Oct 31, 2019 · For many people, discrimination is an everyday reality. Discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or …

Racism is a form of prejudice that generally includes negative emotional reactions, acceptance of negative stereotypes, and discrimination against individuals. Discrimination involves negative, …

Oct 1, 2020 · A Rice University psychology lab is studying the more elusive forms of discrimination and ways to protect stigmatized groups.

A wealth of psychological research shows that discrimination can exacerbate stress. Moreover, discrimination-related stress is linked to mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, even …

Mar 9, 2016 · Gwendolyn Keita, PhD, executive director of APA’s Public Interest Directorate discusses how and why to put discrimination on the conversation agenda. According to psychological research, …

Recommendations Ableism continues to create widespread barriers undermining the health, autonomy, and inclusion of people with disabilities. The core issue is the pervasive stigma, discrimination, …

Nov 1, 2024 · Many of the year's most-read journal articles covered research on social media, with others exploring leadership, cognitive behavioral therapy, and adverse childhood experiences.

Mar 1, 2023 · Ageism is defined as discrimination against older people because of negative and inaccurate stereotypes—and it’s so ingrained in our culture that we often don’t even notice. Most …

Apr 1, 2024 · It is critical for psychologists to understand structural competence as we seek to improve the well-being of our communities. Structural competence means recognizing and addressing …

An extensive list of APA and other resources to support the aging lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.