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Nine developments that shaped psychological science in 2025

January 13, 2026

AI accelerated research, funding dried up, and psychologists mobilized to defend evidence-based policy
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How to prepare students for research careers outside academia

November 1, 2025

Changing landscape means students should get ready for alternate career paths
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AI use is highest among early career psychologists

November 1, 2025

Differing AI adoption across career stages may have implications for education
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Jobs for young scientists in turbulent times

September 1, 2025

How graduates are applying their training to find fulfilling work
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When are psychologists most at risk of burnout?

April 1, 2024

Early career psychologists report higher levels of stress than senior career psychologists
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Career transitions: Taking a new pathlogin required

August 15, 2022

This publication features impactful stories of several PhDs and PsyDs who have made a career course change and breaks down some of the practical steps required to do so.
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The daunting but vital world of grant writing

November 1, 2021

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.
Debt Smarts: Financing Your Future in Psychology

Debt smarts: Financing your future in psychologylogin required

October 12, 2021

Topics covered include loan forgiveness, refinancing and consolidation, how to avoid scams, the emotional toll of debt and more.
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Moving into your first independent research job

July 1, 2021

Leading a lab requires strong management skills and a knack for budgeting. Researchers share tips on making the move from postdoc to lab director a smooth one.
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Bridging education and career: Program experiences and career outcomes of psychology graduates

April 1, 2021

This webinar presents valuable information on program outcomes and career pathways for psychology graduates.
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A Q&A with curricula director Lacey Rosenbaumlogin required

February 11, 2021

Lacey Rosenbaum, PhD, manages the development, research, and evaluation of Mental Health First Aid curricula focused on children, youth, and families.

Growth in postgraduate salaries for psychology doctorates outpaced inflation

October 1, 2020

The largest median salary increase was for psychology doctorate recipients who expected to work in industry or business.

How to become a journal editor

April 1, 2020

The psychology field is looking for fresh voices—why not add yours?
All about interest: From how it accrues to how and when it capitalizes

All about interest: From how it accrues to how and when it capitalizes login required

March 10, 2020

Capitalized interest is when unpaid interest is added to your student loan balance during periods when you aren’t making payments.

Fewer jobs for new psychology research doctorates

March 1, 2020

A smaller percentage of psychology research doctorates have found employment immediately after graduation.
 Income-driven repayment plans: What they are, which to choose, and how to apply

Income-driven repayment plans: What they are, which to choose and how to applylogin required

February 6, 2020

There are four income-driven repayment plans that can lower your monthly payments.
What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Student Loans

What to do if you can’t pay your student loanslogin required

December 20, 2019

There’s a big difference in being short for your current payment versus no longer being able to afford your monthly payments.
Should You Invest While Paying Off Debt?

Should you invest while paying off debt?login required

November 18, 2019

Both investing and paying off your debt are necessary parts of good financial health.
Deferment vs. Forbearance

Deferment vs. forbearancelogin required

October 28, 2019

Two of the most confusing options available to borrowers who need to pause their payments are deferment and forbearance.
Self-Publishing: How to Get Started

Self-publishing: How to write your first book

May 21, 2019

This beginner-level webinar is designed to help first-time authors get through the nitty-gritty of writing their first book.
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Airbnb experience researcher Christine Berrylogin required

March 27, 2019

As a user experience researcher, Christine Berry has leveraged her MA in psychology to help Airbnb and Facebook better understand their customers.
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A Q&A with APA’s Karen Stammlogin required

February 6, 2019

Karen Stamm, director of the Center for Workforce Studies at APA, collects analyzes and disseminates data about the profession of psychology.
Financial Goals for the New Year

How to prioritize financial goals for the new yearlogin required

January 2, 2019

There are ways to prioritize smaller goals that will help you work toward that larger goal of being the best money manager possible.
Resumes Today

Resumes Today

December 5, 2018

In this workshop you’ll learn what is important to a potential employer and what to leave out of your resume.

Staying cool when the stock market takes a downturnlogin required

December 3, 2018

The biggest thing that young investors need to do in times of market volatility is to stay focused on your long-term goals.
Knowing the Graduate Psychology Pipeline

Knowing the graduate psychology pipelinelogin required

November 27, 2018

This growth in the graduate psychology training population impacts the graduate psychology workforce, including increasing the competition for faculty positions and the types of careers and job opportunities graduate psychology degree holders ultimately pursue.

What to do when confronted with an unexpected expenselogin required

October 29, 2018

The best way to cover unexpected expenses is to have an emergency fund in place.

