Dr. Rebecca Fleischer, Clinical Psychologist

11/14/2025

Emotional support is an increasingly common reason people turn to AI chatbots and wellness apps, but these tools currently lack the scientific evidence and the necessary regulations to ensure users’ safety.

See areas of concern and science-backed recommendations from our new health advisory: https://at.apa.org/9d13ad

11/13/2025

11/09/2025

Learn about su***de prevention, including risk factors, warning signs, and what you can do.

11/07/2025

APA's latest Stress in America survey finds concerns about the future of the country are weighing heavily on the minds of many Americans.

Three-quarters of adults reported they are more stressed about the country’s future than they used to be. This heightened anxiety reflects a deeper, more persistent unease about the nation’s trajectory.

Read the full report: https://at.apa.org/477915

10/07/2025

Therapy isn’t free-form speech—it’s licensed, evidence-based health care. What the Court decides in Chiles v. Salazar could redefine that distinction.

Read the full Axios article, featuring APA's head of practice, Dr. Lynn Bufka: https://at.apa.org/e22199

09/26/2025

Mental health support doesn’t treat kids like something is wrong with them. It helps them understand their feelings, build confidence, and learn how to handle tough situations. Every child deserves that kind of support, writes APA's Dr. Lynn Bufka.

Read the full letter to the Washington Post: https://at.apa.org/865

09/25/2025

09/23/2025

The American Psychological Association is deeply concerned about the Administration’s recent announcement on autism.

Promoting unsupported scientific theories risks fueling stigma, undermines public trust and distracts from real scientific progress.

09/09/2025

Unlike mental health professionals, chatbots are designed to keep you engaged—not necessarily to support your well-being.

Learn more about why ChatGPT shouldn't be your therapist: https://at.apa.org/a51dd1

09/03/2025

Please read what the APA says about public health.

As we navigate ongoing public health challenges, from infectious diseases to chronic conditions, the need for scientifically sound policies has never been clearer.

Last month, APA and 90+ leading scientific, public health, and academic institutions sent a letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy with the shared goal of ensuring that science serving the public good is of the highest quality, integrity, and utility.

When public health decisions are guided by rigorous research, peer review, and scientific evidence, we protect everyone's wellbeing.

Read the letter: https://at.apa.org/c20b33