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 more than 137,000 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.
Go to apa.org. On the left side, under “Especially For,” click on the Students tab and explore the page. Then define what a student affiliate is and what the advantages might be to you if you became a student affiliate of the APA.
Goal 1: Maximize organizational effectiveness
Objectives: The APA’s structures and systems support the organization’s strategic direction, growth and success. * Enhance APA programs, services and communications to increase member engagement and value; * Ensure the ongoing financial health of the organization; * Optimize APA’s governance structures and function.
Goal 2: Expand psychology’s role in advancing health
Objectives: Key stakeholders realize the unique benefits psychology provides to health and wellness and the discipline becomes more fully incorporated into health research and delivery systems. * Advocate for the inclusion of access to psychological services in health care reform policies * Create innovative tools to allow psychologists to enhance their knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of chronic disease; * Educate other health professionals and the public about psychology's role in health * Advocate for funding and policies that support psychology's role in health * Promote the