Advocacy
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Your voice matters in the fight to advance psychology to benefit society and improve lives. Join forces with us to maximize our impact on issues that affect psychologists, psychology and society at large.
Working with Congress to address adverse childhood experiences
April 28
APA’s Advocacy Office, in conjunction with APA divisions, individual psychologists, and the APA Office on Children, Youth and Families, provided feedback on a bill that will advance research on adverse childhood experiences.
APA issues statement in support of Extreme Risk Protection Orders at US Senate Hearing
April 28
Association calls on Congress to fund state gun violence prevention laws.
Celebrating Third Annual VA Psychology Recognition Week
April 27
APA honored VA Psychology Recognition Week with presentations from Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, Jennifer F. Kelly, PhD, and special recognition from Congress.
Providing recommendations for Senate hearing on behavioral health and policing
April 27
APA calls for reforms to nation’s policing policies.
April 27
APA responds to inquiry from Senate HELP Committee offering suggestions informed by psychological science on rebuilding the US workforce following the COVID-19 pandemic.
APA provides comments on VA suicide prevention grant program
April 27
VA sought recommendations on how to implement the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which aims to reduce suicide among veterans and their families.
April 21
The Department of Education included APA recommendations on addressing the mental health of students as schools reopen.
Continuing advocacy on Medicare reimbursement rates will be needed throughout year
April 21
Congress postpones Medicare 2% sequestration cuts, which will now coincide with even larger conversion factor cuts at end of 2021.
Endorsing introduction of the Mental Health for Latinos Act
April 21
APA applauds introduction of the Mental Health for Latinos Act.
Calling on the Department of Education to issue guidance on mental health as schools reopen
April 20
APA requests the Department of Education provide guidance to schools on how to apply COVID-related emergency funding for school-based mental health services and social and emotional learning.
Advocating for student loan forgiveness for psychologists
April 20
APA supports several pathways that would cancel student loans for psychologists providing COVID-related care or conducting research associated with the pandemic, as well as those working in public service.
April 20
APA identifies several factors causing disparities in the scientific workforce and offers evidence-based solutions in response to a request for information from the National Institutes of Health.
Tips for maximizing your advocacy
Your grassroots voice is an essential part of our efforts to advocate for psychology and psychologists on Capitol Hill. View these videos to help maximize your advocacy on federal policy.
4 Steps for Effectively Emailing Your Member of Congress
In less than five minutes, you can join thousands of other psychologists around the country in influencing policy. These four steps will help you maximize the impact of your advocacy emails.
Seven Terms That Help Explain the Congressional Policymaking Process
Knowing a few key terms will help you understand how Congress works, and help you be a better advocate for issues and legislation that impact psychology.
Federal Advocacy for Psychology: The Basics
This one-hour Advocacy 101 session prepares participants to advocate effectively for psychology on federal policies affecting the profession and its clients, and the importance of becoming an advocate. Attendees learn how best to get involved on issues of concern to the psychology community and effective tips for communicating with policymakers.
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