Georgia Psychological Association of Graduate Students

Application deadline extended until February 24!

Undergrad, graduate, and post-doctoral students are invited to submit proposals for poster presentations showcasing their original psychological research to the 2025 GPA Annual Conference Student Poster Session! Apply here: gapsych.org/students

Are you an undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral student with original psychological research? Submit your poster proposal for the 2025 Georgia Psychological Association Annual Conference Student Poster Session! There will be awards for best graduate and undergraduate posters. Apply by Feb 3: www.gapsych.org/students

Have a happy Thanksgiving from the GPA staff! 🍂

Undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students are invited to submit proposals for poster presentations showcasing their original psychological research to the 2025 Georgia Psychological Association (GPA) Annual Conference Student Poster Session. There will be awards for best graduate and undergraduate posters. Apply by Feb 3: gapsych.org/students

Hey psychology students, don’t miss our exclusive GPAGS social event! 🥳 It’s a member-only experience, but you can join GPA for just $40 a year to take part. Join GPA as a student member here: https://buff.ly/3XJYJlm

Save the date for our 2025 Virtual Annual Conference: Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27, 2025! This year's theme "Reaching the Margins: Meeting the Needs of Underserved and Vulnerable Populations" will allow us to focus on addressing mental health disparities for our clients and in the communities we serve. Stay up to date with our conference website: https://www.gapsych.org/

This APA article shines a light on the devastating youth mental health crisis, with 40% of students experiencing sadness and 53% of girls feeling hopeless: https://www.apa.org/topics/schools-classrooms/mental-health-concerns

Dr. Janine and Dr. Brent Jones are working tirelessly to address these challenges in Seattle Public Schools. With limited resources and a need for early intervention, community partnerships and culturally responsive care are vital. The stigma around mental health is fading as more students seek help, offering hope for a brighter future.

Tackling mental health issues in schools: What will it take? University of Washington school psychologist Dr. Janine Jones and her husband Dr. Brent Jones, superintendent of a large public school district, discuss the biggest challenges schools are facing, where more research is needed, and what feels hopeful.

GPA represent! The GPA Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee partnered with the Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psych to march in the Atlanta Pride Parade on October 13. Fun times all around!

Event for members only! Not a member? Join GPA as a student member for only $40 a year! Membership includes all GPAGS events, discounted Conference and CE, and opportunities for mentoring and networking.
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Apply now to have your workshop considered for our 2025 virtual conference, "Reaching the Margins: Meeting the Needs of Underserved and Vulnerable Populations." This year’s theme is all about tackling mental health disparities and enhancing support for the communities we serve. Apply here by Sept 30: https://buff.ly/3G1IczS

All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to attend regardless of membership status. Please complete this form to register for the event and submit questions in advance: https://shorturl.at/dT09g

GPA members are invited to apply for our 2025 Leadership Academy! Participants can obtain professional mentors and will be prepared to be advocates for the profession and to enrich their sense of identity as psychologists and as leaders of GPA. Apply here: www.gapsychology.org/page/LeadershipAcademy