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Science Policy

Mission Overview

The APA Science Policy Office advocates in multiple areas to influence policy decisions that advance and preserve the infrastructure of psychological science. One of our primary goals is to educate and empower APA members and psychologists to advocate for the discipline.

The Science Public Policy Office is a part of the APA Science Directorate, which promotes and represents psychological science and scientists.

HOT TOPICS IN SCIENCE POLICY

In February 2009 APA compiled a document urging the integration of mental health with physical health when reforming the U.S. health care system. Read APA’s 2009 Health Care Reform Priorities.

ISSUES IN SCIENCE POLICY

Health Care Reform

APA’s 2009 Health Care Reform Priorities

Combating Terrorism

Peer Review

Mental Health Research

PUBLICATIONS

Science Policy Insider News

Keep up with policy issues that affect psychological science and scientists at the national level.
Read the current issue of SPIN

Psychological Science Agenda
Read the current issue of PSA

NIH NEWS

National Institutes of Health
Latest News

ADVOCACY INFORMATION

Psychologists Serving on Federal Advisory Committees

Testimony on Capitol Hill

Congressional Briefings

Appropriations Information

Advancing the Science: A Psychologist's Guide to Participation in Federal Policymaking

APA Congressional Exhibits

Science Advocacy Coalitions

Fact Sheets and more