Congrats Alayna Park on receiving the Division 29 Early Career Award!🌟 Dr. Park's research goals are to promote wellbeing and functioning through intervention & implementation science, helping mental health professionals adapt treatments to meet the cultural needs of their clients. 👏

Huge congratulations to Dr. Karen Naufel, our 2026 Charles L. Brewer Awardee! 💙 Dr. Naufel is recognized for her contributions to the teaching of psychology, her impactful contributions to student success and faculty development, and her commitment to civic engagement. ⭐

t’s #WhyIReviewWednesday! ✨ We're extending our appreciation to colleen, phd, a former APF funding recipient who volunteers her time and expertise as a reviewer to pay it forward. We couldn’t fulfill our mission without reviewers like Dr. Walsh!💚 ampsychfdn.org/revie...

It's #WorldHealthDay, and we’re here to remind you that mental health IS physical health. 🧠💪 Our minds and bodies are deeply connected, working as a team in everything we do. When we care for both, we set ourselves up to feel stronger, more resilient, and more whole.

CW: sexual assault. April is Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month. Awareness is important, but it's only the beginning. Real change requires investing in prevention and strengthening survivor support & healing. 🩵 Swipe to learn how psychology makes a difference in care & prevention. ➡️

It's #FundingFriday at APF!💸 Don't miss our upcoming deadlines to apply for psychological research funding. More info at hubs.li/Q043VlFR0

It’s #WhyIReviewWednesday! ✨ Today, we’re spotlighting Dr. Cassandra Groth, who volunteers as an APF reviewer to give back to the psychology community. We couldn’t advance innovation in the field without the time and expertise of our reviewers like Dr. Groth!💜 ampsychfdn.org/revie...

On this #TransDayofVisibility, we recognize that psychology has a responsibility to advance equity, inclusion, & protection for transgender and gender-diverse communities. 💗 Scroll to explore how APF is working to turn visibility into action through the power of psychology. ➡️

Huge congrats to Dr. Arash Javanbakht! 👏 This project uses augmented reality and virtual scenarios to help first responders with PTSD safely practice real-world stressors in the clinic. We're proud to help turn this innovative innovative psychological research into real-world impact! 💙

The deadline is approaching for the Division 20 K. Warner Schaie Memorial Fund for Adult Development and Aging Grant!🌟 This grant supports new research on adult development and aging that will be conducted by grad student & ECP members of APA Division 20. Apply by 4/1! ⏰ ampsychfdn.org/fundi...

Join us in congratulating Natalie Hutchins, one of our 2026 Koppitz Fellows! 🌟 Natalie’s research seeks to understand how schools can nurture intrinsic motivation, spark curiosity and engagement, and create learning environments where every child feels excited to learn and explore. 💙

It’s #WhyIReviewWednesday! ✨ We’re spotlighting Dr. Nick Grant, who volunteers as an APF reviewer to expand access to the power of psychology in communities. We couldn’t support innovative work in the field without the time and expertise of our reviewers like Dr. Grant! 🌟ampsychfdn.org/revie...

Congrats to Natalie Hutchins, one of our 2026 Koppitz Fellows! 🌟 Natalie’s research explores children’s beliefs about school & the experiences that shape them, ultimately seeking to understand how schools can build environments where every child feels excited to learn and explore. 💙

Misinformation is everywhere, and it’s not always easy to tell what’s credible or trustworthy. 🔍 Here are some key Green Flags so you can think like a scientist and answer the question: Does it Data? ✅

APF CEO Dr. Michelle Quist Ryder spoke with The Good Men Project about social connection, belonging, loneliness, & connection as a health protective factor. ❤️‍🩹 Strong social ties are linked to better mental and physical health, while loneliness rivals some of the most significant health risks.

National LGBTQIA+ Health Awareness Week is the perfect time to watch APF’s Springfield LGBTQIA+ Town Hall! 🌈🎥 Research is key to advancing LGBTQIA+ mental and physical health, but quality research depends on supporting the researchers behind it. (1/2)

Psychology is essential in shaping policies that directly impact people, especially when it comes to LGBTQIA+ health and wellbeing. This month on the blog, Dr. Aaron Hunt reflects on his experience working in the office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth. ✨ ampsychfdn.org/hunt-...

