What does it mean to be a part of the APA?
It is responsible for tasks like regulating professional titles and producing the APA style guide for publications.
The APA is based in Washington, DC.
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As of 2023, the APA has over 146,000 members.
What Does the APA Do?
The organizations mission statement provides some insight into its goals.
History of APA
The APA was established in July 1892 at Clark University.
The American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association share the acronym APA but are separate organizations.
The American Psychiatric Association is a professional membership organization for psychiatrists.
It is the publisher of theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
The APA Today
Thema S. Bryant, PhD, is the 2023 president of the APA.
The APA is currently executing the objectives of its three- to five-year strategic plan.
In its strategic plan, the APA notes that it will use its voice to advocate for social welfare.
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