American Psychological Association.
scientific and professional organization headquartered in the Washington, D.C.
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- Active events
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What's happening
Active this week
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Student protests and data releases regarding an alleged rape case occurred at Indiana University Bloomington.Some support1 report
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Three major professional organizations—the APA, APPsyA, and AAP—have released statements regarding how medicine should respond to ideological influences.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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HHS demanded that the AMA and APA state their official positions on gender treatments, while Robert F. Kennedy Jr. commented on medical organizations' responsibility.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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BetterUp Canada Inc. conducted a study in Ontario involving Martin Seligman, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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Flinders University published a study in an APA journal involving experimental psychologist Neil Brewer.Some support1 report
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Co-authored research on scarcity and its cognitive impact was published in APA journals by Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir.Some support1 report
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The American Psychological Association is shaping professional standards across the United States.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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The American Psychological Association collaborated with MacEwan University and Stetson University on a study concerning language acceptability and academic/professional language standards.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Divine Mercy University's graduate school maintains accreditation according to American Psychological Association standards.Some support1 report
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APA findings inform policy regarding health insurance access.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Geopolitical events are impacting professional standards, specifically concerning the American Psychological Association and the Middle East.Some support1 report
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The APA deputy chief is discussing claims related to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, involving a woman named Rachel.Some support2 reports
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Heat waves are posing a growing threat across the United States, involving the American Psychological Association.Some support2 reports
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The American Psychological Association issued guidance regarding social media and teenagers, which is being covered by NPR science correspondents like Michaeleen Doucleff, involving topics relevant to SDSU.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee criticized the American Psychological Association's guidance on social media and teenagers.Some support3 reports
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A professor from Spelman College attended the conference hosted by the American Psychological Association.Some support1 report
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Congress allocated $1 billion for mental health grants amid policy debate driven by tragedies in Connecticut and Florida, while APA research found no clear link between mental illness and violence.Some support1 report
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APA defined grief and its complexities on July 12, 2026.Some support1 report
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A study involving the American Psychological Association is underway, and April Smith is a professor cited in the work.Some support2 reports
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Carlson manages the director of APA Labs, and Simon Spichak discussed the APA Labs initiative with Carlson.Some support1 report
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APA research informs expert critique of the institutional review process regarding GRS's status.Some support1 report
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Brigham Young University and the American Psychological Association are addressing the issue of financial stress in America.Some support1 report
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Bryant, a former president of the American Psychological Association, now serves as a professor at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.Some support1 report
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The American Psychological Association and James Pennebaker are recognized for their contributions to modern therapeutic practices.Some support1 report
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The American Psychological Association is facing potential future scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission regarding its professional conduct.Some support1 report
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HHS is investigating the American Psychological Association regarding antisemitism allegations.Well supported6 reports
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Harris speaks for the Brandeis Center regarding the American Psychological Association.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The American Psychological Association is facing accusations that it promotes views hostile to Israel, with members allegedly glorifying Hamas through internal listservs.Some support1 report
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The American Psychological Association and National Alliance on Mental Illness are listed as mental health resources in the US, with the APA president commenting on the mental health crisis.Some support1 report
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Thema Bryant, who is connected to Pepperdine University, was also a past president of the American Psychological Association.Well supported4 reports
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Around American Psychological Association this week
News at the entities that move American Psychological Association most-
American Jewish Committee OperationalThe executive vice chair of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, Harris (former CEO), and the American Jewish Committee are involved in discussions regarding Israel's actions against Palestinians.Moves American Psychological Association
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Carlson StructuralGuyana's Ministry of Agriculture plans to expand production into the hinterland, while Carlson works for ExxonMobil Guyana.Moves American Psychological Association
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department StructuralThe Justice Department is investigating noncitizen voter registration in Fresno County.Moves American Psychological Association
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Anti-Defamation League OperationalGroups are using buzzwords to deny Palestinian rights, with historians emphasizing the role of language in this denial amid genocide reports.Moves American Psychological Association
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Federal Trade Commission StructuralMerkley, Wyden, Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, and Hoyle co-introduced HR 10444, a bill vesting enforcement authority in the FTC.Moves American Psychological Association
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Flinders University Mentioned togetherUWA and Flinders University are collaborating on an archaeological study near Rosemary Island, involving marine research.Moves American Psychological Association
Connections
The 40 strongest of 72, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Goldwater rule Structural
The Goldwater rule serves as a professional standard that the APA must adhere to when establishing norms for diagnosing public figures.
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department Structural
HHS is conducting an investigation into the APA regarding antisemitism allegations.
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American Jewish Committee Operational
The American Jewish Committee actively urged the American Psychological Association to approve AJP's application.
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Sendhil Mullainathan Structural
A functions as a professional publication venue where B publishes his academic work.
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California Operational
APA's identification of AI risks influences legislative action by lawmakers in California.
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Carlson Structural
Carlson manages a director role within the American Psychological Association's APA Labs.
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Character.ai Operational
The American Psychological Association influences the regulatory environment concerning AI use, which impacts Character.ai's operations.
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Medicare Operational
APA findings actively inform policy decisions regarding health insurance access related to Medicare.
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Institute for the Psychological Sciences Structural
The Institute for the Psychological Sciences operates under the formal standards of accreditation established by the American Psychological Association.
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Federal Trade Commission Structural
The APA faces potential future scrutiny and action from the FTC regarding professional conduct.
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Danelle Stevens-Watkins Transactional
Danelle Stevens-Watkins completed an accredited internship at the American Psychological Association.
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MacEwan University Operational
APA is consulted by MacEwan University regarding professional language standards, which are also subject to academic critique.
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Anti-Defamation League Operational
ADL leadership has publicly criticized APA regarding its failure to address antisemitism.
