Opening more doors to care
Psychologists will soon be able to practice in nine states even if they are not licensed there—an important step toward getting psychological care to rural residents and other underserved populations. Under the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, or PSYPACT, psychologists who are licensed in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma and Utah will be able to see patients—via telepsychology or in person on a temporary basis—in other compact states without maintaining licensure there. Learn more at www.asppb.net/page/PsyPACTopens in new window.
Did you know?
Americans are becoming more open about mental health. Read the data at https://on.apa.org/MH-Survey.
Explore the intersection of tech and psychology
Discover how psychology informs the development and use of artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology and much more at APA’s Technology, Mind & Society conference, Oct. 3–5 in Washington, D.C. Keynote speakers include virtual reality pioneer Skip Rizzo, PhD. Register at https://tms.apa.orgopens in new window.
Plan your trip to APA 2019 in Chicago
Convention-goers in search of Chicago's off-the-beaten-path museums, best restaurants and other attractions to visit during APA 2019, Aug. 8–11, can find curated recommendations, as well as child-care and other travel resources, at https://convention.apa.org/attend/local-attractions.
Travel with APA to Portugal
APA’s International Learning Partner Program is hosting an educational trip to Lisbon and Porto, Portugal, Nov. 15–23. Applications are due Aug. 5. Learn more at https://on.apa.org/Portugal.
Learn the candidates' goals and priorities
What do the five APA presidential candidates think are the biggest issues facing psychology education and training? Find out at https://on.apa.org/2021-Election.
How to volunteer when disaster strikes
APA’s revamped Disaster Mental Health Information website lists the ways psychologists can get training in disaster mental health and psychological first aid, to be part of the response after a hurricane or other emergency.