Advocacy

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Speak up. Support psychology. Improve lives.

2026 advocacy priorities

Our portfolio framework recognizes the interdependence of our advocacy priorities in a dynamic political environment

State advocacy

APA Services provides support and resources to affiliated state, provincial, and territorial associations

Take action

Send an advocacy message to Congress on one of our current issues of importance to psychology

Psychologist’s Guide to Advocacy

Your training and expertise as a psychologist give you unique insights into key issues facing the nation

Advocacy fellowships

The APA public policy fellowship program provides four unique opportunities to apply your psychological expertise to public policy

Psychology PAC

Psychology PAC is the bipartisan political action committee of APA Services

Featured issues

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Health equity

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Workforce development

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Technology and behavior

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Maximizing your advocacy

Four steps for effectively emailing your Members 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.

Stay informed on important issues impacting psychology on Capitol Hill

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