It's publication day!🎉 Delighted to share our book, "Beyond Difficult: An Attachment-Based Guide to Dealing with Challenging People," published by @AffirmPress @simonschuster 📖 https://t.co/q9EOBjKzg7 Written for anyone who has dealt with a *difficult* relationship... 🧵1/

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we highlight research from the Center for Native American Youth that elevates Indigenous best practices and Native youth voices. To read more about their mission and work click the link below: https://t.co/MqlueSqzBw

When asked to draw a scientist, school-age kids in the United States are increasingly sketching women, according to a study from 2018. Read more on #STEMSTEAMDay: https://t.co/1TZ0pwBtMJ @NewsfromScience

Loneliness is associated with cognitive impairment. Stay connected.

"People higher in attachment avoidance were less supportive of restorative justice—they were less open to dialogue, reconciliation, and giving offenders a second chance." - @JessAStern https://t.co/IUHc2MB02E

Less than 2 weeks to go! We hope you will join us! https://t.co/c2GsHMjIMf

In our new paper, co-authored with @JBrehenyWallace, learn about the science around mattering in early childhood, including the powerful effects of mattering on lifelong health and well-being, and strategies for building a sense of mattering in children: https://t.co/XI1GexjMbp

While mattering is important to us all, our sense of whether or not we matter begins in the earliest days of infancy. Learn more about the importance of mattering in early childhood in our new paper co-authored with @JBrehenyWallace: https://t.co/XI1GexjMbp

New #SPSPblog: Relationship Patterns Shape People’s Views of Crime and Punishment by @JessAStern https://t.co/I3fmyCY1tk

📢Attending the @PsychScience Global Summit? Check out these stellar students presenting research from our lab! Their work explores how cultural attitudes shape social relationships & mental health among young adults. So proud of all their hard work!👏 #APSglobal #APS2025

We're excited for #APSGlobal! Hundreds of scientists are gathering from around the world to share their science, form new collaborations, and learn from one another. The first plenary "Toward a Global Psychological Science" kicks off at 10 AM ET https://t.co/NPU766050b

Bridging the empathy perception gap fosters social connection https://t.co/PO8OFDGz4d

New evidence on the effect of cell phone bans in schools just dropped. "Enforcement of cellphone bans in schools led to a significant increase in student suspensions in the short-term ... but disciplinary actions began to dissipate after the first year, potentially suggesting a

You should be so lucky to have people throughout your research career that you can openly bounce ideas to and from - especially if they complement your strengths in your areas of weakness - it is a rare and precious gift.

Learn more about how indoor air quality affects early childhood development—and find practical, actionable solutions that you can apply to support the children in your life here: https://t.co/5InMHXr72Z

📢 The HEALab at @uarizona is recruiting a Clinical Doctoral Student for Fall 2026! Interested in Latino/e health, social networks, and data-driven approaches to understanding health resilience? Join us! #LatinoHealth #HealthEquity #PhD #ClinicalPsych #AcademicTwitter

The more girls in a class, the merrier. Data on 87k students: In cohorts with more girls, boys and girls have better mental health. More female peers predicts closer friendships for boys—and better body image & STEM grades for girls. Girls build cultures of competence and care.

Our latest TLC Newsletter spotlights @JaimieKrems from UCLA and her work as Co-founder/Director of the UCLA Center for Friendship Research, the first academic hub dedicated to decoding and strengthening friendship. Read her interview in our latest newsletter here:

A short-and-sweet guide to developing research questions published in @Nature. Lots of good advice here 👍

A new study released in #ChildDevelopmentJournal shows that viewing teens more positively may help their school performance and strengthen family bonds. Read more here https://t.co/ymu3pcsaWR

Spotlighted in this month's @LoveConsortium Newsletter! Shocker: I talk about FRIENDSHIP science!