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Psychology Resources for the Public

Welcome to our PPA public resource page!  Below, we have captured resources intended to answer your frequently asked questions about psychological issues affecting you and your family.  We have organized our content by subject area.  Please provide feedback on this page to ppa@papsy.org.

These informational documents are written by members and represent their views and summary of psychological research. These resources are not to be construed in any way as a professional psychological service. If you feel you would benefit from such a service and would like the name of a qualified psychologist in your area, please try our Psychologist Locator.

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Alcohol and Drug Use - Public FAQs

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
Alcohol_as_a_Coping_Mechanism.pdf PDF (147.27 KB) Administration 3/5/2025

Anxiety and Stress - Public FAQ's

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
How Does Stress Develop PDF (116.29 KB)  more ] Administration 6/17/2020
Managing_Election_Stress.pdf PDF (188.38 KB) Administration 10/23/2024
Stress and how to deal with it PDF (176.81 KB) Administration 4/27/2021
What is a panic or anxiety attack? PDF (574.3 KB) Administration 2/20/2025

Children & Adolescents - Public FAQ's

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
Back_to_School_Tips_for_Parents.pdf PDF (158.18 KB) Administration 9/11/2025
Talking to Children about Race PDF (167.34 KB) Administration 4/27/2021
What Is Play Therapy? PDF (121.25 KB)  more ] Administration 2/10/2014
What Is The Best Way To Discipline My Child? PDF (123.38 KB)  more ] Administration 2/10/2014

Cultural Identity - Public FAQ's

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
Becoming an ally PDF (139.14 KB) Administration 2/20/2025
BLM - Managing Social Media PDF (125.24 KB) Administration 7/1/2020
How to be an Ally to Transgender People PDF (174.24 KB) Administration 3/30/2022
LGBTQ_Apologies.pdf PDF (149.7 KB) Administration 6/29/2021
Navigating_News_and_Social_Media PDF (934.33 KB) Administration 3/25/2025

Depression - Public FAQs

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
Moving_Through_the_End-of-Summer_Blues.pdf PDF (168.4 KB) Administration 9/11/2025
What is Depression PDF (128.4 KB) Administration 3/5/2025

Eating Disorders - Public FAQs

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
Debunking_Eating_Disorders_Myths.pdf PDF (165.25 KB) Administration 3/5/2025
Tips_to_Improve_Body_Image.pdf PDF (141.27 KB) Administration 3/5/2025

Family - Public FAQ's

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
How to discuss politics with friends and family PDF (173.08 KB) Administration 2/20/2025
Preventing Family Conflict During Holidays PDF (83.53 KB) Administration 11/29/2021

Grief and Loss - Public FAQs

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
Grieving_For_A_Pet_Is_Real_And_Normal.pdf PDF (137.11 KB) Administration 3/5/2025
How_Do_I_Cope_With_My_Grief_During_The_Holiday.pdf PDF (166.84 KB) Administration 3/5/2025
How_Do_I_Cope_With_The_Loss_Of_A_Pet.pdf PDF (167.32 KB) Administration 3/5/2025

Health - Public FAQ's

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
10 tips for self-care PDF (149.4 KB) Administration 2/20/2025
Breast cancer awareness PDF (167.72 KB) Administration 2/20/2025
Breastfeeding awareness PDF (156.54 KB) Administration 2/20/2025
How to improve sleep PDF (54.28 KB) Administration 2/20/2025
How to support those struggling with fertility PDF (54.84 KB) Administration 2/20/2025

Life Transitions - Public FAQs

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
Adjusting_to_Transitions.pdf PDF (111.52 KB) Administration 3/5/2025
College_Student_Survival_Skills.pdf PDF (126.32 KB) Administration 3/5/2025
Finding_the_New_Norm__Managing_As_A_New_Parent.pdf PDF (99.89 KB) Administration 3/5/2025
How_Can_I_Ease_My_Transitioning_Into_Retiremen.pdf PDF (186.5 KB) Administration 3/5/2025
How_Can_I_Make_Relocation_Easier.pdf PDF (161.79 KB) Administration 3/5/2025

Older Adults - Public FAQ's

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
Alzheimer's Awareness PDF (147.13 KB) Administration 2/20/2025
Am I Too Old For Psychotherapy? PDF (120.93 KB)  more ] Administration 2/10/2014
Normal_aging_or_dementia.pdf PDF (127.04 KB) Administration 8/26/2024
What Are The Signs Of Memory Impairment PDF (121.31 KB)  more ] Administration 2/20/2025

Other Mental Health Topics - Public FAQs

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
Distress Tolerance PDF (143.22 KB) Administration 2/20/2025
Firearm Safety PDF (163.22 KB) Administration 2/20/2025
Myths of perfectionism PDF (212.07 KB) Administration 2/20/2025
Psychological_Wellness_for_Men.pdf PDF (624.63 KB) Administration 6/5/2025
Why don't we keep New Year's Resolutions PDF (131.23 KB) Administration 2/20/2025

Psychological Treatment - Public FAQ's

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
How Do I Know if I've Found a Good Psychotherapist PDF (125.6 KB)  more ] Administration 3/10/2020
What Is “HIPAA” PDF (122.27 KB)  more ] Administration 2/20/2025

Suicide - Public FAQ's

Item Name Posted By Date Posted
Suicide Prevention Tips-Information PDF (177.37 KB) Administration 9/7/2021
Suicide_Languare_Article.docx DOCX (20.55 KB) Administration 1/26/2024
Window into Suicide PDF (132.58 KB)  more ] Administration 12/7/2020