American Psychological Association

Regular Member

The American Psychological Association (APA) is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. APA’s mission is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives. With more than 117,500 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as members, APA is the world’s largest association of psychologists. The APA broadly disseminates knowledge through journals, books, abstract services, databases such as PsycINFO, and the PsycNET platform. In addition, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association® is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences. APA’s high-quality publications and databases offer access to relevant scientific information on psychological theory, empirical research, and clinical practice.