Mary Ann McCabe PhD, ABPP
@mccabe_phd
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Wife, Step-mother, Grandmother, Aunt; Clinical Psychologist active in professional service, collaboration across disciplines, and public policy. She/Hers.
Joined December 2020
Mental and behavioral health care by licensed providers is not the same as "speech" - just as surgery is not the same as having your car repaired. Health care rests on an evidence base to protect public safety.
Research underscores that "conversion therapy" is not supported by science and can cause lasting distress. In August 2025, APA filed an amicus brief in support of the law at the center of this week's Supreme Court case. Learn more https://t.co/rls5a7MSel
#therapy #scotus #science
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My first job was at the New England Aquarium and I covered the penguin exhibit. It warms my heart that this great acquarium is now caring for aging penguins. ❤🐧❤
When we think of penguins, we tend to think "cute and energetic." But as they age, they also experience aches and pains, just like we humans do. That's why the New England Aquarium in Boston has created a first-of-its-kind oasis for its penguin elders. @JaredGBH reports.
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"Being an adult is hard; becoming an adult is even harder." If you have 20 minutes, check out excellent segment of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on the inconsistency between adolescent development and juvenile justice system
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Today is Children's Mental Health Awareness Day!Everyone needs to play a part - wherever children live, play, work and grow! @APA @SCCAP53 @SPPDiv54 @Division37ofAPA @ZEROTOTHREE @AmerAcadPeds
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Childhood poverty is a public health emergency. Treat it that way. - Dr. Rebecca Butterfield - Times Union https://t.co/8zdf6RV5vr
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Very grateful for a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Tracy Fasolino, health policy fellow with @SenTimKaine with #APAadvocacy team for Virginia.
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California’s wildfires demand urgent action—not just in fighting the flames but in preparing for what’s next. That’s why I’m reintroducing my Preventing the Next Natural Disaster bill to invest in communities across the country facing the brunt of climate chaos.
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❄️🐼 Tumbling in a winter wonderland! This morning, about 5 inches of snow blanketed the Washington, D.C., area, including giant panda Bao Li and Qing Bao's outdoor habitats. Flakes stuck to their fur as the bears frolicked and somersaulted. It was 🐾paws-itively the panda
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This is an opinion piece chock full of past and future, history and inspiration.
washingtonpost.com
Strong and dignified through appalling sexism, Kamala Harris brought the country one campaign closer to a goal that will strengthen us all.
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Today is #WorldGratitudeDay! Psychological research shows taking time to reflect on the good things in life is linked to a number of mental and physical health benefits. What are you grateful for?
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Nearly one-third of public-school students are Latino, bringing unique cultures, traditions, and identities rooted in dozens of countries into our schools. As we begin #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate Latino excellence in our schools & our work at ED. #HHM
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I was honored to be among the child and family leaders from @SPPDiv54 @SCCAP53
@apadivision16 @Division37ofAPA @apadivision33 @apadivision25 as well as Ohio during the @APA Council of Representatives Meeting last week in Seattle
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U.S. spending on infants and toddlers has declined for the third year in a row. Check out the new budget report from @First_Focus. They are our future. Sigh. @ZEROTOTHREE
firstfocus.org
Babies Budget 2024 provides a comprehensive analysis of the share of spending allocated to children ages 0 – 3 across more than 150 government programs in
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