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Join us as we speak with Dr. Katherine Dollar and Dr. Nazanin Bahraini about research from this special issue of Psychological Services, which showcases how implementation science is tackling healthcare's most persistent challenge - the fact that it takes nearly two decades for evidence-based innovations to reach routine clinical practice. Through studies spanning mental health services, suicide prevention, and health equity initiatives, we'll discover how systematic implementation approaches are achieving remarkable results, from 90% training success rates in VA safety planning programs to improvements in serving vulnerable populations. Our discussion will explore some of the critical success factors - contextual adaptation, stakeholder engagement, and organizational support - that are helping to close the research-to-practice gap and transforming patient care across diverse healthcare settings.https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2026-47815-001.html

Graduate students Katrina Rbeiz and Madeline Ward talk about the development of this important paper looking at psychology trainee experiences of trying to find and participate in doctoral training related to Serious Mental Illness.Article: https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fser0000853 Mentorship link not yet released; date TBD

Dr. Shirley Glynn, incoming president of ABPP for SMI, shares about the exciting, NEW board certification opportunity for Serious Mental Illness Psychology. Why get board certified in SMI? What does the process look like? Find out in this episode. ABPP for SMI: https://abpp.org/application-information/learn-about-specialty-boards/serious-mental-illness-psychology/ SMI Specialty: https://www.psychtrainingsmi.com/

Hear about Division 18 research! Dr. Ashley Batastini and Dr. Jennifer Eno Louden discuss their article published in Criminal Justice & Behavior about the experiences of researchers who work within corrections settings.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00938548251344891

APA President, Dr. Debra Kawahara, speaks with Division 18 President Dr. Gayle Iwamasa about the uncertain and unexpected times we have entered as psychologists. Dr. Kawahara also goes into the structure of APA to help understand each of our roles in this organization as well as her focus on “Strength in Unity” for her time as president. Also learn about Engaging Psychology’s Future, an initiative to provide students with more understanding of the diversified ways psychology can become their profession.

Dr. Tamara Lyn shares her journey from clinical psychologist to administrative and organizational work in the Bureau of Prisons. As a part of this journey, we hear how her experience as a psychologist informed her role as a warden during the COVID lockdown. Now with her own executive coaching business, do not miss the teaser for her upcoming Division 18 webinar “Discover, Dream, Design: Create your Next Professional Chapter Using Appreciative Inquiry” (May 28th).

Join the APA Division 18 Presential Trio (President Gayle Iwamasa, President-Elect Edgar Villarreal, and Past-President Tallie Armstrong) for the relaunch of our podcast. Included are some updates on what has been happening with the division and a friendly reminder about nominations for awards due May 31st.

Dr. Glenn Ally is a clinical neuropsychologist and has been a medical psychologist since 2004. He was instrumental in the legislative effort resulting in the 2004 passage of the initial prescriptive authority legislation in Louisiana and was also instrumental insubsequent RxP legislation passed in 2009. He has testified before several state legislatures on behalf of prescriptive authority for specially trained psychologists and continues to be a strong advocate for prescriptive authority. Dr. Ally retired from practice in Lafayette, Louisiana after 40 years in practice. He had a large hospital practice in which he provided consultation and services to Lafayette General Medical Center, emphasizing services on the Acute Rehabilitation Unit, the Mental Health Unit, and the cancer center. Dr. Ally was on active medical staff at LGMC, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, MeadowBrook Rehabilitation Hospital, and Louisiana Physical & Rehabilitation Hospital. Currently, Dr. Ally continues to provide medical psychology services to Joseph Henry Tyler Mental Health Center, a large community mental health center in Lafayette. Dr. Ally has extensive experience in the governance of the American Psychological Association, having served several terms on the Council of Representatives and CAPP. He has served on several APA committees and was Chair of the RxP Committee. He is a past President of Division 55 and a Fellow of Divisions 55, 42, and 31. In Louisiana, Dr. Ally is a past President of the Louisiana Psychological Association. He is a former member of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Dr. Ally is currently the President of the Louisiana Academy of Medical Psychologists. He is the current Secretary for the Medical Psychology Advisory Committee to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Dr. Jena Casas, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who owns and operates a private practice in Northern Nevada. She holds a master's degree in Criminal Justice and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is a certified emergency responder and public safety clinician. Dr. Casas has published dozens of peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on topics related to the intersection of culture, psychology, and law; her most recent publications are related to the mental health of first responders. Dr. Casas specializes in providing mental health services to first responders and their families and organizational consultation to law enforcement agencies that seek to develop wellness programming for their staff. She is also an annual presenter for local law enforcement agencies crisis intervention training, educating attendees on topics such as officer wellness. Additional information: professional instagram @doc.jena; practice website: www.theridgenv.com

Dr. Kristen Wheldon talks to us about Fire Service Psychology. Please see ways to get involved with Fire Service Psychology Home | Fire Service Psychology Association (firepsychology.org) https://fireheritageusa.org/archives-news/the-wingspread-conference-reports

Podcast with Drs. Stimmel & Meyer TOPIC:   HOW TO REDUCE VETERAN SUICIDES BY HELPING VETERANS WITH OTHER THAN HONORABLE DISCHARGES TO OBTAIN VA SERVICES   WHEN:  September 08, 2023 13:00-14:00 ET  12:00-13:00 CT  11:00-12:00 MT  10:00-11:00 PT    PRESENTED BY:  Brian Meyer, Ph.D. is the Psychology Program Manager and Supervisor for the Community-Based Outpatient Clinics at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA. In this position, he oversees psychologists at five regional VA community clinics; provides evidence-based treatments for Veterans who have problems with PTSD, substance abuse, depression, TBI, and other co-occurring conditions; trains psychology trainees; and develops and conducts research on treatments for PTSD, substance abuse, and co-morbid conditions. Matthew Stimmel, Ph.D. is National Training Director for the Veteran Justice Programs (VJP). In his role, Dr. Stimmel is responsible for developing and sustaining the education and training of over 400 VJP field staff, contributing to national VA policy on justice-involved veterans, and cultivating operational partnerships both internal and external to VA that advance VJP’s mission of ensuring access and care to justice-involved Veterans and reducing risk of recidivism and homelessness in this population.   ABOUT THE PROGRAM:  VA statistics indicate that approximately 10 out of every 17 Veteran suicides occur among Veterans who are not involved in VHA services. Since 1980, there have been approximately 575,000 Other Than Honorable (OTH) discharges from the military and 125,000 have occurred since 9/11. These “bad paper” discharges can result in a loss of many benefits, including VHA medical care. However, many Veterans who believe they are ineligible for VA services, may in fact be eligible for care. This presentation will illustrate multiple avenues for Veterans to obtain VHA health care services, which may, in turn, help to reduce the Veteran suicide rate.   HOW TO REGISTER:  Register via this LINK ​Webinar Zoom link will be provided upon registration

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Take a listen a fascinating episode of Public Service Psychology Now when we sit down with Dr. Mark Olver, winner of a Best Paper Award in 2021 for "An Examination of Latent Constructs of Dynamic Sexual Violence Risk and Need as a Function of Indigenous and Nonindigenous Ancestry". Dr. Olver describes the potential impact of his work on the justice system in Canada.

Please take a listen to this engaging interview with Dr. Donell Barnett - APA 2018 Citizen Psychologist Award winner. Dr. Barnett describes his contribution in hopes of making a lasting and meaningful impact on a treasured community.  

Please listen as we talk with Dr. Edgar Villarreal, VA Section Chair