American Psychological Association

Access professional learning, publications, networking, and member savings while connecting with a community advancing psychology.

Connect with psychology colleagues, exchange perspectives, and develop professionally through member networking and expertise-aligned groups.

Build expertise and earn CE credits through flexible professional development programs on timely topics in psychology.

Access psychological research, learning resources, and publications for scholarship, teaching, professional practice, and everyday well-being.

Helps researchers discover behavioral and social science literature and monitor relevant topics, trends, and analytics.

Helps users find APA-accredited psychology programs and access standards for health service psychology education and training.

Build leadership skills, access mentorship and science-rooted training, and increase your impact in your field and beyond.

Connect with psychology colleagues and share work with a broad professional audience at APA’s annual convention.

Connect with psychology professionals in your areas of interest and access division activities, events, resources, and professional development opportunities.

APA membership

APA membership connects psychologists, students, educators, and others who support psychology with professional resources, a member community, publications, continuing education, and advocacy. Members can access career and professional development resources, network through APA Community and 54 divisions, and receive benefits such as free annual CE credits and discounts on selected publications, services, and events. Membership categories serve people at different career and education stages, with eligibility determined by category.

Category: Trade Association Memberships

• Earn Five Free CE Credits Annually
  Receive five free continuing education credits each year through the Monitor on Psychology CE Corner series.
• Save On Publications, Learning, And Events
  Membership offers discounts on APA books, DVDs, journals, databases, continuing education programs, and APA annual convention registration.
• Save On Professional Liability Insurance
  Access an annual 20% member discount on professional liability insurance, with risk management services, telehealth coverage, and general guidance included.
• Stay Informed Through Member Publications
  Keep up with psychology news, trends, and member benefits through APA publications and member newsletters available with membership.
• Develop Skills And Advance Your Career
  Use APA career resources, mentorship opportunities, training, webinars, and information on research and trends to support professional development.
• Connect With Peers Across Psychology
  Build professional connections through APA Community and divisions, exchange perspectives, and engage with colleagues who share your interests.
• Access Exclusive Member Content
  Explore articles, training, insights, and other resources available exclusively to APA members.
• Support Advocacy For Psychology
  Support efforts to advance psychology and address policy issues affecting the discipline and profession.
• Choose A Membership Category That Fits
  Review membership categories designed for different education levels, professional roles, and supporters of psychology; eligibility depends on the selected category.
• Contribute Through APA Governance
  Participate in APA governance by pursuing service on boards, committees, or other groups and contribute to work affecting the field.
• Manage Membership And Preferences Online
  Use the MyAPA portal to manage account information, divisions, subscriptions, interests, email preferences, and auto-renewal settings.

APA Community

An exclusive online platform for APA members to connect one-on-one with fellow members, join groups aligned with their areas of expertise, and contribute perspectives on issues shaping psychology. APA describes the community as supporting members’ professional development and connecting a diverse, global community of researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students.

Category: Professional Networking Communities

• Connect One-On-One With Peers
  Build professional connections by connecting directly with fellow APA members on the platform.
• Join Groups Aligned With Expertise
  Find and join member groups related to your areas of expertise.
• Share Perspectives On Psychology
  Add your perspective to conversations about issues shaping psychology.
• Find Colleagues And Build Networks
  Locate colleagues in APA’s member community and build a professional network.

APA Continuing Education

APA Continuing Education offers professional development programs for psychologists and other mental health professionals. Programs help learners meet professional goals, maintain expertise, build competency in psychological science, and earn CE credits. Learners can browse programs by topic, format, or credit amount, with options including live and on-demand webinars, advanced intensives, article- and book-based exams, and ecourses. Catalog programs are reviewed and approved by APA’s Office of Continuing Education in Psychology, which maintains responsibility for program content.

• Build Expertise While Earning CE Credits
  Develop knowledge and skills in psychology while earning continuing education credits through professional development programs.
• Choose A Format That Fits Your Schedule
  Choose among live webinars, recordings, intensive courses, exams based on APA articles or books, and online ecourses.
• Access Unlimited Online CE For 12 Months
  Subscribe to earn as many CE credits as desired online within a 12-month period, with access to live webinars and a large on-demand program library.
• Earn Credits From APA-Reviewed Programs
  The APA Office of Continuing Education in Psychology reviews and approves catalog programs to offer CE credits for psychologists, and APA maintains responsibility for their content.
• Find Programs By Topic, Format, Or Credits
  Filter and browse programs by subject, delivery format, or credit amount to identify relevant continuing education.
• Explore Timely Topics And Curated Series
  Browse focused programs and curated series covering current issues and professional topics across psychology.
• Save On Programs And Earn Free Credits
  APA members can access five free annual CE credits, typically receive 20–25% off most CE programs, and save over $250 on the annual unlimited CE subscription rate.
• Explore APA-Approved Sponsor Opportunities
  Organizations can find information about becoming APA-approved sponsors to offer continuing education programs.

APA Publishing

APA Publishing provides psychological content to support research, education, professional practice, and general well-being. Its publishing program includes books and children's books, peer-reviewed journals, research databases and electronic resources, digital learning tools, videos, reports, and research highlights. Resources serve scholars, professionals, educators, students, families, and institutions. APA Publishing also provides APA Style guidance and tools, APA PsycNet search and content access, and digital learning tools including PsycLearn, Academic Writer, the Mastering APA Style Student Workbook, and PsycLearn Essentials.

