American Psychological Association
Tracked across 11 events · 173 articles · First seen Sep 16, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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Regulatory
Impact: The American Psychological Association, through Vaile Wright, advocates for federal regulation and oversight of AI therapy apps to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Sep 29, 2025 · 7 articles
Regulatory
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and officials from the United States — United States Department of Health and Human Services explored the possibility of banning certain Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, including…
Impact: The American Psychological Association considers SSRIs an evidence-based treatment and supports better research, but objects to framing the mental health crisis as primarily 'overmedicalization'.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
The Saffron Solution, a healthcare technology company, is launching its integrated operational intelligence ecosystem ahead of the American Psychological Association's Annual Meeting (APA 2026). The company, led by CEO Varun Khanna, warns that operational fragmentation,…
Impact: The American Psychological Association's Annual Meeting (APA 2026) serves as the platform for The Saffron Solution to present its initiative and address the challenges faced by behavioral health organizations.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
A new report assembled by the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University suggests that committed religious involvement is associated with better mental and emotional well-being. This report contributes to a long-running discussion about the role…
Impact: American Psychological Association takes a nuanced approach, acknowledging religion's capacity to do both good and harm.
May 04, 2026 · 9 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The American Psychological Association issued a health advisory urging technology companies to prioritize features that prevent exploitation and manipulation of adolescents by AI.
Sep 16, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The American Psychological Association is represented by its president, Theresa Miskimen Rivera, who offers insights into mental health crises.
Apr 13, 2026 · 8 articles
Tech
OpenAI has launched a new optional safety feature called 'Trusted Contact' for its ChatGPT chatbot. This feature allows adult users to designate a trusted person who will be notified if ChatGPT's monitoring systems detect signs…
Impact: The American Psychological Association weighed in on the development of OpenAI's 'Trusted Contact' feature, emphasizing the importance of social connection during emotional distress.
May 07, 2026 · 10 articles
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Mar 03, 2026 · 96 articles
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