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It's #WhyIReviewWednesday, and today we are recognizing longtime APF supporter, Dr. Jana Martin! 🌟 By volunteering her time and expertise as a reviewer, Dr. Martin is directly advancing the field and uplifting current & future generations of psychologists.
January 7, 2026 at 12:25 PM
It's #WhyIReviewWednesday, and today we are recognizing longtime APF supporter, Dr. Jana Martin! 🌟 By volunteering her time and expertise as a reviewer, Dr. Martin is directly advancing the field and uplifting current & future generations of psychologists.
Congrats to Dr. Meredith Gruhn on receiving the Division 54 Lizette Peterson-Homer Injury Prevention Grant! 💙 With this support, Dr. Gruhn is expanding her work in identifying early markers of risk, and developing prevention strategies that can improve youth safety & well-being.
January 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Congrats to Dr. Meredith Gruhn on receiving the Division 54 Lizette Peterson-Homer Injury Prevention Grant! 💙 With this support, Dr. Gruhn is expanding her work in identifying early markers of risk, and developing prevention strategies that can improve youth safety & well-being.
Congrats @joelleforestier.bsky.social on receiving a 2025 Springfield Research Fund Grant!🌈 Dr. Le Forestier's work examines how people experience & navigate intergroup contexts, and how we can improve intergroup relations, experiences, & wellbeing. We're proud to help move this work forward! 👏
January 5, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Congrats @joelleforestier.bsky.social on receiving a 2025 Springfield Research Fund Grant!🌈 Dr. Le Forestier's work examines how people experience & navigate intergroup contexts, and how we can improve intergroup relations, experiences, & wellbeing. We're proud to help move this work forward! 👏
Congrats to Dr. Parastoo Jamshidi on receiving the 2025 Practice Based Evidence Fund Grant!💫 We're thrilled to support Dr. Jamshidi's Life Goals Program, designed to help people with bipolar disorder manage their symptoms and improve daily functioning. 💙
January 2, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Congrats to Dr. Parastoo Jamshidi on receiving the 2025 Practice Based Evidence Fund Grant!💫 We're thrilled to support Dr. Jamshidi's Life Goals Program, designed to help people with bipolar disorder manage their symptoms and improve daily functioning. 💙
Kick off the new year by making an impact in psychology!🌟 Psychological science is one of the most powerful tools we have for creating a healthier, more compassionate world. Learn more about how you can support APF and help advance this work: ampsychfdn.org/donat...
January 1, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Kick off the new year by making an impact in psychology!🌟 Psychological science is one of the most powerful tools we have for creating a healthier, more compassionate world. Learn more about how you can support APF and help advance this work: ampsychfdn.org/donat...
2025 was quite the year! Between unprecedented losses in federal funding, growing mistrust in science (even as the need for evidence-based solutions became more urgent), and increasing barriers to quality mental health care, APF stayed focused on one thing: keeping psychology moving forward 🌍 (1/2)
December 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
2025 was quite the year! Between unprecedented losses in federal funding, growing mistrust in science (even as the need for evidence-based solutions became more urgent), and increasing barriers to quality mental health care, APF stayed focused on one thing: keeping psychology moving forward 🌍 (1/2)
Huge congratulations to @joelleforestier.bsky.social, our 2025 Division 49 Group Psychology Grantee!👏 His research explores how people experience and navigate intergroup contexts, with a focus on stigma, self-presentation, and health & wellbeing impacts of prejudice. 💙
December 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Huge congratulations to @joelleforestier.bsky.social, our 2025 Division 49 Group Psychology Grantee!👏 His research explores how people experience and navigate intergroup contexts, with a focus on stigma, self-presentation, and health & wellbeing impacts of prejudice. 💙
It's the 12th (and final) day of Givemas, and Dr. Cynthia Brown is here to wrap things up!❄️ Through APF's John & Polly Sparks Early Career Grant, Dr. Brown centers autistic kids’ and caregivers’ voices to make Multisystemic Therapy (MST) effective and responsive to the needs of these communities.
December 24, 2025 at 11:47 PM
It's the 12th (and final) day of Givemas, and Dr. Cynthia Brown is here to wrap things up!❄️ Through APF's John & Polly Sparks Early Career Grant, Dr. Brown centers autistic kids’ and caregivers’ voices to make Multisystemic Therapy (MST) effective and responsive to the needs of these communities.
Political divides are increasingly visible part of everyday life, especially during the holidays, when conversations with loved ones can feel more fragile than festive. In a feature with @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social, our CEO Michelle Quist Ryder explores how psychology points to a hopeful way forward.
December 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Political divides are increasingly visible part of everyday life, especially during the holidays, when conversations with loved ones can feel more fragile than festive. In a feature with @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social, our CEO Michelle Quist Ryder explores how psychology points to a hopeful way forward.
On the 11th day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
We’re proud to spotlight 2025 Visionary Grantee, Dr. Jasmin Brooks Stephens. Her research centers Black youth voices to understand suicide risk & resilience. This support is vital, helping her advance culturally responsive prevention strategies.