• Read Peer-Reviewed Research Across Psychology
  Search APA journals by keyword, feature, or subject, explore special issues and research highlights, and review individual and institutional subscription options.
• Discover And Access APA Research Materials
  Explore APA databases and electronic resources, search APA PsycNet for APA content, and discover full-text articles, book chapters, and other materials. Access fees may apply.
• Explore Expert Books For Research And Life
  Browse scholarly and academic books, as well as children's and teens' titles covering psychology and life experiences.
• Engage Students With Digital Learning Tools
  Instructors can use digital curricula, while students can build scholarly writing skills, learn APA Style through interactive practice, and explore psychology and behavioral science topics.
• Apply APA Style In Scholarly Writing
  Consult APA Style guidelines, examples, instructional aids, reporting standards, publications, and online resources to support formatting and effective scholarly communication.
• Prepare And Submit Work For Publication
  Authors, editors, and reviewers can find guidance for writing, submitting, reviewing, and editing work for APA journals and books, alongside publication policies and resources.
• Use Videos And Reports For Learning
  Educators and professionals can use psychology videos as supplementary teaching material, in workshops, or for individual practice, and access APA reports on key topics.

APA PsycInfo

APA PsycInfo is a research database for psychological and related social and behavioral science literature. Researchers can use associated tools to receive personalized alerts, monitor trends, explore analytics, and access full text; premium features are available through an institutional subscription.

• Discover Relevant Research
  Find psychological and related social and behavioral science literature through APA PsycInfo.
• Track Relevant Research
  Use personalized alerts to follow research topics and stay informed about relevant developments.
• Monitor Research Trends
  Track trends in research using tools available with an institutional subscription.
• Explore Research Analytics
  Explore research analytics through premium features available with an institutional subscription.
• Access Full Text
  Access full text through premium research tools available with an institutional subscription.

APA Accreditation

APA accreditation provides information and resources on psychology education and training program accreditation. Users can search APA-accredited doctoral, internship, and postdoctoral residency programs. APA also publishes standards describing professional and scientific expectations for health service psychology programs, including master’s programs.

• Find Accredited Psychology Programs
  Search the directory for APA-accredited doctoral, internship, and postdoctoral residency programs.
• Review Program Accreditation Standards
  Access published standards that describe professional and scientific expectations for health service psychology programs, including doctoral, internship, postdoctoral residency, and master’s programs.

Leadership Development Institute at APA

The Leadership Development Institute at APA is a central hub for leadership development, mentoring, and training programs. It unites APA’s existing leadership initiatives, develops new programming, and fosters mentorship and training opportunities. Its programs are rooted in psychological science and equip participants with skills to address societal challenges and maximize their impact within their fields and beyond.

• Build Essential Leadership Skills
  Develop leadership skills through programs intended to help participants maximize their potential and increase their impact.
• Access Coordinated Leadership Programs
  Find APA leadership development, mentoring, and training initiatives brought together under one central hub, alongside new programming.
• Access Leadership Mentorship
  Engage with meaningful mentorship opportunities as part of the Institute’s leadership development programming.
• Learn Through Psychological Science
  Develop leadership through programs grounded in rigorous psychological science.

APA Annual Convention

APA’s annual convention is a professional event for psychologists, students, and allied professionals. Attendees can connect with colleagues and peers, and prospective presenters can submit proposals for the chance to present to thousands of participants. APA members receive discounted convention registration rates. APA 2027 is scheduled for August 12–14 in San Francisco.

• Submit Proposals For Presentation
  Submit a proposal for consideration to present at the convention and share work with a large audience of psychologists, students, and allied professionals.
• Present To Psychology Professionals
  Share a presentation with an audience of thousands of psychologists, students, and allied professionals at APA 2027.
• Connect With Psychology Colleagues
  Meet and connect with colleagues and peers through attendance at APA’s annual convention.
• Access Discounted Member Registration
  APA members can register at discounted convention rates; registration information is available to prospective participants.
• Plan For The Convention Dates
  Use the published schedule and location to plan for APA 2027, taking place August 12–14 in San Francisco.

APA divisions

APA’s 54 divisions are member-organized interest groups that serve as professional homes for psychology subdisciplines and topical areas. APA members and professionals not affiliated with APA can apply to join. Divisions provide opportunities to connect with professionals, participate in activities and events, and access benefits and resources that vary by division and membership group.

Category: Professional Networking Communities

• Find Your Professional Community
  Explore divisions by their psychological subdiscipline or topical focus to find a professional home aligned with your interests.
• Connect With Psychology Professionals
  Build connections with professionals in your field through division communities and networking opportunities.
• Access Career-Stage Support
  Find division benefits tailored to different career stages, including early-career networking and professional development awards, and student discounts, journal access, or funding help.
• Attend Division Events
  Take part in division meetings, events, and conferences that feature advances in psychology.
• Access Division Resources
  Use APA-provided resources for division participation and leadership, including member activities and tools, Division Digest, the officer handbook, and the Interdivisional Grant Program.