Explore how scientific research by psychologists can inform our professional lives, family and community relationships, emotional wellness, and more.
Stress in America™ 2026
Stress has become the backdrop of American life
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The menopause transition is a time of significant biological, psychological, and social change
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 lifespan
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.
Amid cost-of-living worries and concern for the nation’s future, stress is reshaping Americans’ lives
Candice Hargons, PhD, elected as 2028 APA president
You can make a difference
Learn about key issues impacting psychologists today
Join APA at the Learning and the Brain Conference
Spring 2026 updates from Psi Alpha
APA 2026 programming for psychology educators
Ethical AI use, supervising undergrad research, and more: Latest teaching content from Psi Chi
APA 2026 Workshop for High School Psychology Teachers
High School Psychology Outreach Grants
$5,000 to support regional teaching networks that facilitate networking and professional development opportunities for high school psychology teachers
Engaging Psychology’s Future
New STP e-book on integrating ethics into the undergraduate psychology curriculum
APA Style experts announce a 10-part series of blog posts for teachers
Strengthening student and educator well‑being: 2025 highlights and what’s ahead from APA’s Child and Adolescent Learning and Well-Being team
New assignments added to APA Project Assessment (PASS)
Podcast: How will AI companions change our human relationships?
In this Speaking of Psychology podcast Ashleigh Golden, PsyD, and Rachel Wood, PhD, discuss the rise of AI companions and how they may change our human relationships
Webinar: How APA resources support your teaching, advising, and mentoring
In this webinar, presenters discuss APA resources including Guidelines 3.0, recommendations for teaching the Intro course, and advising students about career paths
Webinar: How to Assess Values in Psychological Science: Goal 3 of Guidelines 3.0
This webinar provides guidance for conducting a departmental audit using the APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major
TOPSS Competition for High School Students
Students are invited to create a video that demonstrates what psychological science reveals about the benefits and drawbacks of AI as it relates to learning. Deadline: March 20, 2026.
APF Professional Development Awards for High School Psychology Teachers
The purpose of these awards is to help high school psychology teachers travel to and attend psychology conferences or meetings. The application deadline is April 15, 2026.
Initiative to support local events on careers in psychology extended through 2026
In appreciation: Martha Boenau, MS
2026 TOPSS Committee election results
Top resources for high school psychology teachers
Save the dates for 2026 regional psychological association conferences
Leadership opportunity: Serve on APA’s CABE
BEA grants for teaching conferences
How to Assess Values in Psychological Science: Goal 3 of Guidelines 3.0
New resources for supporting student mental health
New APA Style handouts and guides
Webinar: Yes, Psychology Majors Can Get Jobs Without a Graduate Degree and You Can Help opens in new window
Learn practical strategies for integrating career exploration into any course and for weaving career preparation throughout the curriculum
Mind Over Misinformation: A Guide for Educators
APA has produced a video for educators detailing its new “Mind Over Misinformation” module series
APA Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER) Fellowships
Undergraduate students seeking research experience who will be enrolled in the Fall 2026 term are encouraged to apply for the APA SUPER Fellowship, which provides a $4,000 stipend to conduct summer laboratory research and $1,000 to their faculty mentor. Application deadline: March 1, 2026.
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Show your love for psychology—or share it with others—with fun, unique items from the APA Merch Store. Explore our collection of shirts, mugs, onesies, and more. Treat yourself or find the perfect gift this holiday season.
New Psi Chi teaching resource for introductory psychology courses
Enrich your introductory psychology courses with engaging and accessible primary sources designed to build research literacy
CABE welcomes new committee members
Three new members will join the committee in January 2026
Where psychology educators connect, collaborate, and thrive
CABE Student Essay Competition
Students are invited to write an essay of no more than 750 words that addresses what they perceive as the core values that guide psychological science and practice. Deadline: October 27, 2025
2025 APA TOPSS Competition for High School Psychology Students winners
Update on 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair winners
Fall 2025 update on Psi Alpha
New APA Mental Health Primer: Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors
APA has released Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors Primer, a new Mental Health Primer to help educators support students exposed to self-injurious thoughts and behaviors, including suicidal ideation and non-suicidal self-injury. This free, research-based guide offers practical strategies, warning signs to watch for, and tips for fostering a safe, supportive school environment.
