Psychology Student Network
A publication of the Education Directorate
March 2026
|Vol. 14, No. 1
In this issue
- Becoming a mental health advocate through Psi Chi
Psi Chi offers resources, financial support and community to grow as a mental health professional and advocate
- How human factors psychology shapes the way we use technology
Learn how psychology and engineering come together to make technology more intuitive, efficient, and safe
- How students are shaping access to psychological science
Through HGAPS, students gain valuable mentorship, research opportunities, and leadership experience
- Winter 2026 update on Psi Alpha
Psi Alpha welcomes high school students who plan to pursue careers in psychology as well as students who simply have a passion for the subject
- How we learn, why we struggle, and what helps: Inside scoop on educational psychology
Educational psychology offers many meaningful career paths for students who care about learning, mental health, equity, and social change
Announcements
- APA/Psi Chi Grad School Q&A
Get answers to your questions about applying to psychology master’s and doctoral programs
- Save the date: APA 2026 registration opens April 22
Join thousands of psychology professionals August 6–8 in Washington, DC, and virtually for one of the field’s premier events
- Plan to attend a 2026 regional psychological association conference
Regional psychology conferences provide an excellent opportunity for students to expand their network
- Three ways to cut student debt
Cut your student debt with the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment programs
- Real or fake? What students should know about predatory journals and journal hijacking
Learn how to identify and avoid predatory journals with this APA Style blog post