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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.

Psychologists are navigating a landscape where health care access, equity, and clinical integrity face mounting challeng...
02/20/2026

Psychologists are navigating a landscape where health care access, equity, and clinical integrity face mounting challenges.

Read more and learn how you can help: https://at.apa.org/c6a32a

02/20/2026

“What’s getting in the way?” Dr. Mary Alvord says this simple question can unlock powerful insight into why kids avoid challenges—whether it’s school, sports, or friendships. Often, it comes down to all-or-nothing thinking. Hear the full conversation: https://at.apa.org/j2s

Sleep deprivation is frequently tied to generalized anxiety disorder—leading people to ruminate rather than rest.Learn m...
02/19/2026

Sleep deprivation is frequently tied to generalized anxiety disorder—leading people to ruminate rather than rest.

Learn more about how sleep and mental health intersect, and how psychologists can help patients with sleep problems: https://at.apa.org/75f81d

02/19/2026

Rapport-building. Finding common ground. Reframing messages so they can actually be heard.

On APA Hill Day and every day, many advocacy tools are already within psychologists’ skillset.

Our emotional states can shape how we experience the passage of time, partly through physiological processes like heart ...
02/18/2026

Our emotional states can shape how we experience the passage of time, partly through physiological processes like heart rate.

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

Congratulations to Dr. Keltner!Read more about the recent accomplishments of esteemed psychologists from across the coun...
02/18/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Keltner!

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

Integrated care is reshaping the future of mental health.By embedding psychological services into medical settings, psyc...
02/17/2026

Integrated care is reshaping the future of mental health.

By embedding psychological services into medical settings, psychologists can help improve outcomes, reduce stigma, and expand access to care where people already are.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/61a904

Having a sense of purpose in life may be linked to better cognitive outcomes as people age, even after accounting for de...
02/17/2026

Having a sense of purpose in life may be linked to better cognitive outcomes as people age, even after accounting for demographic, psychological, and genetic risk factors.

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

Early education settings offer children opportunities to learn and develop critical skills, but these opportunities are ...
02/16/2026

Early education settings offer children opportunities to learn and develop critical skills, but these opportunities are not always equal.

Research highlights how children’s social class may influence classroom participation in preschool.

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

When teens turn to AI for support, it can raise real questions for parents and caregivers.Psychologists say the goal isn...
02/16/2026

When teens turn to AI for support, it can raise real questions for parents and caregivers.

Psychologists say the goal isn’t to ban technology—but to stay connected, curious, and engaged.

From talking about privacy to setting boundaries together, these science-backed tips can help families navigate AI in ways that support healthy development.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/youth-and-ai

02/15/2026

Boundaries. Fewer notifications. Small moments of joy.

Your “look-up moments” won’t fix everything, but they can help refill your cup, noted experts during an APA 2025 Main Stage session.

Leadership isn’t neutral. It shows up in the choices we make, and the ones we refuse to compromise on.Read Dr. Evans’ fu...
02/15/2026

Leadership isn’t neutral. It shows up in the choices we make, and the ones we refuse to compromise on.

Read Dr. Evans’ full column in the most recent issue of APA’s Monitor on Psychology magazine: https://at.apa.org/24498f

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