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
How to take a break from your practice
Pausing from providing therapy is a scary idea for many psychologists, but these respites are vital in more ways than one.
More states may soon require psychologists to be trained in equity, diversity, and inclusion
A growing number of state psychological associations are proposing legislation that will include EDI as part of psychologists’ continuing education requirement.
New psychology licensing exam expands
The new skills portion of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP-2) brings a new focus on clinical practice skills—and evokes mixed responses across the psychology community.
How to network in the postpandemic era
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things, including how we network. But there are still many ways to build strong professional connections.
The push for more equitable research is changing the field
Psychologists are challenging traditional thinking about their research, including how it is conducted and who it includes
Researchers are using technology to communicate psychological science to a wider audience
Driven by a sense of purpose, psychologists are finding new ways to get research and clinical advice to those who need it
Advocating for transgender and nonbinary youths
Psychologists play a critical role in public education and advocacy in a time of ongoing legislative efforts to ban gender-affirming care.
The pandemic and children’s physical activity: 4 questions for Genevieve Dunton
Health psychologist Genevieve Dunton is looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic may have a lasting impact on the physical activity of children.
Psychology coverage is vital for scientists: 6 questions for Laura Helmuth
Laura Helmuth is expanding Scientific American magazine’s coverage of psychology, which has become increasingly vital for scientists and readers alike during the pandemic.
Open science is surging
Open science is becoming the norm in psychology—a trend spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The daunting but vital world of grant writing
Research scientists and program officers share their advice on the importance of seeking out grant funding, making grant applications stand out to reviewers, and moving past rejection.
Incorporating open science practices into your lab
Open science can seem intimidating so researchers share some manageable ways to start the process.
The science of uncertainty
Kate Sweeny’s Life Events Lab at the University of California, Riverside, explores how people cope with high-stakes waiting.
Addressing equity gaps in open science
APA is tackling many of the biases and inequities that stop more people from participating in open science.
Moving into your first independent research job
Researchers share tips on making the move from postdoc to lab director a smooth one.
