Rehabilitation Psychology is a specialty area within psychology that focuses on the study and application of psychological knowledge and skills on behalf of individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions in order to maximize health and welfare, independence and choice, functional abilities, and social role participation, across the lifespan. We welcome visitors of this site to learn more about the field of Rehabilitation Psychology and join the Division (Division 22 of the American Psychological Association).
Membership
Division 22 was established in 1956 as an organization of psychologists concerned with the psychological and social consequences of disability and ways to prevent and ameliorate associated problems.
Rehabilitation Psychology Journal
Rehabilitation Psychology is the official publication of Division 22 of the American Psychological Association.
Webinars and Presentations
Check out the excellent series of webinars and presentations sponsored by the Early Career Psychologist Special Interest Group and the Student Leadership Network.
REHAB SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT
This Rehab Science Spotlight summarizes two issues facing the field of rehabilitation: understanding of racial disparities, racism, and racial trauma; and the need to examine our own institutions for diversity and inclusion.
This Rehab Science Spotlight summarizes findings of self-awareness and the relative role of denial as a method of coping following moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)
This Rehab Science Spotlight briefly summarizes this recent book: Disability as Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence.