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The deep and lasting implications of funding cuts for psychological research 

Candid

Federal funding has long been the backbone of psychological research in the United States, supporting a wide array of studies from cognitive neuroscience to mental health interventions. At the American Psychological Foundation (APF), were engaging in ongoing conversations with researchers and organizations who have lost federal funding.

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Is There An Inequality Tipping Point for Nonprofits?

Blue Avocado

Even those who remain insulated from the harsh climatological effects will not be immune from the psychological effects of watching this catastrophe unfold. The same point may be made about philanthropy: A warmer climate, harsher weather and unrelenting news coverage will have a psychological impact on us all.

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Need a Lift? 13 Stories That Inspired Us in 2024

Stanford Social Innovation Review

We do not receive any monetary support from Stanford University. Helping Young People Cope With Eco-Anxiety by Zoey England A warming world is causing adverse psychological and emotional impacts for many young people. Universities may be able to help by building opportunities for students to take relevant action beyond the classroom.

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It’s Not in Your Mind: Addressing Mental Health Through a Social Justice Lens

NonProfit Quarterly

“There is good reason to wonder whether collecting all types of suffering into medicalized mental health disorders is the most accurate or ethical approach when it comes to addressing these crises,” says Dr. Zenobia Morrill , a psychology professor at William James College.

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A Fair Shot for Every Child: The Nuts and Bolts of Baby Bonds

NonProfit Quarterly

A universal federal program would provide more consistent support. Moreover, the psychological and health impacts of baby bonds should not be underestimated. A universal federal program would provide more consistent support while still prioritizing those most in need. State programscreate a patchwork of approaches.

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Minding the Gaps: Neuroethics, AI, and Depression

NonProfit Quarterly

Yale Universitys latest estimates also propose that the countrys failing mental health systems cost the United States $282 billion every year. Koko Nishi, Mental Health Among Asian-Americans, Students Corner, American Psychological Association, 2012, apa.org/pi/oema/resources/ethnicity-health/asian-american/article-mental -health.

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Building Boundaries in Love for Equity and Justice: An AI Manifesto

NonProfit Quarterly

15 Continuous surveillance also has a profound psychological impact, fostering an atmosphere of fear and hyper-vigilance that undermines mental health and wellbeing.16 The Brink , Boston University, February 23, 2023, www.bu.edu/articles/2023/do -algorithms-reduce-bias-in-criminal-justice/.