Excited to present at the Suicide Research Symposium today on genetic and psychiatric symptoms associated with the transition from suicidal thoughts to behaviors at 1pm EST! #SRS25

Under Pressure, Psychology Accreditation Board Suspends Diversity Standards As the Trump administration threatens to strip accrediting bodies of their power, many are scrambling to purge diversity requirements.

Really shameful to see APA preemptively complying by suspending diversity training for accreditation. This move seems to go against both their values and scientific principles

Inside the Turmoil at the V.A. Mental Health System Under Trump A chaotic restructuring ordered by DOGE threatens to degrade services for veterans of wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

The VA used to provide some of the best mental healthcare in the world. Now that's being compromised due to erratic budget cuts and executive orders

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/22/u...

"APA Division 18 calls on local, state, and
national legislators and other government officials to protect and increase access to gender
affirming care for TGD people and condemns attempts to restrict the role of public service
psychologists to provide psychological care consistent with the APA"

APA Division of Psychologists in Public Service issued a statement condemning recent restrictions on gender affirming care, citing detrimental impacts on ethical practice in psychology

Our committee supports advocacy efforts of psychologists across public policy contexts (including VA, community & state hospitals, criminal justice, SMI, and public safety). Check out some of our recent work!

Are you a psychology student interested in policy and advocacy? Consider applying to be our Student Representative on the Policy & Advocacy Committee of APA Div 18 Psychologists in Public Service!

Amazing chance to connect and advocate for evidence-based policies across the nation

New to Bluesky. Hoping to connect with others interested in mental health science, communication, and practice.

Looking forward to sharing more science (and hot takes on Rupauls drag race)!