Become an advocate for psychology! Find out about the Public Policy Advocacy Network (PPAN), which you can join now!

For quick access to Capitol Hill and contacting Members of Congress, check out the Congressional directory at Congress.org. To identify your members of Congress, type your zipcode in the search field, and click on the link marked "GO."

Read these Action Alerts to learn about current policy events and how you can help Government Relations Office staff make a difference! 

Learn to communicate effectively with your legislators! Read the PPO Advocacy Guides.

You can also advocate by submitting letters or op-ed pieces to influence the understanding of psychology:

Read a letter sent by APA members to the Chronicle of Higher Education on mental illness in young people.
Learn more tips on writing op-ed pieces from the Science Directorate.

Want more information?  Check out these links to other helpful legislative and policy sites.

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