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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 13h
Through APF’s Direct Action Corporate Alliance, companies can turn those commitments into tangible action by supporting evidence-based work rooted in psychological science and making a meaningful difference in communities. Learn more: ampsychfdn.org/comms...
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 13h
Words matter, but without action, they only go so far. 💬This month on APF’s blog, our Communications Officer Bethany Giblin explores the psychology of storytelling, how stories move us & build trust, and why corporate commitments need more than a statement to truly live out their values.
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Political division isn't only political. It's psychological, and science can help us disrupt the harmful cycles fueling divides. Join APF or a Direct Action Town Hall on propaganda, dehumanization, and healing with Dr. Michelle Quist Ryder and Dr. Brittany Tausen. Register at the link below ⬇️
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This is the work at the heart of APF Direct Action: supporting evidence-based interventions, shaped by and for the communities they serve, so psychological science can move into action. Learn more: ampsychfdn.org/direc...
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
What happens when psychology meets community? 💭 When we allow psychology to meet community, true lived experiences help shape the work, evidence-based approaches are adapted to fit real-world needs, and research becomes something that meaningfully helps people in their everyday lives. 🌎
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Jisoo Youn, our 2026 Division 17 Counseling Psychology Grantee!🌟 Dr. Youn's work explores how sexual orientation, unlike more visible identities, can be harder for clients to discuss with therapists. We know this work will have a meaningful impact on so many lives!👏
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
APF Reviewer Spotlight! We're extending our thanks to Dr. Hua Luo, who volunteers her time & expertise as a reviewer to help advance psychology through high-quality, diverse work with real-world impact. We couldn't support innovative research without the generosity of our reviewers like Dr. Luo! 🌟
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Catherine Malboeuf-Hurtubise, our 2026 Joseph B. Gittler Award recipient!🌟 Dr. Malboeuf-Hurtubise's work explores how creativity and the arts can help children face life's hardest questions. We know this work will have a meaningful impact on so many lives!👏
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Congratulations to Ange Vittone, our 2026 Division 18 Professional Development or Service Grant recipient!🌟 Ange's research explores the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse survivors of sexual victimization. We know this work will have a meaningful impact on so many survivors!👏
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Linh Bui, our 2026 Richard Moreland Dissertation of the Year Award grantee!🌟 Dr. Bui's work explores whether compassion, feeling, and responding to a teammate's suffering can make teams more innovative. We know this work will have a meaningful impact in so many workplaces!👏
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We couldn't support innovative psychological research without the support of our reviewers!💜ampsychfdn.org/revie...
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
APF Reviewer Spotlight!💡 A huge shoutout to Dr. Nalin Bisnath, who generously volunteers her time and expertise as a reviewer. Through this work, she is directly advancing psychology while staying connected to emerging trends in the field.
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🎥 Learn more about Dr. Álvarez’s work and the power of making psychological science accessible in APF’s latest Direct Action webinar: ampsychfdn.org/direc...
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Suicide prevention can’t be one-size-fits-all. Effective prevention must reflect the language, culture, experiences, and needs of the communities it serves. This is what guided Dr. Kiara Álvarez's work, expanding support for Spanish-speaking caregivers of youth experiencing suicidal ideation. 💛
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Congratulations to Aubrey DeVinney, our 2026 Lorraine D. Eyde Fund Grant recipient! 🌟 Aubrey's research examines how to improve suicide risk assessment in both research and clinical care. We know this work will have a meaningful impact in so many lives! 👏
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Yarden Gliksman, our 2026 Esther Katz Rosen Fund Grant recipient! 🌟 Dr. Gliksman's research develops new methods for identifying mathematical giftedness in students. We know this work will have a meaningful impact on so many lives! 👏
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Don't miss this free fireside chat with Dr. Sarah Feldstein Ewing, recipient of the 2026 APF Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology, and a trailblazer in adolescent addiction research and treatment! 🏅ce.nationalregister.... @nationalregister.bsky.social
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It's #WhyIReviewWednesday!💙 Today, we're extending our gratitude to Dr. Jessica Hawks, an APF reviewer who volunteers her time and expertise to promote the highest quality of psychological science. We couldn't advance the field of psychology without the support of our reviewers. 🌟
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Announcing APF’s newest Direct Action Visionary Grantee, Dr. Yahaira Márquez! 🌟 Dr. Márquez is expanding access to evidence-based knowledge, resources, & treatment for childhood trauma in Guatemala. Learn more and hear directly from Dr. Márquez on APF's blog: ampsychfdn.org/marqu...
