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However you connect with psychology, you’ll find it at #APA2024. Don’t miss out on all that psychology has to offer—register today! Learn more: convention.apa.org

Swapping ideas and books with @jayvanbavel at #APA2024.
A big THANK YOU to all attendees, speakers, clinicians, researchers, students, educators, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers for three impactful days at #APA2024. Safe travels and we'll see you all in Denver next year for #APA2025!
"We are psychologists. This is our moment. Let's go heal the world." Dr. Tania Israel offers a powerful closing to yesterday's #APA2024 Main Stage Headline Event "Safeguarding Public Health in the Misinformation Era." #psychology #impact
So many highlights from Day 2 of #APA2024! Today we're finishing strong. Don't miss the action on the Main Stage, including the CEO's Spotlight Series, psychology and #AI, and our closing session with @Cynthia4APA. Explore the Day 3 agenda: at.apa.org/2oj
Join us Saturday, 8/10, for our final #APA2024 CEO's Spotlight session. APA CEO @ArthurCEvans will join @profgerhardt, Dr. Catherine Hartley of @hartleylabnyu, and @Byron_Powell to discuss their research efforts around critical societal issues. More info: at.apa.org/3499d5

"I love being a psychologist." APA CEO @ArthurCEvans set the tone for an impactful #APA2024 by addressing a packed room at yesterday's Presidential Opening session. #psychology #impact
Day 1 of #APA2024 was amazing! Today we'll join the fight against #misinformation in a Main Stage moderated by best-selling author @cduhigg, hear from APA's Presidential Task Force on #Immigration and Health, and more. See the program and join virtually: convention.apa.org
Join us Friday, 8/9, for an impactful conversation as part of our #APA2024 CEO Spotlight series. APA CEO @ArthurCEvans and leaders from @ACACounselors, @nasw, and @CVSHealth will address the mental health challenges faced by Black men and boys. More info: at.apa.org/3499d5

Congratulations to Dr. Terrie Moffitt. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award this morning at #APA2024 for her groundbreaking #research on #aging exploring why some people age earlier and faster than others—and what might be done to prevent it. apa.org/news/science-s…
The psychology event of the year is here and #APA2024 is off to a great start! Today our expert speakers will address the fight against loneliness, explore the science of human-technology interaction, and more. See the program and join virtually: convention.apa.org



Attending convention for the first time can be exhilarating, inspiring, engaging—and overwhelming. With so much to see and do, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some tips and strategies to help you navigate #APA2024 like a pro: convention.apa.org/first-time-att…
Dr. Royleen Ross' #APA2024 session will focus on child maltreatment with Indigenous families in the post-pandemic era and consider related multicultural feminist tenets. Find more EDI-focused sessions here: convention.apa.org #diversity #equity #inclusion #psychology
The #APA2024 session, "Navigating EDI in the Current Political Landscape," moderated by @DrMaysaAkbar, is a must-attend for anyone committed to building a more equitable and inclusive future in the face of adversity: at.apa.org/cdo #equity #diversity #inclusion
Dr. Gayle Iwamasa's #APA2024 feature session will focus on the critical need for psychologists to engage in strategies to support ongoing EDI efforts organizationally and clinically while emphasizing self-care. Find more EDI-focused sessions here: convention.apa.org #burnout
Dr. Megan Mooney's #APA2024 feature session will explore why hate speech and hate crimes are on the rise against youth and the roles psychologists can play in changing that trajectory. Find more great EDI-focused sessions by using the EDI tag: convention.apa.org
#APA2024 isn’t just about learning, connection, and inspiration—it's also about fun. With so many unique things to see and do in Seattle, there’s no shortage of ways to explore all the city has to offer: at.apa.org/yjj
We can’t wait to see you next week in Seattle for #APA2024! Here are some important reminders and tips that will help make your convention experience a great one: convention.apa.org/what-to-expect…
Dr. Candice Norcott's #APA2024 keynote will delve into how psychologists are uniquely positioned to use media to bridge academic research, community discourse, and survivor experiences. Find more great EDI-focused sessions by using the EDI tag. convention.apa.org
At #APA2024, explore how psychologists and institutions can push back with effective tools, expand funding on ways to stem health #misinformation, and launch ambitious efforts to convince social media platforms to counter it: lnkd.in/gJXeBiKC #psychology #facts

While #AI poses challenges, this "super-disruptive technology" also offers hope for meeting unprecedented need and increasing impact and efficacy. Learn more at #APA2024: convention.apa.org/agenda/main-st…
