(212) 628-8076

  Welcome
MPA IS A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF PSYCHOLOGISTS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ENRICHMENT & GROWTH & TO ENHANCING PEOPLE’S LIVES & WELL-BEING.  WE OFFER COMPELLING PROGRAMS & SOCIAL EVENTS FOR PRACTITIONER & ACADEMIC PSYCHOLOGISTS AND WELCOME STUDENT MEMBERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BECOME INVOLVED IN PROFESSIONAL ISSUES.

Mission Statement:

The Manhattan Psychological Association, which was begun in 1992, is a Manhattan-based professional organization for psychologists, and a regional affiliate of the New York State Psychological Association, whose goal is to serve the best interests of its members and the psychological community. Purposes include the following:

• To further the development of psychology as a science, profession and as a means of promoting human welfare;
• To safeguard the interests of the public and the profession, and the freedom of scientific inquiry, teaching and professional practice.
• To promote the interests of psychologists through education, professional programs, training, support for psychology’s social and legal/legislative agenda, community service, opportunities for networking and professional growth.