APA Reaches Out Internationally
International Activities of APA Offices, Governance, and Staff
Representation at International Meetings
The APA President, Board members, and Staff regularly bring APA’s presence to international conferences of psychology and related disciplines.APA Offices and Programs
Many of APA’s directorates and offices coordinate programs and activities that work internationally or include an international component.APA Divisions
Many of APA’s 54 divisions include international sections, committees, activities, and membership.
Memoranda of Understanding
APA formalizes its interactions and collaborations with national psychology associations outside the U.S. through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
World Health Organization (WHO) ICD-10 Revision
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the global standard for reporting and categorizing diseases, health-related conditions, and external causes of disease and injury. WHO and its advisory groups have begun the revision process for ICD-10, and the finalized ICD-11 is expected by 2015. APA helps support this activity.
