Task force reports

Reports from APA task forces on topics such as children and families, sexual orientation, education, health care and mental health care, and the field of psychology.

Children and families

two children sitting on bench outside school building

Why extreme heat matters for schools
Six teenagers of various races and ethnicities relaxing on a couch while watching videos on their smart phones.

Healthy Teen Video Viewing
tween girl looking at tablet computer

The science of how social media affects youth
young girl being comforted by her mother

Climate change and youth mental health: 2023 report

Education

two children sitting on bench outside school building

Why extreme heat matters for schools
collage depicting faculty of color in various settings

Task Force Report on Tenure and Promotion for Faculty of Color
group of elementary school students sitting on floor listening to female teacher read story

Racism and Bias: Their Role in Maintaining Racial Disparities in PreK–12 Education
Montage of teachers facing the camera.

Violence and Aggression Against Educators and School Personnel

Field of psychology

Psychology as a Core Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Discipline

Psychology as a Core Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Discipline

smiling woman sitting on a couch having a conversation with another woman

APA Task Force on Workforce Analysis Final Report opens in new window

Two people on video call

The Future of Psychology Practice (2009 Presidential Task Force: Final Report)

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