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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
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Centering psychological science to address Black women and work with Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls
APA Services is working with the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls to advance mental health equity, applying psychological science to address workplace stress, resilience, and wellness for Black women and girls.
The National Institutes of Health awards over $44 million to expand landmark mid-life women’s health study
The NIH has awarded more than $44 million to continue the landmark SWAN study, advancing critical research on menopause, cognitive aging, brain health, and the well-being of midlife women through advocacy efforts led by APA Services and Representative Andrea Salinas.
APA engages Congress on the essential role of animal research models
APA Services and CARE led Capitol Hill advocacy highlighting the continued necessity of ethically governed animal research amid evolving federal policies on non-animal research methods.
APA members advocate for animal research on Capitol Hill
APA’s Committee on Animal Research and Ethics joined the inaugural PEER Hill Day to advocate for the continued support of lifesaving animal research amid shifting NIH policies favoring non-animal methodologies.
Highlighting the role of psychological science in promoting child health and human development
APA urges NICHD to prioritize psychological research in its 2025-2029 strategic plan, addressing child development, reproductive health, and health disparities.
APA president informs members of Congress on Black maternal mental health crisis
APA President Thema Bryant, PhD, joined Representative Lauren Underwood as a featured presenter at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference to highlight Black maternal mental health.
Reimagining research on violence against women
APA urges NIH to build on criminal justice model and focus on wellness when researching violence against women.
Help for unemployed Americans
APA brings research on the psychological effects of unemployment to Capitol Hill.
Protecting girls
APA continues to lead advocacy efforts against sexualization.
