American Psychological Association

The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. APA is the world's largest association of psychologists, with nearly 130,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members.

Our mission is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives.

APA's more than 500 staff members track trends in the field of psychology; create content to educate the public about mental health, behavior and psychology's scientific basis; publish peer-reviewed journals, books and other products; maintain PsycINFO® and other databases; identify and advocate for key federal policies and legislation; staff APA's many boards and committees; and strive to provide members with excellent customer service and benefits.
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