Explore how scientific research by psychologists can inform our professional lives, family and community relationships, emotional wellness, and more.
Stress in America™ 2026
Stress has become the backdrop of American life
Menopause
The menopause transition is a time of significant biological, psychological, and social change
APA Publishing products and resources that support research, education, practice and general wellbeing.
Tools for psychologists to do their jobs every day.
Perspectives on aging: Psychology across the lifespan
Sue Grigson’s research could help change the way we treat addiction
Resources for students, teachers and psychologists at all levels to explore career growth in psychology.
Professional Resilience in Changing Times
Paid Promotional Presentations Designed to Deepen Your Clinical Knowledge
Browse the latest updates from APA, informed by psychological science.
Amid cost-of-living worries and concern for the nation’s future, stress is reshaping Americans’ lives
Candice Hargons, PhD, elected as 2028 APA president
You can make a difference
Learn about key issues impacting psychologists today
Vital APA resources you may not know about
APAGS Associate Executive Director Nabil Hassan El-Ghoroury provides key resources for graduate students.
Get an international perspective
To gain international experience you should take relevant training, look for unique training, attend international meetings, apply for grants, join an international division, and explore on your own.
Emerging career paths for psychology graduate studentslogin required
Learn more about types of careers, including government, non-profits and industry; how to position yourself for such career opportunities; and practical tips for self-assessment, job search and professional presentation.
The high cost of helping: Grad student debt in psychologylogin required
A panel of experts break down the causes and impacts of the graduate student debt crisis, including educational costs, debt, and salaries; living within your debt burden; and mental and emotional stresses caused by debt.
Preparing for alternative careers
Advice on preparing for careers that stretch the boundaries of psychology's traditional realms.
Repairing the bridge
The trust between students and APA will take time to recover.
Self-care for the scientist
In my research on stress and self-care, we surveyed graduate students about stressors they experienced, their coping strategies and barriers to using wellness strategies.
Networking and marketing yourself: Easy steps for success
You can promote your skills and expertise in ways that are honest and genuine, but not boastful.
A new benefit for grad students
APAGS will publish its first issue of the new scientific journal Translational Issues in Psychological Science in March.
Education should not be a 'debt sentence'
Beware of private loans, know your repayment options, pay the interest while you're in school and borrow as little as possible.
Funding the future of psychology
APF supports novel research and programs in psychology through funding opportunities.
Preparing for the next generation of clients
It's critical for the next generation to come up with new ways to address the language and cultural gap that is growing in this country.
Relying on peers as a coping strategy
Helping a peer can benefit all of us.
What does APAGS do for undergrads?
APAGS provides undergraduate students with professional development, insights into grad schools, discounts, funding opportunities and social media.
Dissertation procrastination
Tips for graduate students to avoid the stress of procrastinating.
Why you should go to Honolulu
Strategies for students to be able to attend the conference in Honolulu.
Are you prepared to pay for graduate school?
The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students invites you to have a glance at data and tips about the cost of an education before you choose a graduate school.
Be savvy with your money
Being savvy with your money is particularly important when you have little to begin with.
Politics and psychology
Learn how graduate students can handle difficult departmental politics.
Happy new year!
The beginning of the academic year is another good time to celebrate new beginnings and make resolutions.
APAGS's commitment to psychological science
APAGS is committed to supporting science-oriented students through the APAGS Science Committee, science grants, convention programming, and a future research journal.
Looking beyond our silos
Psychology graduate students should study, read, take a class, and attend conferences in fields other than their major.
What I wish I'd known when I finished grad school
Dr. Nabil Hassan El-Ghoroury shares a few lessons to help sudents once they graduate such as saving important documents and papers, finding established psychology mentors and saving for the future.
Self-care is not just for emergencies
Learn how to combat the effects of impact stress on the body that psychology graduate students face.
Sell yourself
Marketing and self-promotion are necessary to launch yourself into success.
