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The American Psychological Association has elected its next president and her resume offers a pretty good explanation for why more Americans are viewing therapists as political activists with chaise lounges.
Dr. Candice Hargons, a tenured Emory University professor and licensed psychologist, was elected Monday to lead the APA, the country’s largest professional organization for psychologists. She will serve as president-elect in 2027 before taking over as president in 2028.
The announcement video describes Hargon’s work as “advancing liberation-oriented approaches to research, practice and community care.”
If you’re confused about what that means, her academic work offers a helpful instruction manual.