
Welcome to the latest issue of Applied Psychology Around the World! This issue focuses on island nations and diasporas, contexts where applied psychology is shaped by geography, migration, climate vulnerability, governance structures, and deeply rooted cultural traditions.

This issue highlights how psychological science contributes to understanding and influencing behaviors and systems critical to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read editorials and research articles that explore psychology’s involvement in sustainable transport, mental health related to climate change, and global health governance.

In this issue, we take a closer look at the 2025 Early Career Marathon, featuring reflections on the event, award winning abstracts, and contributions from student and early career psychologists across the globe.

This compelling report dives into how mental health programs are shaping global policy, featuring global mental health champions, urgent calls to action, and firsthand accounts from the frontlines of the crisis in Myanmar. Click the "READ" button for an interactive reading experience, or "DOWNLOAD PDF" to download the full briefing to your computer.