Society for Prescribing Psychology

Welcome to Division 55

The Society for Prescribing Psychology, Division 55 of the American Psychological Association, was created to enhance psychological treatments combined with psychopharmacological medications.

Become a member

Available membership categories are:

  • APA member/fellow
  • Life member status
  • APA associate member
  • Professional affiliate (no APA membership)
  • International affiliate
  • Student affiliate

Grants donation

APA Division 55 (Society for Prescribing Psychology) announces an opportunity for giving to support the ongoing work of our division. 

Quick Reference to Psychiatric Medications

Developed by John Preston, PsyD, ABPP, this reference guide includes antidepressants, bipolar disorder medications, psychostimulants, antipsychotics, anti-anxiety medications, sedative/hypnotics and over-the-counter medications.

Prescribing Psychology Poised for Expansion

Psychology Today reports on clinical psychopharmacology, also known as prescribing psychology, as a specialty in professional psychology.