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Burnout Trends Among US Health Care Workers
This study, published in JAMA, examines burnout among healthcare professionals and highlights important trends that have implications for workforce stability and patient care. This article reinforces that burnout is not simply an individual resilience issue, but reflects structural pressures within healthcare delivery. For those working in clinical practice, healthcare leadership and behavioral health, these data add important context to ongoing conversations about quality outcomes.
Cindy Carter, Ph.D.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2833027
#HealthcareBurnout #HealthcareWorkforce #PatientCareQuality #BehavioralHealth #HealthSystemChallenges
Deep Cutbacks and Restructuring at the VA Are Diminishing Care
Intended or unintended, the consequences for veterans and their mental health are significant as funding for mental health treatment at veteran treatment centers in reduced. Our veterans have special needs that are best met by providers with specialized training, who are imbedded in a system designed to serve military members and their families. Zara Abrams describes the current state of veteran mental health care in this article published in the American Psychological Association’s Monitor on Psychology.
Jeannine Monnier, Ph.D.
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2026/03/workforce-shortages-threaten-veteran-care
#VeteranMentalHealth #SupportOurVeterans #MentalHealthCare #MilitaryFamilies #VeteransSupport
Music and the Mind
The saying goes: “Music soothes the savage beast.” Well, modern science is showing that it also improves mood, balance, pain tolerance, dementia, language development and self identity. Kirsten Weir provides a broad overview of music’s impact on the human brain in this article in the American Psychologist Association’s Monitor on Psychology. Emerging data support the benefits investing in attending concerts, learning musical instruments and music therapy.
Jeannine Monnier, Ph.D.
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2026/03/science-of-music
#MusicAndTheMind #BrainHealth #MusicTherapy #ScienceOfMusic #MentalWellbeing
Gambling Disorder in the Age of Mobile Sports Betting
Mobile sports betting has exploded in recent years. As of December 2025, 31 states, plus Washington, D.C., allow for some form of online sports betting. Public health researchers are reporting different outcome data, such as seeking help for gambling addiction, varying by state gambling legislation. According to Nora Volkow, Director at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), "Mobile access has transformed the temporal, spatial, and psychological dynamics of gambling, compressing the cycle of urge, opportunity, and action into seconds and thereby amplifying risk for rapid escalation and in some instances catastrophic outcomes.” As with other forms of addiction, prevention will be an important factor in protecting those most at risk from problematic psychological, social, and financial consequences.
Cindy Carter, Ph.D.
https://nida.nih.gov/about-nida/noras-blog/2025/11/gambling-disorder-in-the-age-of-mobile-sports-betting
#MobileSportsBetting #GamblingDisorder #AddictionAwareness #PublicHealth #MentalHealthMatters
Nurturing Now, Thriving Later: The Lasting Power of Affectionate Mothering
New studies help to tease out how maternal support offers significant advantages for children. Outcomes impacted by positive mothering include economic success, academic achievement, and health and well-being. This article from the American Psychological Association’s The Monitor explores the current research on this topic, highlighting the benefits supporting the health of mothers.
Jeannine Monnier, Ph.D.
https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/04/power-affectionate-mothering
#MaternalMentalHealth #ParentingResearch #ChildDevelopment #MotherhoodMatters #FamilyWellBeing
To Connect Across Politics, Try Saying What You Oppose
We are living in a world that is rife with societal divisions. The impact is experienced at the global level down to the family and friend level. This impact has not been for the better (see the American Psychological Association’s 2025 Stress in America report). This article on research by Rhia Catapano, Ph.D., provides useful insights into how to build understanding and improve communication.
Jeannine Monnier, Ph.D.
https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/12/politics-say-what-you-oppose
#BridgingDivides #BetterCommunication #UnderstandingEachOther #SocialConnection #StressAndSociety
Using Psychology to Understand and Fight Health Misinformation
As we continue to be inundated with information, we risk consuming at least some misinformation. The American Psychological Association is working to provide the public with educational tools to assist in developing misinformation detection skills. See the attached American Psychological Association report designed to assist people in combating misinformation.
Jeannine Monnier, Ph.D.
https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/health-misinformation
#HealthMisinformation #MediaLiteracy #PsychologyResearch #PublicHealthEducation #CriticalThinking
FOMO Is About the Who, Not the What, Research Finds
Fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, refers to anxiety a person experiences when missing out on social activities. New research suggests that FOMO is initiated by worries about missing bonding opportunities with a valued group, rather than missing an enjoyable experience. Research participants worried that missing out would negatively affect their connection and future belonging with the group. The researchers suggest their findings underscore the importance of human bonding in an era of increasing reports of isolation.
Cindy Carter, Ph.D.
https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/breaking-research/fomo-about-who-not-what-research-finds
#FearOfMissingOut #MentalHealthAwareness #HumanConnection #SocialWellbeing #EmotionalHealth
Stress in America™ 2025
The American Psychological Association recently published their annual Stress in America report. This year's study provides evidence of significant concern related to loneliness and societal division. These concerns are especially prominent for younger adults and older adults. Read the attached report for a more in-depth look at stress in America.
