Explore how scientific research by psychologists can inform our professional lives, family and community relationships, emotional wellness, and more.
Work in America™ 2026
Workers weather stress, uncertainty, and AI with psychological capital
Children’s and adolescents’ learning with educational technology
Research-based recommendations to protect and support students’ learning, development, and well-being
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Tools for psychologists to do their jobs every day.
Perspectives on aging: Psychology across the lifespanlogin required
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
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Browse the latest updates from APA, informed by psychological science.
Candice Hargons, PhD, elected as 2028 APA president
APA CEO Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, to retire in January 2028
You can make a difference
Learn about key issues impacting psychologists today
Advocating for the adoption of National Standards in your state: A success story
A personal account of advocacy efforts to encourage a state to adapt or adopt APA’s curriculum standards.
Positive Psychology: A 7-Day Unit Plan for High School Psychology [PDF]
A complete lesson plan covering mood, satisfaction, flow, happiness and optimism.
Cognitive Biases [PDF]
Students collect data that demonstrate common cognitive biases.
Confirmation Bias and Custody Decisions [PDF]
Students discuss the concept of confirmation bias and how it applies to decision-making experiences.
Reflections on the APA Summit on High School Psychology Education
This special issue focuses on the July 2017 national summit and its mission to create the best future for high school psychology education.
Strengthening the delivery and assessment of high school psychology: APA’s Summit on High School Psychology Education
Four key strands being discussed at APA's 2017 Summit on High School Psychology Education.
Conducting Psychological Research for Science Fairs: A Teacher's Guide and Resource Manual [PDF]
A guide to help teachers be more comfortable leading students through classroom demonstrations illustrating the scientific method and empower psychology teachers to mentor their students in conducting original psychological research that could be entered into a local science fair.
Creating Flow Experiences [PDF]
This activity will help students create flow experiences in their daily lives, thus enriching their school experiences.
