Atlanta Psychologist

In March of 2023 the American Psychiatric Association conducted a Healthy Minds Poll and the results were clear that our furry friends have a positive impact on our mental health. “People recognize that there is something special about bonds between humans and their pets,” said APA President Rebecca Brendel, M.D., J.D. “The animals we bring into our lives and our families play many roles from non-judgmental companions that we love to key partners in reducing our stress and anxiety. Americans clearly recognize that our relationships with our pets can have noticeable benefits for our overall mental health.”

Beau, Tempest, Dixie, Jess, Jupiter, Ophelia, Stryder, Juliet and Jenny would love to be your mental health companion. Consider adopting one of our pets to start improving your mental health right away! Or give it a try with a foster to adopt!

Fill out our online form to schedule a meet & greet to get started www.safepetproject.org/adoption-agreement

Misinformation can spread quickly, especially on social media.

Research suggests these factors make us more likely to believe, act on, and share false or misleading statements: https://at.apa.org/eso

More than three years after pledges to increase racial diversity, the story on the ground is far less optimistic than many had hoped. Despite several legal, financial, and social roadblocks, psychologists in EDI roles continue working toward a more equitable and inclusive society. Learn more and see all 12 of our 2024 Trends in Psychology: https://on.apa.org/3H99HHB #equity #diversity #inclusion #psychology

This Nerve Influences Nearly Every Internal Organ. Can It Improve Our Mental State, Too? (Published 2022) On social media, exercises that aim to “tone” one of our body’s longest nerves have been touted as a cure-all for anxiety and other psychological ailments. Here’s what the research says.