The Maryland Psychological Association (MPA), associated with the American Psychological Association (APA), is the statewide Professional Association for Psychologists in the state of Maryland. Our mission is to advance psychology as a science, a practice, and a means of promoting human welfare.

NEWS

With Mother's Day fast approaching, it's a good time for moms and their families to recognize the importance of addressing stress and managing it in healthy ways. MPA offers some stress-management tips for supermoms.

This week (May 6-12) is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week promotes positive youth development, resilience, recovery and the transformation of mental health services delivery for children and youth with serious mental health needs. Details, resources, and event information are available through the APA website.

Annapolis Watch 2012

MPA's very successful advocacy event, Annapolis Watch, took place on Feb. 16th - participation by members and graduate student members, recognition in our historic State House, and visits with district legislators. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Members can view photos from the event, as well as MPA's "Bill Tracker" to stay current on key legislative issues affecting psychologists in Maryland through the Legislative section of the website.

Attention Members!

Please take a moment to update your directory information. You may download and print the form here, or complete the online version of the form here.

Parent Coordinator Training Requirements Effective July 1, 2011

Effective July 1, 2011, all Parent Coordinators in Maryland must meet specific training requirements to serve as Parent Coordinator and be appointed by the Courts. The requirements are specified in a new judicial Rule passed June 6, 2011, and effective July 1, 2011. Read more...

MPA's Diversity Statement

MPA values the many faces of diversity, including age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, and religious/spiritual affiliation. We are committed to increasing our knowledge, professional competence, and appreciation of differences and similarities of diverse peoples in our roles as educators, practitioners, researchers, administrators, and policy makers. We actively encourage participation of psychologists of diverse backgrounds in our organizations membership and leadership. Our value and knowledge of diversity guide our service to our membership, fellow professionals and the community at large.

Resources for Managing Natural Disaster Related Distress

The APA Psychology Help Center contains resources to help people in the United States who are distressed about the safety and well being of family and friends living in Japan. Additional resources for those affected by the tornadoes in the south can be found here in the Public Resources section of our website.