All guides: Psychology: Websites

Professional organisations

Australian organisations

Australian Psychological Society
The peak body for psychologists in Australia, focused on community wellbeing and social justice, advocating to governments, stakeholders and the community about the role psychology can play to help improve lives
The Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) 
The national professional body that represents clinical psychologists who hold the accredited post-graduate qualifications that meet the criteria established by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for endorsement in clinical psychology.

International organisations

American Psychological Association
APA (American Psychological Association) is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 133,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members.
Association for Psychological Science
APS is the global scientific home of more than 25,000 leading psychological science researchers, practitioners, teachers, and students across all continents, and is dedicated to advancing scientific psychology across disciplinary and geographic borders
European Federation of Psychologists’ Association
EFPA is the umbrella organization for national psychologists' associations in Europe and presently includes memberships from 37 European countries, encompassing all 27 member countries of the European Union.
International Association of Applied Psychology
Founded in 1920, the International Association of Applied Psychology is the oldest and largest international association of individual members and affiliate international associations. It's mission is to promote the science and practice of applied psychology and to facilitate interaction and communication among applied psychologists around the world.
International Union of Psychological Science
The International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) was founded in 1889 at the inaugural International Congress of Psychology held in Paris. Currently, the IUPsyS comprises 82 member countries and 20 affiliated organizations, effectively representing a global community of over one million psychologists.
New Zealand Psychological Society
The largest professional association for psychologists in Aotearoa
The British Psychological Society
The British Psychological Society is the professional representative body for psychologists in the United Kingdom.

Webinars, podcasts and blogs

Webinars

International Psycholgy
This site delivers an extensive series of hour long webinars that are both informational and skill building sessions. They are open to anyone and include an opportunity for discussion with the presenter, all past sessions are also available for viewing.
International Council of Psychologists, inc
ICP Webinars are free and open to all, but registration is required.

Podcasts and blogs

All in the mind (ABC)
All in the Mind is an exploration of the mental: the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.
All in the mind (BBC)
From BBC Radio 4 All in the Mind examines how we think and behave, exploring the limits and potential of the human mind.
The Hidden Brain
The Hidden Brain project from NPR helps curious people understand the world – and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, the biases that shape our choices, and the triggers that direct the course of our relationships.
School of Psych
Featuring insightful interviews and stories from experts in psychology, culture, and relationships to help you know yourself, understand others, and live thoughtfully.
The Psychology Podcast
From psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, each episode features a guest who will stimulate your mind, and give you a greater understanding of your self, others, and the world we live in.
Australia Counselling
This website presents a list they have complied of their recommended 35 best bloggers who advocate for mental health and wellness.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
An extensive list of interview-based podcasts on all manner of topics.
Under the Cortex
Under the Cortex is the podcast of the Association for Psychological Science (APS). It covers a wide range of topics from their journals, member research, policy initiatives, and the public impact of psychological science

Evaluating information sources

The CRAAP test

Evaluate your sources using the CRAAP test to find reliable, quality information.

• Currency: when was it created?
• Relevance: is it on my topic?
• Authority: is it by an expert?
• Accuracy: is it correct?
• Purpose: why was it created?

The SIFT method

Evaluate web and social media sources in 4 moves using the SIFT method.

• Stop - think before using a source.
• Investigate where it is from.
• Find alternative sources.
• Trace claims, quotes and media.

Fact checking

Fact checking is an important skill. Find out how to assess and verify your sources with RMIT's Fact checking guide.

• Assess websites and social media.
• Lean how to spot fake news.
• Develop your media literacy skills.

Library subject guides

Psychology