The benefits of becoming a mentorlogin required

September 19, 2018

There is supporting research that shows people who have mentors in their early careers appear to be more satisfied with their professions than those who don’t.
Where You Can Go to be Trauma-Informed

Academic careerslogin required

August 28, 2018

A collection of Monitor on Psychology articles providing tips for new faculty on how to thrive in higher education.

10 simple ways to save money this weeklogin required

August 21, 2018

So many people that want to improve their financial situation never start due to paralysis by analysis.
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A Q&A with human factors psychologist Margaux Ascherllogin required

August 14, 2018

Psychologist Margaux Ascherl uses her training to help increase agricultural productivity.

Town hall for early career psychologists with APA’s CEOlogin required

July 13, 2018

APA CEO Dr. Arthur C. Evans shares his vision for the future of APA with Early Career Psychologists.

A Q&A with organizational psychologist April Berrianlogin required

May 1, 2018

Dr. April Berrian is an organizational consultant, specializing in executive development, strategic planning, organizational change management, and business process engineering for large federal programs.

6 ways to pay off student loan debt fasterlogin required

April 5, 2018

Student loan debt doesn't have to destroy your financial life, and there are ways to get rid of them faster than your student loan servicer would prefer.

A Q&A With Clinical Psychologist Sean Sullivanlogin required

March 22, 2018

Dr. Sean Sullivan, PsyD, splits his time managing a full-time practice, authoring books and sharing his mental health expertise in the development of virtual reality tools for therapists.

8 easy ways to save money after graduate schoollogin required

March 7, 2018

The key to surviving the first few years financially is saving money. Once you learn how to do that, everything else in your personal finances can start to work the way it's supposed to.

How to choose which student loans to pay off firstlogin required

February 23, 2018

Learn about repayment options such as avalanche vs. snowball, and loan types, including private vs. public debt and fixed vs. variable interest.

A Q&A with APA Associate Executive Director Garth A. Fowlerlogin required

January 29, 2018

Psychologist uses his background to develop resources, guidelines and policies that promote and enhance disciplinary education and training in psychology.

How student loan interest actually workslogin required

November 8, 2017

The most important number that many people with student loans aren't even aware of is their student loan interest rate.

Managing student loan debtlogin required

November 8, 2017

This informative webinar covers strategies for loan repayment, financial fitness, and tools to manage your debt.

Navigating from graduate school to early careerlogin required

October 18, 2017

Articles include how to find a mentor, pay for graduate education, improve your writing and presentation skills, earn research funding and make the transition into the workforce.

How to avoid student loan consolidation and forgiveness scamslogin required

October 5, 2017

Americans currently hold over $1.3 trillion in student loan debt, and the average student loan balance for borrowers has grown from $20,00 to $34,000 in just ten years.

A Q&A with Senior Analyst Dr. Jerome Paganilogin required

October 3, 2017

Pagani works as an analyst in the global health sector of professional services firm EY Knowledge. In his role, he monitors and reports on trends in health around the globe.

A Q&A with sports psychologist Dr. Nyaka NiiLamptilogin required

September 29, 2017

NiiLampti is the director of player wellness for the NFL Players Association, the union for professional football players. In her role, she ensures that players are educated about the NFL’s policies for substance abuse, and provides education, resources and guidance to players in multiple areas of wellness, including mental health support.

A Q&A with Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Dennis Morrisonlogin required

August 23, 2017

Morrison helps make sure customers are using tools that meet their needs and are clinically appropriate and psychometrically sound.
Becoming a Master Mentor

Becoming a master mentorlogin required

August 10, 2017

This practical workshop provides evidence-based rules of engagement for developing high-impact mentoring relationships.

A Q&A with Consultant Dr. Melanie Kinserlogin required

July 25, 2017

Melanie Kinser, PhD, leverages her understanding of psychology and business to help leaders and safety professionals strengthen organizational culture and in turn, strengthen their bottom line.

How to create an investment strategy early in your careerlogin required

July 12, 2017

Dive into the actual process of picking an investment strategy that works the best for your career and life.

A beginner’s guide to investment vehicleslogin required

July 12, 2017

Take a look at the most common investment vehicles that will be available to a beginner investor.

A Q&A with NIH Technology and Innovation Executive Dr. Matthew McMahonlogin required

June 23, 2017

Director of the Office of Translational Alliances and Coordination at the NIH’s Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, McMahon helps researchers convert their laboratory discoveries into therapies and cures.