Resources
Protecting the Eldery from COVID-19
People over 60, and especially over 80, are particularly vulnerable to severe or fatal infection. Here are some steps to reduce their risk.
Grief and COVID-19
The pandemic has led to a series of losses, from our sense of safety to our social connections to our financial security. Psychologists point to ways we can heal.
Parenting Kids with Anxiety
The anxious child and the crisis of modern parenting. How to raise a resilient child in 2020.
How to Be an Active Bystander When You See Casual Racism
When you don’t do something, the person doing the harm assumes that you’re in agreement with their actions
Recent APA COVID-19 Articles
As communities around the world respond to the rapidly evolving situation around COVID-19, psychologists across the breadth of the field are providing critical guidance and support.
Psychological Impact of Quarantine
Rapid review of the evidence on how to reduce the psychological impacts of quarantine.
Nurtured by Nature
Psychological research is advancing our understanding of how time in nature can improve our mental health and sharpen our cognition.
How to Worry More Mindfully
It’s possible. Here’s how to cope when stressful thinking seems constant.
Safe Grocery Shopping in COVID-19 Pandemic
Food safety tips for grocery shopping.
Reactions to Financial Crisis
Psychological research on past financial disasters may offer guidance on how people will respond to the sudden economic calamity due to covid-19.
Self-Help Workbooks
Workbooks in this series are crafted by respected scientists who are also seasoned therapists. Each volume addresses a specific psychological or emotional problem, putting powerful change strategies directly into the reader's hands.
Personal Interests
Ocean Watch
Marine biologist Susan Scott writes a weekly column called “Ocean Watch” for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and has written nine books about nature in Hawaii.
Diamond Head Surf Report
Current surf report and forecast for Dr. Needels’ favorite surf spot!
Kolea Count
If you have a Kolea in your yard or regularly see one in your neighborhood, workplace, or during your Hawaii outings, please add it to our census by filling in our forms.
