APA Division 55: Society for Prescribing Psychology

05/01/2026

Alliant University is offering a series of free CE webinars on psychopharmacology.

04/29/2026

Will Hawaiʻi be RxP state #9?

SB847 passed put of conference committee today and it is a fabulous bill!

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB847_CD1_.htm

The bill is a three year pilot study at select sites on Kauaʻi AND Hawaiʻi island.

Here are the highlights:

*three year pilot study
*physician or psychiatrist supervision
*18-65 age limit
*FQHCs on islands of Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi
*“psychotropic medications prescribed under this pilot program shall be eligible for medicaid reimbursement to the extent such prescriptions would otherwise be eligible if prescribed by a physician or psychiatrist.”
*report due 2029
*minimal formulary restrictions (no narcotics)
*no diagnostic limitations

Two more big steps until we are done:

1. floor votes for both Chambers next week
2. Governor’s signature

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04/29/2026

Vermont is the 8th state with prescriptive authority for psychologists. Kudos to Dr Rick Barnett and everyone in the state for bringing this historic event to fruition! Mahalo to Dr Eric Silk for the infographic!

04/24/2026

Rapid review by FDA authorized for psychedelics in treating depression, PTSD.

Recent moves on psychedelics reflect growing support for the substances among Trump's supporters

04/22/2026

Registration for the 2026 APA Convention in Washington, DC is now open! For more details about how to register AND about Division 55's programming, please check out below!

03/25/2026

We have four states in various stages of RxP legislation - HI, VT, TN & MD. Most sessions end in early May, so we are in the final stages of trying to get something across the finish line. Want to learn more about Prescriptive Authority for Psychologists? Join Division 55 (Society for Prescribing Psychologists) today!

Membership levels and application procedures for APA Div. 55 (Society for Prescribing Psychology).

01/08/2026

Don't miss the deadline in ONE WEEK!

01/01/2026

APA article about the new guidelines for Psychologists involved in Psychopharmacology, which were approved by APA Council in August, 2025. These guidelines are not just for prescribing psychologists; they apply to all psychologists who treat patients who receive psychotropic medication.

Modern psychology increasingly involves medication conversations, regardless of prescribing authority.

11/25/2025

Many thanks to Alliant International University President Andy Vaughn for his contributions to the process and keeping psychologists off this list of “not professionals.”

Certain students may no longer receive the same loan for their studies as what counts as "professional" will determine how much they get.

11/24/2025

APA 2026 in Washington, DC Call for Proposals!

10/24/2025

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