Best practices for teaching APA Style
Learn accessible ways to incorporate APA Style into your classes to help students write with clarity, precision, and inclusion.
Playtime interactions, social media addiction, and more scientific research
Check out the In brief section of the Monitor on Psychology for snapshots of peer-reviewed studies in psychology and related fields.
Breakthrough Research series
The series explores some of the most groundbreaking and influential research published in APA’s scientific journals over the past 130 years.
Resource manual for new high school psychology teachers
This updated manual provides information on connecting with colleagues, designing a course, learning about psychology, supporting students, and stress and coping.
Request for pacing calendars
TOPSS is currently requesting on-level, AP, and AICE course calendars; IB calendars will be requested after the 2025–26 curriculum update. Diverse scheduling types are welcome.
Mental Health Primers available
APA’s Mental Health Primers provide educators with essential tools to identify and support students experiencing trauma, sadness, and struggles related to identity, ensuring a compassionate and inclusive response.
Are you interested in reaching the next generation of psychological scientists?
Join us for Engaging Psychology’s Future: A 2025 APA Presidential Initiative. This initiative is designed to excite high school and community college students about the field of psychology, inspire career exploration, and encourage further study. Funding is available.
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New content includes assignments related to AI, creative expression, and career development. All psychology educators can register for free, regardless of APA membership.
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The APA Style team recently hosted a webinar on scaffolding the writing process to promote critical thinking about science. Topics covered included selecting sources, using secondary sources, creating annotated bibliographies, discussing inclusive language, evaluating sources with APA journal standards, and handling questions or challenges.
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As an APA high school teacher affiliate, you get personal and professional benefits, including automatic TOPSS enrollment, lesson plans, career support, and more. Watch this video to learn how APA supports you and share it with peers.
Engaging new videos now available
The Center for Psychology in Schools and Education has updated the “Top 20 Principles from Psychology for Teaching and Learning” videos, making them more accessible. Each of the five teaching domains is supported by psychological science and includes detailed information.
APA Division 15 (Educational Psychology) releases Practice Briefs
To help close the gap between research and practice, the Division 15 Applied Practice Committee has published free, one-page practice briefs, offering evidence-based guidance on current concerns for educators and leaders.
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View a recording of CABE’s webinar on Guidelines 3.0 that introduces participants to key features and provides examples of how teachers of psychology can use those features to improve their courses and degree program.
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The APA Committee on Associate and Baccalaureate Education (CABE) invites you to view a recording of CABE’s Market Ready Psychology Major webinar available on the APA YouTube channel. Be sure to check out the free resources for educators and students.
New resources on disability and neurodiversity available for high school psychology teachers
A second set of resources from TOPSS and APA’s Education Directorate is now available online, focusing on disability and neurodiversity. The resources were developed by Kara Ayers, PhD; Emily Lund, PhD; Erika Sanborne, and Allison Shaver.
New TOPSS unit lesson plan: Industrial and organizational psychology
New unit lesson plan on industrial and organizational psychology includes lessons, activities, resources, and more.
PsychSessions podcast series on careers opens in new window
PsychSessions’ new series on careers explores the misperceptions of career options for psychology majors, the transferable knowledge and skills students develop, and easy-to-adopt activities and assignments that support career exploration and professional development.
APA recognizes Jane S. Halonen with Presidential Citation
The citation honors her service and significant contributions to APA, her work to promote excellence in the teaching of psychology, and her dedication to students and teachers of psychology.
New TOPSS Unit Lesson Plan: Gender
This optional lesson plan includes a note to teachers, four lessons, activities, references, and resources.
New TOPSS unit lesson plan on Stress and Health
This six-lesson resource includes key definitions, content outlines, activities, critical thinking exercises, and more.
Class-wide Management Strategies: 5-Part Video Series
This five-part series is designed to provide an evidence-based framework and supporting strategies that, when planned and practiced, lead to increased student engagement and reduced disruption.
New Advocacy Toolkit for the National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula
Template letters, talking points, and a video for teachers and allies to use for outreach to state boards of education.
National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula: Webinar and additional resources available
This third revision was approved by APA this past spring and provides learning targets for the high school psychology course, with new resources available to teachers.
New TOPSS unit lesson plan Positive Psychology
Promoting high school psychology as a science
New initiatives aim to elevate the subject’s status as a science and help students learn how to apply psychological science in everyday life.
