Psychology in the News

1. Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning?

   You may be dealing with an issue such as bad sleep hygiene, disturbed sleep throughout the night, or an underlying sleep disorder.

2. COVID worsened doctor and nurse shortages, leaving rural hospitals still struggling

   The impacts of the pandemic accelerated the shortages by pushing many doctors over the edge into early retirement or other fields.

3. Views of mental, physical health lowest in almost 25 years

   Americans’ views of their mental and physical health are at the lowest point in nearly 25 years, a downturn that accelerated at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued since.

4. Trump's policies are destabilizing mental health care for veterans

   In the wake of federal firings and executive orders, providers and patients at the Department of Veterans Affairs say mental health and mental health care are suffering.

5. Schools use AI to monitor kids, hoping to prevent violence

   These tools raise serious questions about privacy and security.