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The #7thEdition of @APA_Style provides expanded guidance to ensure that your language is free of bias. Here are some general principles for writing about gender with precision, inclusivity, and respect. https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/bias-free-language/gender?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=apa-style&utm_content=bias-free-language-gender

We are alarmed that #SCOTUS would nullify Roe despite decades of research demonstrating that people who are denied abortions are more likely to experience negative mental health impacts, including higher levels of anxiety and lower life satisfaction. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2022/06/scotus-abortion-decision?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=apa-press-release-abortion&utm_content=jun24-scotus-abortion-decision

Scientific research from around the world shows the negative impact of being denied access to safe, legal abortion—including worse physical health, mental health, and economic outcomes. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/09/news-facts-abortion-mental-health?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=apa-monitor-abortion&utm_content=facts-abortion-mental-health

After yesterday's #SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, dozens of states are poised to outlaw or dramatically restrict abortion. On last week's pod, @BiggsAntonia discussed the potential mental health impacts of a post-Roe future. https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/abortion?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=apa-podcast&utm_content=ep195-mental-health-abortion

Although laws protect stigmatized groups from overt forms of discrimination, there are no laws to protect against more subtle forms of bias. Psychologists at @RiceUniversity are working to identify organizational policies that can help. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/10/exploring-discrimination?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=apa-monitor-research&utm_content=exploring-subtle-discrimination