American Psychological Association

APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 133,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members.

Our mission is to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives. We do this by:

• Utilizing psychology to make a positive impact on critical societal issues.
• Elevating the public’s understanding of, regard for, and use of psychology.
• Preparing the discipline and profession of psychology for the future.
• Strengthening APA’s standing as an authoritative voice for psychology.

To learn more about APA, please visit https://www.apa.org/