It's APF's 73rd Birthday! 🎉 Seven decades ago, APF set out on a mission to advance psychology and help people live happier, healthier lives. Today, this mission is stronger than ever. (1/2)

Did you catch our recent blog post about Dissemination & Implementation (D&I)? APF's CEO & Program Officer, Drs. Michelle Quist Ryder & Rebecca Pasillas, explore how D&I takes psychology to the next level. 🌟 (1/2)

It's #WhyIReviewWednesday!💙 Today, we're extending our gratitude to Dr. Alannah Shelby Rivers, a longtime APF reviewer who volunteers her time and expertise to promote the highest quality of psychological science. We couldn't advance the field of psychology without the our reviewers. 🌟

Congratulations to Dr. Liza Hinchey, our 2026 Richardson-Lowman Serious Mental Illness Research Grantee!🌟 Dr. Hinchey’s work explores how supportive communities can reduce stress and promote recovery from serious mental illness. We know this work will have a meaningful impact in so many lives!👏

Research Roundup: AANHPI Mental Health Edition! 💗🔬 We’re spotlighting recent innovative research that’s helping advance AANHPI Mental Health. With the support of APF funding, this work is expanding access to culturally appropriate, evidence-based, and equitable care. (1/2)

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APF's philanthropy is powered by an entire community behind the scenes. We invited our Head of Philanthropy, Faith Anderson, to share what People-Powered Philanthropy looks like at APF, and how there's room for everyone to participate in advancing psychology for the greater good.

It's #WhyIReviewWednesday! 🌟 Dr. Jenna Strizzi sees reviewing as a form of scholarly service and an important way to contribute to the academic community. We're so grateful to reviewers like Dr. Strizzi, who make APF's mission and impact possible! 💜

Huge congrats to Dr. Maddison North on receiving the 2026 Lowman-Richardson Consulting and I-O Psychology Research Grant!👏 Dr. North's research explores how employees’ adaptability aligns with changing job demands, and how that impacts motivation, burnout, satisfaction, and retention. 💙

May is AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander) Heritage Month. Scroll to learn how psychology can break barriers, expand access to care, and amplify AANHPI contributions to the field and beyond. ➡️

73 Years of APF! If seven decades have taught us anything, it’s that impact doesn’t happen on its own. It happens because people choose to invest in it. Together, we can continue building a stronger future for psychology, mental health, and the communities our work serves. 💙

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...

It's #WhyIReviewWednesday! 🌟 Dr. Seungyeon Lee volunteers as an APF reviewer to give back to the psychology community, and to help advance the field ways that meaningfully impact individuals and communities. We're so grateful to reviewers like Dr. Lee, who make APF's mission and impact possible! 💓

Congrats to Allison Tobar-Santamaria, one of our 2026 COGDOP Graduate Student Scholarship Recipients! 🌟 Her research explores how cultural values, minority stress, and sexual assault-related psychological distress influence alcohol use and support-seeking among Latina college women. (1/2)

Congratulations to Srushti Untawale, one of our Division 56 CHANGE Grantees!🌟 Her work focuses on youth suicide risk, particularly among marginalized youth within Asian American communities. She is committed to making mental health support more accessible and easier to reach for young people.

Research Roundup: Youth Mental Health Edition! 💚🔬 We’re spotlighting innovative research from the past year that’s helping advance youth mental health and wellbeing. Visit our website to meet the researchers leading this work, and learn more about the impact they’re making. ampsychfdn.org/resea...

On APF’s Behind the Board blog, our President Dr. Melba J.T. Vasquez revisits her 2004 reflections on navigating childhood to academia as a Latina woman. We invited her to revisit that work and reflect on how leadership became a way of turning pain into purpose. (1/2)

It's #WhyIReviewWednesday! 🌟 Dr. Asmita Saha volunteers as an APF reviewer to contribute to funding decisions that uplift research and applied work grounded in dignity, equity, and care. Thanks to reviewers like Dr. Saha, we’re able to expand the reach of psychology where it’s needed most! 💜

Psychology in action has no limits, especially when supporting youth mental health. 🧡 It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, and today’s youth are navigating a more complex world than ever. When we prioritize children’s mental health, we’re building a healthier, more resilient future for everyone. 🌟

Congratulations to Erica Szkody, one of our Division 56 CHANGE Grantees! 🌟 Dr. Szkody's project supports the mental health of activists, supporting the well-being of those who advocate for others. We’re proud to support this important work and can’t wait to see the difference it makes! 💙

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

It's #WhyIReviewWednesday! 🌟 Dr. Becca Tavernier volunteers as an APF reviewer to pay forward the critical support she received as an early career psychologist. Thanks to reviewers like Dr. Tavernier, we’re able to expand the reach of psychology where it’s needed most! 💚

Congratulations to Dr. Carlisa B. Simon, one of our Division 56 CHANGE Grantees!🌟 Dr. Simon’s research explores how exposure to racial discrimination online impacts the mental health and social awareness of Black college students. We can't wait to see the lasting impact this work will create! 👏

cw: Sexual Assault. 🌟 Program Spotlight! The Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant, in partnership with APA Division 56, supports research dedicated to understanding, preventing, and addressing the mental health impacts of sexual assault, harassment, and other traumatic experiences. (1/2)

Congrats to Ksenia Kharitonova, one of our 2026 Koppitz Fellows! 🌟 Her work rethinks how we assess language in multilingual kids. By examining how children tell stories, not just how they score on standardized tests, she aims to reduce bias and ensure kids aren’t misdiagnosed or overlooked. 👏

Announcing our 2026 Gold Medalist for Impact in Psychology: Dr. Sarah Feldstein Ewing!🏅 Dr. Ewing is a leading researcher who has spent 2 decades pioneering the integration of neuroimaging with real-world clinical interventions to improve adolescent behavioral health treatment. (1/2)

It's #WhyIReviewWednesday! 🌟 Dr. Christopher AhnAllen volunteers his time and expertise as an APF reviewer to promote the growth & advancement of the next generation of psychologists We couldn’t invest in innovative research without reviewers like Dr. AhnAllen! 💙 hubs.li/Q049KdQp0

We 💙 Our Volunteers! Volunteers are at the heart of our mission to advance psychology through philanthropy. A big part of that work happens through our committees, where volunteer committee members lend their expertise to help us build the greatest impact across the field. 🌱

Huge congrats to Kristin Murtha on receiving a 2025 Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Student Fellowship!🌟 Kristin's research examines how children’s exposure to early adverse experiences shapes their emotional and neuro-cognitive development. We're proud to support this impactful work!💙

What takes psychology to the next level? How do we bring effective research into the hands of communities who need care? 💡 Dissemination & Implementation (D&I) is about what happens next. It’s about moving evidence beyond labs and journals, and where people live, work, and receive care. (1/2)

It's #WhyIReviewWednesday! 🌟 Dr. Nour Zaki volunteers as a reviewer with APF to help expand rigorous, ethical, and responsive psychological research. We couldn’t support impactful, innovative work in the field without reviewers like Dr. Zaki! 💜 ampsychfdn.org/revie...

Want the inside scoop on all things APF? 👀 Become a Foundation Insider and get exclusive updates, special invites, and behind-the-scenes glimpses as we combine the power of psychology & philanthropy! hubs.li/Q044fqhn0

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...