American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association The American Psychological Association is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States.

With more than 173,000 members, APA advances psychological science to promote health, education and human welfare. APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 146,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members.

02/14/2026

Love that lasts isn’t a myth. ❤️ Dr. Arthur Aron explains how couples married for decades can remain deeply in love—and how brain scans show their passion mirrors that of new love. Hear the full conversation: https://at.apa.org/651892 🎧

🎧❤️ Our latest Spotify playlist features songs that celebrate love in all its forms—romance, friendship, family, self-lo...
02/13/2026

🎧❤️ Our latest Spotify playlist features songs that celebrate love in all its forms—romance, friendship, family, self-love, and more.

What tracks would you add to the mix?

Listen now: https://at.apa.org/k66

Psychologists are stepping into leadership and advocacy roles to protect research, access to care, and professional inte...
02/13/2026

Psychologists are stepping into leadership and advocacy roles to protect research, access to care, and professional integrity.

Learn how to get involved: https://at.apa.org/786279

Congratulations to Dr. Dattilio!Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the cou...
02/12/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Dattilio!

Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the country: https://at.apa.org/87f2a6

As AI use expands, some people are turning to chatbots with mental health concerns.New research explores how these tools...
02/12/2026

As AI use expands, some people are turning to chatbots with mental health concerns.

New research explores how these tools respond to suicide-related questions and why human expertise remains essential.

Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: https://at.apa.org/5dbfbe

02/11/2026

AI can help expand access and support care, but it can’t replace the human connection at the heart of clinical practice. Reading the room. Picking up on nonverbal cues. Sitting across from someone and truly understanding what they’re going through. The future isn’t clinicians vs. technology—it’s clinicians helping shape how these tools are built and used, said Dr. Anthony Estreet, CEO of , at an APA 2025 Main Stage session.

02/11/2026

Can algorithms predict love? 🤖❤️

Dr. Paul Eastwick says research suggests they can’t—and that compatibility isn’t prewritten in our traits, but built through real interaction.

Hear the full conversation: https://at.apa.org/39f299

Dogs don’t just sit and stay—they think, communicate, and connect in ways scientists are still discovering. 🧠🐶From decod...
02/10/2026

Dogs don’t just sit and stay—they think, communicate, and connect in ways scientists are still discovering. 🧠🐶

From decoding the head-tilt to studying how dogs “see” through smell, psychologists are uncovering just how complex our canine companions really are.

Read more: https://at.apa.org/e26c8f

In 2026, psychology’s impact depends not only on what we discover—but how we share it. From clearer language to stronger...
02/10/2026

In 2026, psychology’s impact depends not only on what we discover—but how we share it.

From clearer language to stronger storytelling, psychologists are rethinking how research connects with the public, builds trust, and shows why science matters.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/782bc1

A shared commitment for the year ahead.APA President Dr. Wendi Williams calls on psychologists to do the hard, seemingly...
02/09/2026

A shared commitment for the year ahead.

APA President Dr. Wendi Williams calls on psychologists to do the hard, seemingly impossible work—together—while addressing the root causes of harm and centering radical wellness in all we do.

Read her full column from the January issue of APA’s Monitor on Psychology magazine: https://at.apa.org/c5m

02/09/2026

Dr. Erlanger (Earl) Turner opens up about early intervention, self-compassion, setting boundaries, and the future of a more diverse psychology workforce—plus the Beyoncé anthem that lifts him up.

🏈 Win or lose, fans show up. Again and again.That emotional investment—the joy, the heartbreak, the hope—is exactly what...
02/08/2026

🏈 Win or lose, fans show up. Again and again.

That emotional investment—the joy, the heartbreak, the hope—is exactly what keeps people coming back.

Ahead of tonight's Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and the Patriots, hear what psychology says about why fandom matters in this Speaking of Psychology podcast episode with Murray State University psychology professor Dr. Daniel Wann: https://at.apa.org/1955af

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