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
Menopause
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
Best practices for co-reviewing
Tips for co-reviewing a manuscript with a senior reviewer mentor
Guidance for preparing a review
Step-by-step guidance on how to conduct a review as a peer reviewer for a journal
Nathan A. Bowling, PhD
International Journal of Stress Management plans to expand practice of involving graduate students as coreviewers
Strengthening and expanding access to scholarly publishing
How APA and the research community are reengineering the peer review process
Nick Bowman, PhD
Nick Bowman, PhD, associate editor for Technology, Mind, and Behavior sheds light on registered reports, outlining key features, misconceptions, and benefits of this unique article type.
Publishing in a scholarly journal: Peer review
In this part of the series, we examine the role of peer reviewers.
How to become a journal editor
The psychology field is looking for fresh voices—why not add yours?
Reviewer mentorship programs
Explore and join reviewer mentorship programs offered by various APA journals.
How to review manuscripts
Peer review is an integral part of science and a valuable contribution to our field. Browse these resources and consider joining the community of APA reviewers.
Peer Review Recognition
Publons is a service that provides instant recognition for peer review and enables APA reviewers and action editors to maintain a verified record of their contributions for promotion and funding applications.
Little-known secrets for how to get published
Advice from seasoned psychologists for those seeking to publish in a journal for the first time
How to find reviewer opportunities
What if you want to review journal manuscripts but the editors aren’t beating down your door?
How to review a manuscript
Journal editors identify 10 key steps for would-be reviewers
Guidelines for responsible conduct regarding scientific communicationopens in new window
APA Style Journal Article Reporting Standardsopens in new window
National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant Proposal Guide opens in new window
The Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) is the source for information about NSF's proposal and award process. Each version of the PAPPG applies to all proposals or applications submitted while that version is effective.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Peer Review Policies and Practices opens in new window
NIH resources about the regulations and processes that govern peer review, including management of conflicts of interest, applicant and reviewer responsibilities in maintaining the integrity in peer review, appeals, and more.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Final Information Quality Bulletin for Peer Review opens in new window
APA Journals Peer Review Process
Like other scientific journals, APA journals utilize a peer review process to guide manuscript selection and publication decisions.
APA reviewers get recognized through Web of Science Reviewer Recognition Service
Web of Science Reviewer Recognition Service™ enables APA reviewers and action editors to maintain a verified record of their contributions.
