APA Division 55 was created in 2000 to advance the practice and specialty of clinical psychopharmacology relative to prescriptive authority for psychologists.

Joined August 2013
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Registration for @APA Convention 2026 is open! For more information about registration AND the line-up of Division 55 programming, see below! #APA2026 #RxP #PrescribingPsychology
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With growing evidence supporting its safety and impact on access, it is clear that granting prescriptive authority to trained psychologists effectively expands access to high-quality mental health care, making further opposition difficult to justify. cato.org/regulation/spring-2…
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Daytime napping is associated with a larger total brain volume.
Today is National Napping Day.
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Don’t miss the deadline in ONE WEEK! #APA2026 #Psychology
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We’re already thinking about @APA Convention 2026 in Washington, DC! Please consider submitting a proposal for Div. 55 programming starting on 11/5! #APA2026 #Psychology #RxP
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Tomorrow afternoon, please check out this talk on atypical antipsychotics at @APAconvention 2025 in Denver! #APA2025
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Our next presentation highlight will take place in just 2 days in Denver at @APAconvention 2025. Don’t miss it! #APA2025
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Don’t miss Dr. Chengs’ talk on integrated mental health at @APAconvention 2025 this Saturday in Denver! #APA2025
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Don’t miss this presentation from Div. 55’s Immediate Past President, Dr. Steven Curtis, at @APAconvention 2025 next week in Denver! #APA2025
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Have medication questions?! Don’t miss this presentation at @APAconvention 2025 in less than 2 weeks in Denver! #APA2025 #RxP
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Check out our next presentation highlight for the @APAconvention 2025 in Denver!
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Div. 55 is excited to spotlight one of our upcoming presentations at @APA 2025! Don’t miss out - be sure to register by 7/2 to take advantage of the advance registration rate before prices increase. #APA2025 @APAconvention
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We look forward to welcoming everyone to Denver this August! We are excited to spotlight some of our Division 55 presenters who will be at the APA Convention. Be sure to register for the convention before ticket prices increase on July 2nd!
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We celebrate the identities and experiences of autistic people and affirm our commitment to #autism research with these words from APA CEO @ArthurCEvans. See APA's latest resources: at.apa.org/677626
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Scientists know much less about how biological processes drive depression in adolescents than adults. @nik_naghmeh outlines her study in Brazil exploring the key differences in depression between young men and women, for our latest blog: kcl.ac.uk/a-key-biological-m…
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We've all heard that "age is just a state of mind." Surprising new research finds that not only is it true but that millions of people are living and feeling younger than their biological age. Here's how. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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🌈 Join APF for the Springfield Town Hall! This free event is for psychologists, mental health professionals, and allies to discuss how psychology can better support the LGBTQIA community and those who advocate for them. 🏳️‍🌈🧠✨ Learn more & register at the link in our bio!
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We believe that psychological research has the power to advance equitable and affirming care, policies, & interventions for LGBTQIA individuals and communities. Stay tuned for #NationalLGBTQHealthAwarenessWeek as we share incredible work making strides in #LGBTQIAHealth! 💙🌈
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