/tags/american-psychological-association American Psychological Association en-US Copyright Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:54:56 GMT /health-wellness/2022-11-29/whats-driving-the-increased-demand-for-mental-health-care-in-texas A new survey from the American Psychological Association shows that the demand for mental health services has continued to climb since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. A majority of the psychologists surveyed said they saw higher numbers of patients that needed treatment for anxiety, depression and substance abuse. But 60% of them also said they were too busy to take on new patients. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:54:56 GMT /health-wellness/2022-11-29/whats-driving-the-increased-demand-for-mental-health-care-in-texas Rhonda Fanning | Texas Standard , Glorie Martinez | Texas Standard /health-wellness/2022-07-21/for-trans-youth-in-north-texas-finding-affirming-mental-health-care-can-be-a-challenge Texas leaders have targeted trans youth, their families and gender-affirming care practices for months. It’s exacerbated feelings of anxiety and fear in trans youth, who already experience higher rates of depression, anxiety and suicide than their cis peers. Mental health practitioners can help navigate these feelings, but finding and accessing an affirming therapist in Texas can be a challenge. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-07-21/for-trans-youth-in-north-texas-finding-affirming-mental-health-care-can-be-a-challenge Elena Rivera /news/2021-11-03/american-psychological-association-says-its-sorry-for-perpetuating-systemic-racism The APA, as well as the field of psychology as a whole, has been complicit in systemically harming people of color throughout history, the organization said. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:00:00 GMT /news/2021-11-03/american-psychological-association-says-its-sorry-for-perpetuating-systemic-racism Sharon Pruitt-Young /texas-news/2019-11-15/study-looks-at-what-affects-mental-health-more-family-or-romantic-ties Having a strained relationship with a family member may be tougher on your mental health than a troubled romantic relationship, according to a new study… Fri, 15 Nov 2019 23:15:38 GMT /texas-news/2019-11-15/study-looks-at-what-affects-mental-health-more-family-or-romantic-ties Justin Martin /health-science-tech/2019-01-14/is-traditional-masculinity-harmful-to-mental-health-new-guidelines-spark-debate The American Psychological Association sparked a fierce debate last week when it issued its first-ever guidelines for psychologists working with men and… Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:36:36 GMT /health-science-tech/2019-01-14/is-traditional-masculinity-harmful-to-mental-health-new-guidelines-spark-debate Syeda Hasan