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
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 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
Paid Promotional Presentations Designed to Deepen Your Clinical Knowledge
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
Building a Career in School Consulting
Learn how to build a successful school consulting practice using your counseling expertise.
Building a career in school consulting
Consulting psychologists bring mental health and assessment expertise to schools.
Behavioral Treatments for Tourette’s Disorder and Tics
Define tics and describe the typical onset and trajectory of tic disorders and explain the procedure for CBIT, the first-line intervention for tics and Tourette’s disorder.
Behavioral treatments for Tourette’s disorder and tics
Behavioral techniques are as effective as medication for reducing tic severity, without the potential side effects.
Psychology’s Growing Medication Responsibility
Discuss the growth of prescribing psychology and the potential benefits for access to care.
CE Corner: New APA guidelines address psychologists’ expanding role in prescribing medication
Modern psychology increasingly involves medication conversations, regardless of prescribing authority.
Recent Progress in Treating Panic Disorder
Define panic disorder, list key symptoms, and discuss why confronting the symptoms of a panic attack is a key part of treatment.
CE Corner: Short, intensive cognitive behavioral therapy can ease panic disorder
CBT can also have downstream effects on psychodynamic processes such as attachment and anxiety sensitivity.
APA 2025: Psychologists find a sense of possibility in challenging times
Highlights from APA’s 2025 convention in Denver, Colorado
CE Corner: PTSD and trauma: New APA guidelines highlight evidence-based treatments
Frameworks help clinicians broaden their practice and personalize treatment .
How global research is making a real difference in local communities
International collaborations are building scalable mental health programs.
Three New APA Guidelines Broaden the View on Treating PTSD and Trauma
Define complex trauma and explain ways in which psychologists may need to adjust their approach in treating complex trauma survivors.
CE Corner: Chronic musculoskeletal pain: Recommendations for nondrug treatment
New clinical practice guideline highlights the evidence for psychological and behavioral treatments.
New Guideline for Nonpharmacological Treatment of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Explain why psychological treatments are an important component of addressing chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Partnering with schools to strengthen education research
In the face of devastating cuts to federal education research funding, educational psychologists and other researchers seek to keep partnerships with schools going.
‘Sober curiosity’ destigmatizes the desire not to drink
Alcohol moderation movements provide support to cut back on drinking, especially for people who feel uncomfortable with their consumption.
Psychology takes a global view
Global research collaborations are seeking larger, more representative samples in investigating shared urgent challenges.
Psychology’s advocates are fighting for accessible care
Pushing for increased funding, affordable mental health care, and public health approaches.
Continuing progress on critical issues for clinicians
Through advocacy, partnerships, and public awareness, APA has made significant progress in securing fair reimbursement, strengthening the provider workforce, and improving access to care.
New Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations
Describe the competencies that psychologists should develop to responsibly conduct child custody evaluations.
CEO Corner: New guidelines for child custody evaluationslogin required
Updated guidelines emphasize new research and underscore the need to act in the best interests of the child.
CE Corner: Improving concussion care to combat anxiety and depression
Psychologists have an important role in assessing and treating concussions, including emotional and cognitive symptoms during recovery.
Brett Gelino studies human response times to natural disaster alerts
Research shows how the psychology of decision-making intersects with climate science
How heat affects the mind
Policy and infrastructure changes are urgently needed to protect our mental health from the impact of high temperatures.
Tips for protecting your mental health this summer
There are science-backed actions that may help protect mental health in the hot months
