What are the top 10 trends to watch for
in psychology in 2019.
Here's a quick breakdown from the APA
Monitor on Psychology Annual Trends
Report. At number 10 - the rise of digital
therapies. Evidence based apps could
enhance and even replace medications for treating a range of mental health issues.
Number 9 - treating our misuse of digital
devices. People's attachment to social
media, emails, and texts fuel anxiety.
Psychologists are now spearheading
efforts to help wean people off of
technology. Number eight - designing
smarter technology. As experts in human
behavior psychologists, have become
integral to ensuring that technology is
truly helpful and easy to use.
Number seven - big data is getting bigger.
People's use of social media, wearables,
and other new sources of data is opening
more avenues for psychological
researchers to explore real world human
behavior. Number six -  shining the
spotlight on equity. Current events have
kicked psychologists activism into high
gear causing many to prioritize fighting
on behalf of vulnerable people like immigrants
and refugees. Number five - a re-envisioning of long-term care.
Psychologists are playing an important
role in creating and guiding new patient
centered care models that seek to better
serve residents and staff in long-term
care. Number four - a greater role in
nutritional health. New research shows
that we are what we eat -
physically and mentally. Psychologists
are now focusing on nutrition to improve
people's whole health. Number three -
a growing demand for sports
psychologists. Sports psychologists
skills are increasingly being sought out
by nonathletes in high-stress jobs such
as surgeons firefighters and performers.
Number two - the rise of non-drug pain
treatments in response to the opioid
crisis. Psychologists are in demand for
non-drug treatment options for chronic
pain. And, at number one - climate change is
our call to action. Organizations and
lawmakers are tapping into psychologists'
expertise to mitigate climate change and
help people adapt to a warming world.
2019 will be another exciting year for
psychology. To learn more about these
trends click the link to APA's Monitor on
Psychology at the top
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