Research Roundup: LGBTQIA+ Health Edition! 🌈🔬 In honor of National LGBTQIA+ Health Awareness Week, we're highlighting some of the APF-funded research from the past year that is advancing LGBTQIA+ health and wellbeing. Visit our website to explore this innovative work! ampsychfdn.org/lgbtq...

It’s National LGBTQIA+ Health Awareness Week 🌈 Psychology plays a critical role in advancing LGBTQIA+ mental & physical health. At APF, we fund affirming, evidence-based programs that expand equitable access to care, helping build a future where LGBTQIA+ individuals are seen, supported, & safe.

Psychology is more than a field of study—it’s a powerful force for building a healthier, more just world. Check out our FREE resource on why psychology matters, including five important ways psychology changes lives! 🌎 ampsychfdn.org/why-p...

We're accepting applications for the Beth N. Rom-Rymer Travel Scholarship for Native Psychology Students! This program offers $1,000 to Native psychology graduate students to attend the annual APA Convention. Apply by 4/1! ⏰ ampsychfdn.org/fundi...

The Direct Action Crisis Funding Grants address immediate needs following grant cancellations, including data collection, analyzing already collected data or writing, thoughtful project closure with community partners, or preparing grant proposals to continue the research. Apply by 3/26!✨

It’s #WhyIReviewWednesday! ✨ Today, we’re spotlighting Dr. Rubi Gonzales, who shared that her goal is to ensure research fosters meaningful change, addresses systemic inequities, and empowers communities that are too often overlooked.

Stay connected with APF by following us on all of our socials! 📱 Never miss out on funding opportunities, innovative research, and be part of a community that’s growing psychology’s impact every day. 💙

The deadline is approaching for the Beth N. Rom-Rymer Dissertation Research Awards for Native Psychology Students! This program supports dissertation research for psychology students who are members of Society of Indian Psychologists (SIP). Apply by 3/27! 📆 ampsychfdn.org/fundi...

It's #FundingFriday at APF!💸 Don't miss our upcoming deadlines to apply for psychological research funding. More info at ampsychfdn.org/funding/

Congrats to Dr. Megan Herdt, our 2025 Bruce and Jane Walsh Grant in Memory of John Holland recipient!🎉 Dr. Herdt's research examines how systems of privilege, power, and oppression shape workers’ vocational experiences and overall wellbeing. 🌟

It's #WhyIReviewWednesday! Today we're highlighting Dr. Robert S. Weisskirch, who volunteers to review applications for APF as a way to give back to the field. We couldn't support groundbreaking, innovative research without the time & expertise of our reviewers like Dr. Weisskirch!🌟

Congrats to Brooke Smith, one of our FRED Scholarship recipients! 🎉 Brooke is an undergraduate student at Georgetown University, and her goal is to become a clinical psychologist who fights for mental health equity. We're proud to support Brooke in her academic journey!👏

Applications for the Esther Katz Rosen Pre College Psychology Grants are due 3/6! ⌛ This program provides financial support for efforts aimed at improving the quality of education in psychological science & its application in the secondary schools for high ability students. ampsychfdn.org/fundi...

APF’s 2025 Impact Report is here! Amid rising barriers to research and mental health care, our donors, grantees, partners, and volunteers helped us turn up the volume on science, equity, and impact. See the ripple effects of your support & the difference it’s making!🌊 ampsychfdn.org/2025-...

On APF’s Partners in Impact Blog, we’re joined by Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin! ✨ She co-founded the Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin and Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund Grant to advance research on child and youth suicide among African Americans, investing in work that strengthens communities and saves lives. 💙

We're proud support the amazing work of our newest Direct Action Visionary Grantee! 🌟 Dr. Amy Lee is bringing care directly to communities, building on a trusted partnership to expand access to a brief, skills-based trauma intervention for parents & primary caregivers in local communities of color.

