American Psychological Association

The American Psychological Association (APA) is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 118,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members.

Their mission is to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives. They do this by:

• Utilizing psychology to make a positive impact on critical societal issues.
• Elevating the public’s understanding of, regard for, and use of psychology.
• Preparing the discipline and profession of psychology for the future.
• Strengthening APA’s standing as an authoritative voice for psychology.