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
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Learn about key issues impacting psychologists today
How chatbots are enhancing, not replacing, clinician training
AI tools can provide valuable insights that supervisors can explore and discuss with trainees.
Recognizing when therapy has run its course
Thoughtful therapy termination is key to a sustainable practice and your own self-care.
Buy now, pay later: A growing financial stressor
Psychologists uncover the risks of modern spending and debt accumulation.
How learning protects the aging brain
Researchers are leveraging neuroplasticity to help older adults adapt to change and boost cognitive function.
Practice mechanics that support your well-being
Investing time in cybersecurity, marketing, and long-term planning is both smart business and good for your mental health
New reimbursement pathways have opened doors for using digital therapeutics
Learn what providers can bill for, which FDA-cleared digital therapeutics qualify, what the early research shows, and how providers and health care systems are leveraging these tools.
The promise of precise, personalized mental health care
Coordinated, individualized tools such as brain imaging, genetic profiling, health history, and more can help determine the best treatment approach.
Addressing compassion fatigue
Clinicians can reduce the risk of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that is common among mental health providers
The benefits of better boundaries in clinical practice
Setting expectations early helps therapists sustain a healthier work-life balance and avoid burnout.
Protecting patients after a therapist’s illness or death
A professional will provides a road map for managing the practical and legal aspects of closing a practice.
Improving online group therapy with virtual reality
Affordable VR headsets can help patients overcome the barriers of remote communication.
Psychological science helps build digital educational media that capitalizes on how human brains learn
Psychology researchers are shaping the educational media reaching millions of children throughout the world.
The essential role of human factors psychology in technology design
Psychologists are spearheading efforts to integrate human readiness levels into design processes to avoid accidents and human error in a range of industries.
Technology is reshaping practice to expand psychology’s reach
Tech advancements are enhancing productivity and therapeutic breakthroughs.
Psychologists are seeking to modernize the profession
Recommendations for master’s-level psychology training, licensure, and regulations.
Psychedelic treatment and mental health: Navigating a longer trip with optimism
Researchers are expanding studies to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of mind-altering interventions
Hirokazu Yoshikawa, PhD, studies interventions for young children in the Middle East
Community psychologist believes Sesame Workshop and International Rescue Committee programs could transform how early childhood education reaches youth in crisis all over the world
A major step forward in using digital treatments to extend care
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared two research-backed mental health digital therapeutics for psychologists’ use
Coaching that helps businesses thrive
Clinical psychologists are consulting with organizations of all sizes to increase the well-being and success of both employees and leaders.
Psychologists are challenging leadership norms in health care settings
Many of the top jobs in health care were once reserved for physicians. Psychologists are changing the status quo and advancing patient care.
How to recover from a crippling cyberattack
Clinicians need to create safeguards that reduce the risk of disruptions in care and payments.
Reclassification of cannabis is a win for researchers
Now deemed a less dangerous drug, scientists are optimistic that more studies on the benefits and risks of cannabis will be possible.
The emergence of psychedelics as medicine
A proliferation of new research indicates the potential of MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin to help people with treatment-resistant mental health conditions
The journey of reconciliation continues: Impact of APA’s apology to Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous psychologists are cautiously optimistic about the momentum for change.
Rehabilitation psychology and COVID long-haulers: 4 questions for Abigail Hardin
A rehabilitation psychologist is helping COVID survivors suffering from lingering physical and mental health problems.
