American Psychological Association

APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 115,700 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members.

APA's Work:

APA's mission is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives. APA does this by:

• Encouraging the development and application of psychology in the broadest manner.
• Promoting research in psychology, the improvement of research methods and conditions and the application of research findings.
• Improving the qualifications and usefulness of psychologists by establishing high standards of ethics, conduct, education and achievement.
• Increasing and disseminating psychological knowledge through meetings, professional contacts, reports, papers, discussions and publications.