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Securing critical wins for psychology in final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule
November 18
APA Services leadership thanks participants in this year’s grassroots Physician Fee Schedule campaign and highlights gains obtained through their advocacy.
Advocating for comprehensive mental health reform
November 16
APA Services staff and advocates met with House and Senate leadership and key committee members to advocate for the passage of comprehensive mental health legislation before the end of the legislative session.
Promoting psychological science to encourage federal action on climate change and health equity
November 9
APA Services responds to a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) request for information on the agency’s future activity.
APA President Frank C. Worrell, PhD, appoints six new members of the Advocacy Coordinating Committee
October 26
The Advocacy Coordinating Committee (ACC) is charged with recommending a slate of advocacy priorities for APA’s companion advocacy organization, APA Services. Germán Cardenas, Danna Fowble, Shalena Heard, Alfonso Mercado, Fred Oswald, and Bharat Bharat, have been appointed to serve on the ACC.
Providing psychological science to guide federal racial and ethnic health equity policies
October 14
APA Services responds to a National Academies’ request for information for analysis of federal policies that contribute to differences in health status and outcomes experienced by diverse populations.
Advising the White House on equitable data collection and management
October 12
APA Services responds to White House Office of Science and Technology Policy requests for information on the production and use of equitable data.
Participating in congressional mental health consortium meeting on immigration
October 12
APA member and Texas Psychological Association president speaks at a meeting on mental health and immigration hosted by Representative Grace Napolitano (D-CA).
Promoting psychological science in women’s health research
October 6
APA Services’ recommendations for the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Research on the Health of Women urges increased awareness of maternal mental health and a greater focus on prevention and the promotion of quality of life and well-being across the lifespan.
Informing Department of Justice about necessary policing reforms
October 4
APA Services advocates for programs to help law enforcement respond to individuals with disabilities, and those in mental health crisis.
Welcoming new APA congressional and executive branch policy fellows
October 4
Meet APA’s new fellows and consider applying for next year’s positions.
Advocating for marriage equality
September 26
APA Services endorses the Respect for Marriage Act and calls on the Senate to pass the bill.
September 26
APA joined more than 350 organizations urging Congress to make funding for NIH a national priority by providing sustained, predictable funding for NIH research.
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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Congressional champions
The APA Services Congressional Champion Award is given to Members of Congress who have prominently championed the goals of the discipline and profession of psychology.
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