We’re proud to spotlight 2025 Visionary Grantee, Dr. Jasmin Brooks Stephens. Her research centers Black youth voices to understand suicide risk & resilience. This support is vital, helping her advance culturally responsive prevention strategies.
December 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
On the 11th day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
We’re proud to spotlight 2025 Visionary Grantee, Dr. Jasmin Brooks Stephens. Her research centers Black youth voices to understand suicide risk & resilience. This support is vital, helping her advance culturally responsive prevention strategies.
We’re proud to spotlight 2025 Visionary Grantee, Dr. Jasmin Brooks Stephens. Her research centers Black youth voices to understand suicide risk & resilience. This support is vital, helping her advance culturally responsive prevention strategies.
On the 10th day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
This year, our Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant supported Shae Nester's research on trauma-related dissociation among survivors of sexual trauma, a critical yet deeply underfunded area. Through this work, Shae is bringing care & healing to survivors. ✨
This year, our Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant supported Shae Nester's research on trauma-related dissociation among survivors of sexual trauma, a critical yet deeply underfunded area. Through this work, Shae is bringing care & healing to survivors. ✨
December 22, 2025 at 10:07 PM
On the 10th day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
This year, our Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant supported Shae Nester's research on trauma-related dissociation among survivors of sexual trauma, a critical yet deeply underfunded area. Through this work, Shae is bringing care & healing to survivors. ✨
This year, our Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant supported Shae Nester's research on trauma-related dissociation among survivors of sexual trauma, a critical yet deeply underfunded area. Through this work, Shae is bringing care & healing to survivors. ✨
On the 9th day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
In 2023, APF supported Joonwoo Lee’s research on relational trauma among transgender & nonbinary people. Thanks to donors like you, Joonwoo is promoting healing, building community, and fostering resilience among the LGBTQIA+ community. ✨
In 2023, APF supported Joonwoo Lee’s research on relational trauma among transgender & nonbinary people. Thanks to donors like you, Joonwoo is promoting healing, building community, and fostering resilience among the LGBTQIA+ community. ✨
December 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
On the 9th day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
In 2023, APF supported Joonwoo Lee’s research on relational trauma among transgender & nonbinary people. Thanks to donors like you, Joonwoo is promoting healing, building community, and fostering resilience among the LGBTQIA+ community. ✨
In 2023, APF supported Joonwoo Lee’s research on relational trauma among transgender & nonbinary people. Thanks to donors like you, Joonwoo is promoting healing, building community, and fostering resilience among the LGBTQIA+ community. ✨
On the 8th day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
This year, we supported Ki Yan Ip through the Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re supporting her goal of expanding access to mental health care for historically marginalized communities.🌟
This year, we supported Ki Yan Ip through the Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re supporting her goal of expanding access to mental health care for historically marginalized communities.🌟
December 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
On the 8th day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
This year, we supported Ki Yan Ip through the Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re supporting her goal of expanding access to mental health care for historically marginalized communities.🌟
This year, we supported Ki Yan Ip through the Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re supporting her goal of expanding access to mental health care for historically marginalized communities.🌟
It's the 7th Day of Givemas with Dr. Luz Garcini!❄️Dr. Garcini researches the specific health needs of marginalized immigrant communities. She shared that APF’s support helped her expand her impact, and was the first time she felt her work & the communities she serves were truly seen.
December 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM
It's the 7th Day of Givemas with Dr. Luz Garcini!❄️Dr. Garcini researches the specific health needs of marginalized immigrant communities. She shared that APF’s support helped her expand her impact, and was the first time she felt her work & the communities she serves were truly seen.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Our funding application system, GivingData, is currently experiencing technical difficulties. If you are unable to submit your application, please try again later. If you are concerned about missing a deadline, contact us at programs@ampsychfdn.org for assistance.
On the 6th day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
Our 2025 Walter Katkovsky Research Grant supports Dr. Alexis Brewe, who is making mental health therapy for adults with autism more accessible and effective. We're proud to support research that helps people get the tailored care & support they need!
Our 2025 Walter Katkovsky Research Grant supports Dr. Alexis Brewe, who is making mental health therapy for adults with autism more accessible and effective. We're proud to support research that helps people get the tailored care & support they need!
December 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On the 6th day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
Our 2025 Walter Katkovsky Research Grant supports Dr. Alexis Brewe, who is making mental health therapy for adults with autism more accessible and effective. We're proud to support research that helps people get the tailored care & support they need!
Our 2025 Walter Katkovsky Research Grant supports Dr. Alexis Brewe, who is making mental health therapy for adults with autism more accessible and effective. We're proud to support research that helps people get the tailored care & support they need!
On the 5th day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
This year, we supported Linda Duverné through our Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program. Linda is pursuing a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a commitment to intergenerational healing for Black & Haitian populations.
This year, we supported Linda Duverné through our Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program. Linda is pursuing a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a commitment to intergenerational healing for Black & Haitian populations.
December 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
On the 5th day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
This year, we supported Linda Duverné through our Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program. Linda is pursuing a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a commitment to intergenerational healing for Black & Haitian populations.