Jeannine Monnier, Ph.D.
https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/stress-in-america/2025
#MentalHealthAwareness #StressInAmerica #LonelinessAwareness #MentalWellbeing #PsychologyResearch
ADHD Drugs Don’t Work the Way We Thought
New research out of the University of Washington suggests that stimulant medications, once thought to work by activating brain regions associated with attention, actually work by stimulating brain systems involved in wakefulness. Improvement in attention seems to be a secondary effect of a child being more alert and finding a task more rewarding.
-CINDY CARTER, PH.D.
Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being
Psychology has much to offer to the discussion of well-being in the workplace. The US Department of Health and Human Services recent focus on workplace mental health and well-being echos the American Psychological Association’s conversation on how to enhance well-being in the workplace. Key components are: 1. Safety from psychological harm, 2. Improvements in one’s sense of mattering to those around them and 3. Feeling as if one’s work has meaning. If your workplace is having difficulties in these areas consult a psychologist for help.
-JEANNINE MONNIER, PH.D.
How AI is Reshaping Work and Human Psychology
Struggling with integrating AI into your workplace? You are not alone. The adoption of any new technology can lead to disruption in the workplace. This article by Paul Tsagaroulis, Ph.D., explores how to adopt AI in consideration of how it will be received by the people using it, so as to maximize positive gains and minimize the potential for harm.
Workers are facing an age of uncertainty
Despite ongoing stressors, psychological science can help both employers and employees navigate the changing landscape in workplace productivity, efficiency and satisfaction. In this article by the American Psychological Association, principles grounded in behavioral science research, such as “mattering," can help organizations create conditions that foster trust and resilience, laying the groundwork for healthier, human-valued, productive workplaces.
-CINDY CARTER, PH.D.
Speaking of Psychology: How do you build a successful team? With Eduardo Salas, PhD
Common myths of team leadership are dispelled in this “Speaking of Psychology” podcast by the American Psychological Association. Eduardo Salas, Ph.D. discusses new psychological science examining key elements in building effective teams.
-CINDY CARTER, PH.D.
Movement to include mental health providers on health care teams is coming into its own
Psychologists wrestle with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the practice of psychology. This American Psychological Association (APA) article covers relevant areas on this topic. It compliments C&B's recent podcast on the topic:
-Jeannine Monnier, Ph.D.
Ethical guidance for AI in the professional practice of health service psychology
Psychologists wrestle with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the practice of psychology. This American Psychological Association (APA) article covers relevant areas on this topic. It compliments C&B's recent podcast on the topic:
-Jeannine Monnier, Ph.D.
PSYCHOLOGY OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: UNVEILING COGNITIVE BIASES AND EMOTIONAL INFLUENCE
As our study of the gut increases, we are gaining a better understanding of how the food we consume impacts not only our bodies but or minds as well. New evidence links the consumption of sugary drinks to depression through the impact these drinks have on the gut microbiome. Further, these effects seem to be more significant for women. More reasons to eat healthy!
Jeannine Monnier, Ph.D.
Link here and in bio-
#MentalHealthAwareness #GutBrainConnection #MindBodyHealth #HealthyMindHealthyBody #NutritionAndMentalHealth #GutHealthMatters #FoodAndMood #EmotionalWellness #HolisticMentalHealth #EatForYourMind #MentalWellness #MindBodyConnection #HealthyHabits #WellbeingJourney #PositiveMentalHealth
APA calls for guardrails, education, to protect adolescent AI users
As our study of the gut increases, we are gaining a better understanding of how the food we consume impacts not only our bodies but or minds as well. New evidence links the consumption of sugary drinks to depression through the impact these drinks have on the gut microbiome. Further, these effects seem to be more significant for women. More reasons to eat healthy!
Jeannine Monnier, Ph.D.
Link here and in bio-
#MentalHealthAwareness #GutBrainConnection #MindBodyHealth #HealthyMindHealthyBody #NutritionAndMentalHealth #GutHealthMatters #FoodAndMood #EmotionalWellness #HolisticMentalHealth #EatForYourMind #MentalWellness #MindBodyConnection #HealthyHabits #WellbeingJourney #PositiveMentalHealth
APA calls for guardrails, education, to protect adolescent AI users
As artificial intelligence (AI) descends on us all, we should be thoughtful about how our children interface with it. The American Psychological Association has put together a report related to helping parents, educators, etc. consider the wide ranging impact of this technology on developing brains and provide guidance on how adolescents can use AI safely.
Link here- https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/06/protect-adolescent-ai-users
#ArtificialIntelligence #AIandKids #HealthyTechUse #ChildDevelopment #DigitalParenting #PsychologyMatters #APAGuidance #TechSafety #RaisingDigitalNatives #MindfulTech #SafeAI #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #EducatorsGuide #AdolescentHealth #AIImpact
Evidence-Based Vaccination Resources
For those who have questions about vaccinations, Dr. Lepkowsky of the American Psychological Association has compiled helpful links to evidence-based articles on the topic.
Jeannine Monnier, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Co-Director
See these links for more information: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2838491?guestAccessKey=bf866c9f-4180-490d-9519-ee78b90e6215&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postup_jn&utm_campaign=article_alert-jama&utm_content=olf-tfl_&utm_term=083025
https://www.medicareresources.org/faqs/does-medicare-cover-the-covid-vaccine-and-boosters/