Ethical guidance for AI in the professional practice of health service psychology; American Psychological Association, June 2025

American Psychological Association; Ethical guidance for AI in the professional practice of health service psychology

 "Artificial intelligence (AI) is developing rapidly and is increasingly being integrated into psychological practice. Many AI-driven tools are now available to assist with clinical decision-making, documentation, or patient engagement. These tools hold promises for improving access and efficiency, but they also raise ethical concerns that require careful consideration to safeguard patient well-being and trust.

APA’s Ethical Guidance for AI in the Professional Practice of Health Service Psychology (PDF, 126KB) was developed specifically for health service psychologists who want to ethically integrate AI into their practice. This document offers practical considerations and recommendations tailored to real-world clinical settings.

Whether you’re exploring new technologies or seeking guidance on tools already in use, this resource is designed to help you navigate the evolving landscape of AI while staying aligned with ethical responsibilities in psychological care."

APA names new chief of ethics; American Psychological Association (APA), June 29, 2023

American Psychological Association (APA); APA names new chief of ethics

"The American Psychological Association has named Lindsay Childress-Beatty, JD, PhD, as its new chief of ethics, recognizing her 20-plus years of ethics work at APA.

“Dr. Lindsay Childress-Beatty brings a wealth of experience to this position, having served as the head of the ethics adjudication team before becoming interim ethics director in 2017,” said APA CEO Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, in announcing the appointment. “She brings a future-oriented, strategic vision and strong leadership to move the association’s ethical work forward.”

Childress-Beatty provided strategic vision and leadership, administrative oversight and operational management of the Ethics Office as it underwent a period of transition. She has worked closely with the Ethics Committee and its ethics code task force, guiding the association through its most recent revision of its Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, one of the most widely cited professional ethics codes among associations. She has presented on ethics at national and international psychology conferences, as well as association, medical and multidisciplinary legal conferences, and provides consultations on psychological and organizational ethics.

“I am gratified for the opportunity to be a part of this new era of ethics at APA,” Childress-Beatty said. “The pairing of psychology and ethics can provide meaningful guidance regarding the impact of new technologies on society, while a new ethics code will guide the future work of the discipline of psychology while ensuring that the public understands psychologists’ commitment to transparent, ethical behavior based on clear values.”