducing stress and improving sleep―and cognitive function, enhancing the ability to think.” —Dr. Alan Chu huffpost.com/entry/physical…


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“There’s a growing recognition that #mentalhealth is just as important as physical health in young people’s development, but that’s happening just as mental health services are under extreme strain."—Dr. Robin Gurwitch apa.org/monitor/2023/0…


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“An advanced placement course that ignores the decades of science studying sexual orientation and gender identity would deprive students of knowledge they will need to succeed in their studies, in high school and beyond.”—APA CEO @ArthurCEvans apa.org/news/press/rel…


AA & NHPI youth are hurting. Yet, they are our hopes and dreams for the future. Build school culture with safe spaces to heal and grow. @SecCardona @APA @drthema #mentalhealth @ArthurCEvans

techsmarty's tweet image. AA & NHPI youth are hurting. Yet, they are our hopes and dreams for the future. Build school culture with safe spaces to heal and grow. @SecCardona @APA @drthema #mentalhealth @ArthurCEvans

Listen and you will hear grief. People in the AA & NHPI community are hurting. @SecBecerra @APA @drthema @ArthurCEvans

techsmarty's tweet image. Listen and you will hear grief. People in the AA & NHPI community are hurting. @SecBecerra @APA @drthema @ArthurCEvans

Celebrating Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with ⁦@drthema⁩ and ⁦@LaurenUnderwood⁩ ⁦@APA⁩ ⁦@ArthurCEvans#PsychologyPAC

techsmarty's tweet image. Celebrating Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with ⁦@drthema⁩ and ⁦@LaurenUnderwood⁩ ⁦@APA⁩ ⁦@ArthurCEvans⁩ #PsychologyPAC

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I enjoyed attending the European Congress of Psychology conference with @ArthurCEvans @APA Our colleagues from the National Psychological Association of Ukraine expressed appreciation for the trauma recovery webinar we provided for them. We’re stronger together.

thema4apa's tweet image. I enjoyed attending the European Congress of Psychology conference with @ArthurCEvans @APA 

Our colleagues from the National Psychological Association of Ukraine expressed appreciation for the trauma recovery webinar we provided for them. 

We’re stronger together.

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ICYMI: How can advocates move the needle on #ImmigrationReform? Engaging policymakers through storytelling and combating misinformation are key, according to @APA’s Katherine B. McGuire @techsmarty. Read her recommendations in a @BakerCtrUSMEX brief: bit.ly/46qMV9l


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Across the country, kids are facing unprecedented mental health challenges. It's on all of us to help. Join @GovKathyHochul and APA Chief Science Officer @mitchprinstein tomorrow for the Summit on Youth Mental Health. Learn more: at.apa.org/3f518d #NYSYouthMentalHealth

APA's tweet image. Across the country, kids are facing unprecedented mental health challenges. It's on all of us to help. Join @GovKathyHochul and APA Chief Science Officer @mitchprinstein tomorrow for the Summit on Youth Mental Health. 

Learn more: at.apa.org/3f518d #NYSYouthMentalHealth

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Very touched by recognition of importance of promoting youth wellbeing.

Listening to a Fireside Chat with ⁦@drthema@mccabe_phd⁩ about how to bring ⁦@APAScience⁩ to #childrensmental ⁦as part of the #socialmedia advisory panel @APA⁩ ⁦@APAPractice#APAAdvocacy

Hoosierdiana's tweet image. Listening to a Fireside Chat with ⁦@drthema⁩ @mccabe_phd⁩ about how to bring ⁦@APAScience⁩ to #childrensmental ⁦as part of the #socialmedia advisory panel @APA⁩ ⁦@APAPractice⁩ #APAAdvocacy


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How can we help teens stay #SafeOnSocial? Our recent health advisory on social media use in adolescence offers ten science-based recommendations to guide parents, youth, tech companies, and policymakers. Read the full report: on.apa.org/41j2NHm

APA's tweet image. How can we help teens stay #SafeOnSocial? Our recent health advisory on social media use in adolescence offers ten science-based recommendations to guide parents, youth, tech companies, and policymakers.

Read the full report: on.apa.org/41j2NHm

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When stress persists over a long period of time, it can be overwhelming. Here are small steps you can take to address chronic stress and protect your health. Learn more: at.apa.org/1iu

APA's tweet image. When stress persists over a long period of time, it can be overwhelming. Here are small steps you can take to address chronic stress and protect your health.

Learn more: at.apa.org/1iu

It is unacceptable that nearly 7 out of 10 of U.S. Jews have experienced antisemitism online or on social media. Join @AJCGlobal in calling on @Twitter, @Meta, @tiktok_us, and @YouTube to prevent the spread of anti-Jewish hate online: actnow.ajc.org/4O66g6Z


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The kids aren’t alright. They need those in power to start to think of them over the money!

egetzoff's tweet image. The kids aren’t alright. They need those in power to start to think of them over the money!


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“Psychologists can give teachers and other community leaders the psychological knowledge and skills they need to support people’s behavioral health.” - @ArthurCEvans ❤️ Exactly what I’ve been doing ❤️ Feels good when the voices of APA leadership are consistent with the work we…

KarinMariaPsyD's tweet image. “Psychologists can give teachers and other community leaders the psychological knowledge and skills they need to support people’s behavioral health.” - @ArthurCEvans  ❤️ Exactly what I’ve been doing ❤️
Feels good when the voices of APA leadership are consistent with the work we…

Believe!!

Ted Lasso and President Joe Biden are teaming up to – as the television football coach would say – “believe” in the importance of mental health. cnn.it/3LzUfY8



Learned a lot from a room full of Gen-Z at the National #DigitalRoundtable sharing ideas about using social media to address society’s challenges, including protecting youth online. @afshop @andreas212nyc

techsmarty's tweet image. Learned a lot from a room full of Gen-Z at the National #DigitalRoundtable sharing ideas about using social media to address society’s challenges, including protecting youth online.  @afshop @andreas212nyc
techsmarty's tweet image. Learned a lot from a room full of Gen-Z at the National #DigitalRoundtable sharing ideas about using social media to address society’s challenges, including protecting youth online.  @afshop @andreas212nyc

New research “reflects decades of neglect towards mental health, for kids in particular," said ⁦⁦⁦@mitchprinstein⁩ ⁦⁦@APA⁩ Chief science officer. Set politics aside and invest in the behavioral health workforce & school-based support. abcnews-go-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/abcnews.go…


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