This year, we supported Linda Duverné through our Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program. Linda is pursuing a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a commitment to intergenerational healing for Black & Haitian populations.
It’s Day 4 of Givemas! ❄️ Dr. Jorge Cuartas, 2022 APF Koppitz Fellow, studies corporal punishment and child development in low & middle income countries. APF’s support created a critical ripple effect, expanding his work in preventing violence and improving the lives of countless children.
December 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It’s Day 4 of Givemas! ❄️ Dr. Jorge Cuartas, 2022 APF Koppitz Fellow, studies corporal punishment and child development in low & middle income countries. APF’s support created a critical ripple effect, expanding his work in preventing violence and improving the lives of countless children.
Join the APF for the second annual Springfield Town Hall! 🌈 This event will bring together psychologists, researchers, students, mental health professionals, and allies to explore the current state of LGBTQIA+ psychological research. Register now to save your spot! ampsychfdn.org/event...
December 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Join the APF for the second annual Springfield Town Hall! 🌈 This event will bring together psychologists, researchers, students, mental health professionals, and allies to explore the current state of LGBTQIA+ psychological research. Register now to save your spot! ampsychfdn.org/event...
On the third day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
This year, we supported Dr. Andres Duarte through our Beth N Rom-Rymer Scholarships, directly supporting his journey in becoming a prescribing psychologist in order to best serve communities in need. ✨
This year, we supported Dr. Andres Duarte through our Beth N Rom-Rymer Scholarships, directly supporting his journey in becoming a prescribing psychologist in order to best serve communities in need. ✨
December 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On the third day of Givemas, APF gave to me…🎶
This year, we supported Dr. Andres Duarte through our Beth N Rom-Rymer Scholarships, directly supporting his journey in becoming a prescribing psychologist in order to best serve communities in need. ✨
This year, we supported Dr. Andres Duarte through our Beth N Rom-Rymer Scholarships, directly supporting his journey in becoming a prescribing psychologist in order to best serve communities in need. ✨
On Day 2 of Givemas, APF gave to me… 🎶
Our 2025 Springfield Fellow, Lee Robertson, is studying how state policies impact the mental health of gender-diverse people of color. This fellowship is helping launch both their dissertation and career as a policy-focused psychology researcher. 🌟
Our 2025 Springfield Fellow, Lee Robertson, is studying how state policies impact the mental health of gender-diverse people of color. This fellowship is helping launch both their dissertation and career as a policy-focused psychology researcher. 🌟
December 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
On Day 2 of Givemas, APF gave to me… 🎶
Our 2025 Springfield Fellow, Lee Robertson, is studying how state policies impact the mental health of gender-diverse people of color. This fellowship is helping launch both their dissertation and career as a policy-focused psychology researcher. 🌟
Our 2025 Springfield Fellow, Lee Robertson, is studying how state policies impact the mental health of gender-diverse people of color. This fellowship is helping launch both their dissertation and career as a policy-focused psychology researcher. 🌟
APF’s 12 Days of Givemas is here! ❄️ Today, we’re celebrating Dr. Mary Dozier, whose 2021 APF-funded research on hoarding disorder in older adults has since gained NIMH support. Thanks to APF's initial support, she has transformed the lives of countless people touched by her work. (1/2)
December 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
APF’s 12 Days of Givemas is here! ❄️ Today, we’re celebrating Dr. Mary Dozier, whose 2021 APF-funded research on hoarding disorder in older adults has since gained NIMH support. Thanks to APF's initial support, she has transformed the lives of countless people touched by her work. (1/2)
Join us in congratulating Dr. Juan Pablo Zapata, one of our 2025 Visionary Grantees! 🌟 Dr. Zapata's work focuses on advancing health equity among populations disproportionately affected by HIV and mental health disparities. We couldn't be prouder to support such important work.
December 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Join us in congratulating Dr. Juan Pablo Zapata, one of our 2025 Visionary Grantees! 🌟 Dr. Zapata's work focuses on advancing health equity among populations disproportionately affected by HIV and mental health disparities. We couldn't be prouder to support such important work.
It's #WhyIReviewWednesday! This week, we're spotlighting one of our amazing reviewerws, Dr. Aya Shigeto. By volunteering her time and expertise to review APF funding applications, Dr. Shigeto is directly supporting future innovators in the field, and expanding psychology’s impact on the world. 🌟
December 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It's #WhyIReviewWednesday! This week, we're spotlighting one of our amazing reviewerws, Dr. Aya Shigeto. By volunteering her time and expertise to review APF funding applications, Dr. Shigeto is directly supporting future innovators in the field, and expanding psychology’s impact on the world. 🌟
Stay in the loop with all things impact in psychology! 🌟 Make sure to follow APF across your favorite platforms and never miss an update on groundbreaking research, upcoming funding opportunities, and more!
December 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Stay in the loop with all things impact in psychology! 🌟 Make sure to follow APF across your favorite platforms and never miss an update on groundbreaking research, upcoming funding opportunities, and more!