Add your voice to APA's advocacy
Stay up to date on important legislative issues affecting psychology by joining the APA Federal Action Network. Subscribers receive action alerts to guide them whenever Congress is considering key psychology-related issues. Members also receive the network's monthly "Legislative Update," which covers the association's advocacy efforts on such critical issues as research funding, education and gun violence along with announcements of new federal reports and funding opportunities. Sign up at https://bit.ly/FederalActionNetwork.
Research reporting help
APA Style's new Journal Article Reporting Standards website features frequently asked questions, user-friendly checklists to simplify reporting, a tutorial and other interactive tools to guide researchers on how to publish high-quality research. Go to https://apastyle.org/jars.
Negotiate the salary you deserve
APA's comprehensive list of salary data tools and resources on skillful negotiation can guide early career psychologists on how to get the best compensation package possible. Go to https://bit.ly/SalaryTools.
Learn about diabetes care at APA convention in San Francisco
APA and the American Diabetes Association are offering the Diabetes Education Program for Mental Health Providers on Aug. 12 at APA's Annual Convention. The workshop covers how psychologists can help patients with diabetes maintain a high quality of life. Register at https://bit.ly/APA-ADA.
Improve your writing
The PsycIQ webinar "Become the Most Prolific Psychology Writer You Know" features evidence-based tips on how to overcome writer's block and meet your writing goals. Watch it at https://bit.ly/APAWriting.
The APA presidential election is on
What do the five APA presidential candidates think is the single greatest challenge facing psychology? Find out at www.apa.org/about/governance/elections. APA sends ballots to members on Sept. 17, and the election closes Oct. 31.
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New doctorates get a free upgrade to full membership for 2018 at https://pages.apa.org/upgradeopens in new window.