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Rebecca Griffith, our 2026 John and Polly Sparks Early Career Grant recipient! 🌟 Dr. Griffith's work explores why aggressive behavior escalates during adolescence in young people. We know this work will have a meaningful impact in so many lives! 👏
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Join APF & @nationalregister.bsky.social for a free fireside chat with Dr. Sarah Feldstein Ewing, recipient of the 2026 APF Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology, and a trailblazer in adolescent addiction research and treatment! 🏅ce.nationalregister....
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
If you or someone you know needs support, help is always available. 📱 Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 💬 Text HOME to 741741 to connect with Crisis Text Line 🌎 Find additional international resources through the International Association for Suicide Prevention (2/2)
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
CW: This post mentions suicide. Sometimes, starting the conversation is the most important step. Breaking the stigma starts with creating spaces for honest, judgment-free conversations. You don’t need to have all the answers; sometimes, simply being willing to listen can make a difference.(1/2)
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
It's #WhyIReviewWednesday!💙 We're extending our thanks to Dr. Nakieta M. Lankster, who volunteers her time and expertise as a reviewer to broaden the field's reach. We couldn't advance the field of psychology without the support of our reviewers. 🌟
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
So, what does it look like to put psychology into action in the workplace? Full insights from APF's CEO, Dr. Michelle Quist Ryder, are available on our blog. ampsychfdn.org/mqr-d...
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Before we asked others to apply psychology in bold new ways, we started with ourselves. At APF, we treated our own organization as our first Direct Action project, using psychological science to rethink how we work, lead, and build a workplace where people can thrive.
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Congrats to Laura Lewis, recipient of the 2026 Fantz Award!🎉 This award will strengthen Dr. Lewis's new lab's first research project, ensuring they have the tools and equipment they need to conduct research on great ape social cognition. We're proud to support Dr. Lewis and her team!👏
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Dana Sury, our Esther Katz Rosen Fund Grant recipient! 🌟 Dr. Sury's work explores how to reduce bias in identifying gifted and twice-exceptional learners through AI-based discourse analysis. We know this work will have a meaningful impact in so many lives! 👏
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
It's #WhyIReviewWednesday!💙 We're extending our thanks to Dr. NaYeon Yang, who generously volunteers her time and expertise to foster a fair, thoughtful review process. We couldn't support innovative psychological research without the time, dedication, & generosity of our reviewers. 🌟
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Congratulations to Andrés Jacob Beltrán Gabrie, our 2026 Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund Scholarship recipient! 🌟 His work focuses on mental health support for Latino immigrant children and families. We know this work will have a meaningful impact on so many lives! 👏
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Direct Action starts with community. When our community comes together, we help communities everywhere thrive. 🌍 Through the support of the APF community, Direct Action enables psychologists to deliver evidence-based interventions that meet people where they are and create lasting change.
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Meredith Gruhn, our 2026 Lorraine D. Eyde Fund Grantee! 🌟 Dr. Gruhn's work explores how childhood adversity shapes adolescents' responses to stress and coping with difficult experiences. We know this work will have a meaningful impact on so many lives! 👏
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
It's #WhyIReviewWednesday!💙 Today, we're extending our gratitude to Dr. Jason I. Chen, an APF reviewer who volunteers his time & expertise to support the professional development of early career & student researchers. We couldn't advance the field without the support of our reviewers. 🌟
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Why does psychology matter?💭 Many challenges facing humanity—marginalization, stigma, violence, the physical toll of stress and trauma—aren’t just social issues. They’re psychological ones. By translating research into real-world solutions, psychology helps people heal, connect, and thrive. 💙
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Faith Anderson, APF’s Head of Philanthropy, shares what it means to build a truly community-centered approach to philanthropy, and how there’s a place for everyone in APF’s village. ampsychfdn.org/peopl...
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
At APF, we pride ourselves on our People-Powered Philanthropy. We believe the most meaningful change happens when our community comes together around a shared belief in the power of psychology to improve lives. 💙
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
It's #FundingFriday at APF!💸 Don't miss our upcoming deadlines to apply for psychological research funding. More info at hubs.li/Q04nhdpZ0
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It's #WhyIReviewWednesday!💙 Thank you to Dr. Michelle L. Ackerman, who volunteers her time & expertise as a reviewer to help create a supportive research ecosystem. We couldn't support innovative research without generous reviewers like her! 🌟
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Congrats to Taylor Michl on receiving the Division 20 K. Warner Schaie Memorial Fund for Adult Development and Aging Grant! 🌟 Taylor's research explores the retirement experiences of transgender and gender expansive older adults, with the goal of enhancing wellbeing & connection. 💙
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Congrats to Dr. Cornelius (Niel) Victor, recipient of the Theodore Blau Early Career Award! 🌟 His work advances affirmative psychological practice and access to quality mental health care for sexually and gender-diverse communities in South Africa. We're proud to support such impactful work! 👏
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American Psychological Foundation @ampsychfdn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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