The deadline is approaching for the Esther Katz Rosen Fund Grants! 🌟 This program supports activities related to the advancement and application of knowledge about gifted children. Apply by 3/6!⏲️ ampsychfdn.org/fundi...

Congrats to Dr. Alexandra Ross, one of our Steven O. Walfish Competition recipients! 🌟 Her work addresses gaps in care for kids with chronic headaches, using digital tools, community training, & coordinated care to make pediatric care more accessible & equitable. We're honored to support this work!

Congrats to Dr. Katie Edwards, recipient of our Wayne F. Placek Grant!🌟 Her project evaluates the Teen Connection Project, a mentoring program supporting trans & gender diverse youth. We're proud to support Dr. Edwards in creating safe, supportive environments for young people who need it most. 🌈

The recording of our Springfield LGBTQIA+ Springfield Town Hall is now available! 🌈🎥 Thank you to everyone who joined us as we explored how to sustain meaningful impact in LGBTQIA+ psychological research. ampsychfdn.org/sprin...

It's #WhyIReviewWednesday, and today we're highlighting former APF funding recipient and reviewer Dr. Mary Dozier!🌟 Dr. Dozier volunteers to review applications for APF to help us fill gaps in the current funding landscape, uplifting the work of grad students and early career researchers.

🌟Program Spotlight! We’re proud to collaborate with Division 56 on the Cultivating Healing, Advocacy, Nonviolence, Growth, and Equity (CHANGE) Grant, a program dedicated to addressing gaps caused by historical underrepresentation in psychological research & advancing healing, equity, and justice.

We’re excited to once again congratulate Crystal Liu! 🎉 Crystal is the recipient of our 2025 K. Anders Ericsson Dissertation Research Grant, and was recently won our Steven O. Walfish Competition. Her work advances precision psychotherapy, especially for historically underserved populations.

It's #FundingFriday at APF!💸 Don't miss out on these opportunities to apply for funding for your psychological research. More info at hubs.li/Q03ZHzZ80#FundingFriday

🌟 Program Spotlight! Drs. Kenneth and Mamie Clark were trailblazers. Their groundbreaking doll studies revealed the psychological harm of segregation on Black children's development, and informed the US Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education. (1/2)

Congrats to Una Aleksic, one of our Brehm Undergrad Psychology Scholarship Recipients! 👏 Una is a research assistant in clinical & forensic psychology at Columbia University, examining individuals beliefs about alternative sentencing in the criminal justice system. We're thrilled to support Una!🌟

Our Springfield Town Hall is TOMORROW! 🌈 This event brings together psychologists, researchers, students, mental health professionals, and allies to explore the current state of LGBTQIA+ psychological research. Register now to save your spot! ampsychfdn.org/event...

Congratulations to Chandler Golden, recipient of the 2025 Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Dissertation Research Grant! 🌟 Chandler’s project uses Photovoice to explore the lived experiences of Southern Black queer femmes, highlighting themes of joy, resistance, identity, and community. (1/2)

🌟 Program Spotlight! The Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin & Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund Grant supports research, practice, & education on child & youth suicide among African American communities. By funding innovative psychological research, we're addressing the complex factors contributing to this crisis.

Join us NEXT WEEK for a free, virtual Town Hall! 🌈 Sustaining LGBTQIA+ psychological research matters now more than ever. Our Springfield will bring together psychologists, researchers, students, mental health professionals, & allies to explore the state of LGBTQIA+ psychological research.

We're thrilled to announce the most recent grantees of our Direct Action Visionary Grants! These grants help bridge the gap between research and reality, bringing evidence-based psychological science directly to the people & communities who need it most. 🧡 More details here: ampsychfdn.org/davg2...

Integrating evidence-based psychology into cancer care helps patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones manage stress, build resilience, and sustain hope. 🧡 Through the Alice F. Chang Cancer Wellness Grant, APF funds vital work at the intersection of psychology and cancer treatment. (1/2)

We're proud to support @dylanggee through our 2025 Visionary Grants!✨ Dr. Gee's project tests how a brief evidence-based child & family intervention delivered in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event interrupts the onset of PTSD. This critical work will have an impact on the lives of many!💙