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 …

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, …

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

In this year’s examination of the state of Stress in America™, APA highlights the connection between discrimination and stress, along with the resulting impacts on relationships, employment and overall …

Dec 14, 2021 · Why do nondisabled people tend to hold negative attitudes toward disability and disabled persons? Ableism—prejudice and discrimination aimed at disabled people, often with a patronizing …

Nov 1, 2024 · Highlights of peer-reviewed studies in psychology and related fields.

Mar 9, 2016 · Discussing discrimination can be hard enough for adults. Talking to kids about the subject can be especially daunting. People can be discriminated against for any number of reasons, …

APA stands against hate and discrimination, recognizing their painful impacts on mental health and well-being.

Sep 27, 2024 · Eating disorders don’t discriminate based on gender, yet the stereotype persists that they mainly affect women. Boys and men now make up about one-third of those diagnosed with an eating …

Mar 1, 2022 · Part of the reason for that, experts say, is that it remains legal to discriminate against people because of their weight. Only Michigan, Washington state, and a handful of cities—including …