Indiana Psychological Association (IPA)

IPA is one of the oldest and most well established state psychological associations in the nation. IPA is the largest organization representing scientific and professional psychology in Indiana.

The purpose of the Indiana Psychological Association is to advance psychology as a science, as a profession, and as a means of promoting public welfare.

To achieve this purpose, IPA will:
• Support and promote high standards for psychological service, training, and research
• Facilitate the study of psychology at all levels
• Uphold high standards of professional ethics
• Promote and disseminate evidence-based information related to social justice issues and public welfare
• Provide opportunities for the professional development of psychologists
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing and promoting multicultural competence
• Encourage programs or projects that benefit the public.

Mission:
The Indiana Psychological Association is dedicated to advancing diversity and promoting social issues of diversity, which they define as visible and invisible differences within identities, including but not limited to culture, economic status and history, educational attainment, occupation, gender identity, gender expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, body size, affectional orientation, mental health status, HIV status, religion and/or spiritual beliefs/practices, age, race, ethnic origin, national origin, geographic region, capabilities, immigration status and family systems. Additionally, they recognize diversity of thoughts or ideas, lived experience, perspectives, and values.