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.

We live in a world where distressing images can appear in our feeds without warning. While staying informed matters, res...
09/25/2025

We live in a world where distressing images can appear in our feeds without warning. While staying informed matters, research shows that repeatedly viewing graphic content can take a toll on both mind and body.

Read the full article: https://at.apa.org/0q4

Promoting unsupported scientific theories risks fueling stigma, undermines public trust, and distracts from real scienti...
09/25/2025

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

Learn more on APA's efforts to address recent misinformation about autism, and how psychologists can get involved: https://updates.apaservices.org/autism

Last month in Denver, thousands of psychologists came together at APA 2025 to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine. If you ...
09/24/2025

Last month in Denver, thousands of psychologists came together at APA 2025 to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine.

If you missed it, don't worry. You can still access nearly 30 hours of the most impactful discussions from the Main Stage and Feature Stage and earn up to 24.5 CE credits—anytime, anywhere.

Get started: https://at.apa.org/3qo

Ever wonder why courage feels so tough? 🧠 Psychology shows when we face a brave choice—like whistleblowing or joining a ...
09/24/2025

Ever wonder why courage feels so tough? đź§ 

Psychology shows when we face a brave choice—like whistleblowing or joining a protest—we’re caught in an approach-avoidance conflict. Fear pulls us back, while righteous anger or hope pushes us forward.

Which emotion would tip the balance for you?

Learn more about the science of courage: https://at.apa.org/e55dd8

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

Can a celebrity's real-life romance spark jealousy in devoted fans? Findings from a recent study suggest strong one-side...
09/23/2025

Can a celebrity's real-life romance spark jealousy in devoted fans? Findings from a recent study suggest strong one-sided attachments may stir up jealous feelings and a sense of personal threat when a favorite star finds love with someone who seems different from the admirer.

See more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: https://at.apa.org/aff

AI offers many ways to elevate your psychological practice. Dr. Mollie Cummins, a professor at The University of Utah, s...
09/22/2025

AI offers many ways to elevate your psychological practice. Dr. Mollie Cummins, a professor at The University of Utah, shares how psychologists can use AI ethically and effectively.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/eog

Congratulations to Dr. Adam Hahs! Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the c...
09/22/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Adam Hahs!

Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the country: https://at.apa.org/a9n

Chronic stress can be debilitating and overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. Support from loved ones can hel...
09/21/2025

Chronic stress can be debilitating and overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. Support from loved ones can help.

See more tips from psychologists: https://at.apa.org/5gf

An estimated 7.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2025, according to the Alzhei...
09/21/2025

An estimated 7.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2025, according to the Alzheimer's Association. On World Alzheimer's Day, it's important to remember that people living with dementia are not helpless, however.

Learn more about how to help a loved one living with Alzheimer's disease continue to thrive with dignity and joy: https://at.apa.org/0b1c1c

Congratulations to Dr. Megan Paxton! Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across th...
09/20/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Megan Paxton!

Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the country: https://at.apa.org/350cbc

Why do we take on challenges even when we’re afraid? Psychological science reveals how courage works—and how we can nurt...
09/19/2025

Why do we take on challenges even when we’re afraid? Psychological science reveals how courage works—and how we can nurture it in ourselves.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/e55dd8

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