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Simon Spichak Transactional
Simon Spichak is engaged in a specific professional collaboration regarding the APA Labs initiative.
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City Journal Operational
City Journal actively critiques the American Psychological Association's monopolistic influence.
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Mental Health Foundation Mentioned together
Both organizations are cited as examples of entities dedicated to addressing mental health issues in the workplace.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Mentioned together
Both organizations are professional bodies whose work is co-mentioned in shared professional standards and subject to external criticism.
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AARP Mentioned together
Both organizations are cited as supporting the AI research bill.
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Congressional Budget Office Mentioned together
Both organizations are cited for analyzing the impacts of major Medicaid cuts.
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American Psychiatric Association Mentioned together
Both organizations are cited for their shared contribution to the Clinical Gender Affirmation Scale.
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Illinois Mentioned together
The relationship is based on co-mention, where the APA's work is referenced in the context of the state of Illinois.
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Pepperdine University Mentioned together
The two institutions are linked through the leadership roles held by Thema Bryant, who has been affiliated with both.
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Brigham Young University Mentioned together
Both institutions are cited for addressing the topic of financial stress in America.
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Kansas City Mentioned together
Kansas City is cited in connection with the condemnation of conversion therapy practices by the American Psychological Association.
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Frontiers Mentioned together
Both entities publish research focused on self-determination theory.
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Eldar Shafir Structural
Eldar Shafir publishes academic work in journals published by the American Psychological Association.
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Harris Mentioned together
Harris discussed the American Psychological Association while representing the Brandeis Center.
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Gallup Mentioned together
The two organizations are co-mentioned due to their shared focus on studying worker well-being.
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Indiana University Bloomington Mentioned together
APA data is cited and used to inform risk assessments regarding sexual assault on the Indiana University Bloomington campus.
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James Pennebaker Mentioned together
The evidence suggests both entities are recognized as influential resources informing modern therapeutic practices.
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Brown University Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of researchers surveying young adults.
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Alaska Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned due to a shared concern regarding climate change impacts.
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Dean McKay Mentioned together
Dean McKay researches topics within the field of psychology, the domain of the American Psychological Association.
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Bangladesh Mentioned together
The entities are thematically co-mentioned regarding the impact of climate anxiety on productivity and investment decisions.
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of mass violence and its societal impact.
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Jonathan Greenblatt Operational
Jonathan Greenblatt publicly criticized a decision made by the American Psychological Association.
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Flinders University Mentioned together
Flinders University published a study in the American Psychological Association journal.
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National Academy of Sciences Operational
Both organizations jointly reviewed the validity of polygraph tests.
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Martin Seligman Mentioned together
Martin Seligman served as the former president of the American Psychological Association.
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Donald Trump Operational
Narratives associated with Donald Trump are shown to challenge the official explanations provided by the American Psychological Association.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Student protests and data releases regarding an alleged rape case occurred at Indiana University Bloomington.
- HHS demanded that the AMA and APA state their official positions on gender treatments, while Robert F. Kennedy Jr. commented on medical organizations' responsibility.
- BetterUp Canada Inc. conducted a study in Ontario involving Martin Seligman, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Flinders University published a study in an APA journal involving experimental psychologist Neil Brewer.
- Co-authored research on scarcity and its cognitive impact was published in APA journals by Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir.
September 2026
2 events- The American Psychological Association collaborated with MacEwan University and Stetson University on a study concerning language acceptability and academic/professional language standards.
- Divine Mercy University's graduate school maintains accreditation according to American Psychological Association standards.
August 2026
8 events- Three major professional organizations—the APA, APPsyA, and AAP—have released statements regarding how medicine should respond to ideological influences.
- The American Psychological Association is shaping professional standards across the United States.
- APA findings inform policy regarding health insurance access.
- Geopolitical events are impacting professional standards, specifically concerning the American Psychological Association and the Middle East.
- The APA deputy chief is discussing claims related to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, involving a woman named Rachel.
- Heat waves are posing a growing threat across the United States, involving the American Psychological Association.
- The American Psychological Association issued guidance regarding social media and teenagers, which is being covered by NPR science correspondents like Michaeleen Doucleff, involving topics relevant to SDSU.
- The Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee criticized the American Psychological Association's guidance on social media and teenagers.
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July 2026
5 events- A professor from Spelman College attended the conference hosted by the American Psychological Association.
- Congress allocated $1 billion for mental health grants amid policy debate driven by tragedies in Connecticut and Florida, while APA research found no clear link between mental illness and violence.
- APA defined grief and its complexities on July 12, 2026.
- Carlson manages the director of APA Labs, and Simon Spichak discussed the APA Labs initiative with Carlson.
- APA research informs expert critique of the institutional review process regarding GRS's status.
June 2026
10 events- A study involving the American Psychological Association is underway, and April Smith is a professor cited in the work.
- Brigham Young University and the American Psychological Association are addressing the issue of financial stress in America.
- Bryant, a former president of the American Psychological Association, now serves as a professor at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.
- The American Psychological Association and James Pennebaker are recognized for their contributions to modern therapeutic practices.
- The American Psychological Association is facing potential future scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission regarding its professional conduct.
- HHS is investigating the American Psychological Association regarding antisemitism allegations.
- Harris speaks for the Brandeis Center regarding the American Psychological Association.
- The American Psychological Association is facing accusations that it promotes views hostile to Israel, with members allegedly glorifying Hamas through internal listservs.
- The American Psychological Association and National Alliance on Mental Illness are listed as mental health resources in the US, with the APA president commenting on the mental health crisis.
- Thema Bryant, who is connected to Pepperdine University, was also a past president of the American Psychological Association.