American Psychological Association.
scientific and professional organization headquartered in the Washington, D.C.
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What's happening
Active this week
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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
Earlier this month
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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 report1 development inside
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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
One to three months ago
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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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News at the entities that move American Psychological Association most-
American Jewish Committee OperationalTrump reached a memorandum of understanding with Iran, drawing comparisons to Obama's previous pact.Moves American Psychological Association
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Carlson StructuralTucker Carlson, a former Fox News pundit, is currently broadcasting from a barn in Maine, while also discussing the media landscape including NPR and Spotify.Moves American Psychological Association
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department StructuralThe DOJ is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against XAI over pollution related to its data center in Memphis.Moves American Psychological Association
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Anti-Defamation League OperationalThe Anti-Defamation League (ADL) responded to anti-Israel rhetoric on June 1, 2026.Moves American Psychological Association
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Federal Trade Commission StructuralTrump is accused of destroying the structure involving the Department of Education, the Federal Trade Commission, and the East Wing.Moves American Psychological Association
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National Academy of Sciences OperationalRussian forces attacked the National Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv's Shevchenkivsky district.Moves American Psychological Association
Connections
The 40 strongest of 62, 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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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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Anti-Defamation League Operational
ADL leadership has publicly criticized APA regarding its failure to address antisemitism.
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City Journal Operational
City Journal actively critiques the American Psychological Association's monopolistic influence.
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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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MacEwan University Operational
APA is consulted by MacEwan University regarding professional language standards, which are also subject to academic critique.
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Harris Mentioned together
Harris discussed the American Psychological Association while representing the Brandeis Center.
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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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Congressional Budget Office Mentioned together
Both organizations are cited for analyzing the impacts of major Medicaid cuts.
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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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American Psychiatric Association Mentioned together
Both organizations are cited for their shared contribution to the Clinical Gender Affirmation Scale.
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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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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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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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Frontiers Mentioned together
Both entities publish research focused on self-determination theory.
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AARP Mentioned together
Both organizations are cited as supporting the AI research bill.
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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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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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Alaska Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned due to a shared concern regarding climate change impacts.
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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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National Academy of Sciences Operational
Both organizations jointly reviewed the validity of polygraph tests.
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Hamas Mentioned together
APA members are allegedly linked to Hamas through the glorification of the group in internal listservs.
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Bryant Structural
A past leadership role connected the two organizations.
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Michaeleen Doucleff Shared context
The relationship is contextual, as the APA issued guidance on social media and teens, placing A within the relevant professional domain.
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Aditi Nerurkar Structural
Aditi Nerurkar served as the past president of the American Psychological Association.
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Jonathan Greenblatt Operational
Jonathan Greenblatt publicly criticized a decision made by the American Psychological Association.
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Middle East Shared context
The professional standards upheld by the APA are influenced by geopolitical events occurring in the Middle East.
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Spelman College Mentioned together
Spelman College faculty participate in American Psychological Association conferences.
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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.
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Milo Yiannopoulos Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship between the American Psychological Association and Milo Yiannopoulos.
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GRS Mentioned together
The evidence mentions APA research but does not connect GRS to the described institutional review process.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 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- The American Psychological Association is shaping professional standards across the United States.
- Three major professional organizations—the APA, APPsyA, and AAP—have released statements regarding how medicine should respond to ideological influences.
- 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.
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.
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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.