Updated APA/APASI Response Center helps navigate the complex political climate

The updated APA/APASI Response Center provides timely updates on policy changes affecting psychology and advocates for evidence-based policies that support psychologists and the communities they serve. It is a vital resource for psychologists navigating the complexities of today's political landscape in the US (and its world-wide impact). 

The center includes calls for action for members in the form of Congressional action alerts on funding for key programs and agencies such as Medicaid, National Institutes of Health, graduate psychology programs, and student loans. Many divisions have asked how to engage in these topic areas, which align with their priorities. Divisions 15, 17, 18, and 54 have recently received communications and advocacy training from the Advocacy Office. By staying informed through this platform, division leaders can have a better sense of where to engage their members, and members can better understand how these changes affect their work and the communities they serve.

There is also a member story-telling portal on the effect of executive orders and federal funding freezes. Rapidly shifting policy proposals threaten psychology practice, research, and training. We're fighting for you, but we need your help. Share your storyopens in new window about how funding changes and policy shifts are affecting your work, education, research, and ability to serve your community. Your stories are essential to help us advocate effectively for the profession and those we serve.

We are in regular touch with our coalition partners, policymakers, and reporters to share resources. Sometimes we may speak out publicly, often we will leverage our relationships with key members of Congress and the executive branch or educate reporters behind the scenes. If you feel you have the expertise that might be needed, submit your information to our media referral database so APA staff can share your name with reporters as an expert.