The #VA Section of APA Div 18 promotes #psychology, clinical care, training, and research to serve #veterans, their families, and communities. RT ≠ Endorsement.
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APA Division 18 Veterans Affairs Section retweeted
May 22
A new study collected strategies from high-performing leaders in the VHA to understand how they address common leadership challenges. Public sector health care leaders may benefit from learning about their approaches ➡️ bit.ly/4wiZPTE @Div18VASection
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*Interested presenters should be submitted via email to Plenary Session Committee Chair, Peggy Schmitt, at VAPLCSubmission @ avapl.org . Learn more on conference website.
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Who has empowered & supported the wellness of psychologists at your VA this year? The Lemle award may honor their efforts: avapl.org/mpage/VAPLCAwards
Please submit nominations through email, no later than 6/5/26 to VAPLC Conference Chair: conference.chair @ avapl.org
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Nominations should include:
- A letter of nomination with the individual’s actions and work which are consistent with the description.
- The nominee’s CV.
Please submit your nominations no later than 6/5/26 to VAPLC Conference Chair: conference.chair @ avapl.org
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APA Division 18 Veterans Affairs Section retweeted
Join us for our next webinar: "AI-Driven Clinical Decision Support for Veteran PTSD Treatment: A Bayesian POMDP Simulation Study" with Dr. Umit Tokac, PhD.
To learn more and register: app.tpn.health/education/ai-…
#VA #veterans #PTSD #psychology #AI #artificialintelligence #EBP
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VAPLC Registration is open! Our conference theme this year is Abiding Stewardship of Veteran-Centered Care. There are registration discounts for @APA members, @apadiv18 members, @avapl1 members and ECP and Trainees who register early.
avapl.org/mpage/VAPLC
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Summary of our NASEM committee's findings about toxic exposures and mental health among veterans @NASEM_Health @VeteransHealth @Div18VASection
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
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This award honors psychologists who have promoted Veterans’ health care through engaging in leadership and professional activities such as service at the facility, VISN, and national levels.
Applications by May 16th to VA @ publicservicepsych.org #psychologists #psychology
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Trainees and Early Career Psychologists: Going to VA Psychology Leadership Conference, or @APA's annual convention?
Learn more: publicservicepsych.org/grant…
#psychology #psychologists #psychologist
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This award recognizes psychologists who have a track record of fostering the development of trainees and/or psychologists within VA. Applications by May 16th to VA @ publicservicepsych.org must include a 1–2-page nomination letter & CV. #psychologists #psychology #mentorship
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VA Psychologists trained over half of all the psychologists in the United States! Nominate an influential psychologist for the VA Section @apadiv18 Excellence in Training Award.
Applications to VA @ publicservicepsych.org by May 16th must include:
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Recognize a leader in veteran's psychology by nominating them for the James Besyner award, a longtime member and friend of Psychologists in Public Service (APA Division 18).
Applications submitted to VA @ publicservicepsych.org by May 16th
#psychology #psychologists
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Presenting at American Psychological Association's annual conference this year?
Submit via email to VA @ publicservicepsych.org by May 16th. Please indicate "ECP APA Convention Award" in the email subject line, and include your CV and accepted presentation materials.
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A sneak peak into just a little of what to expect at VAPLC 2026! This year's conference will be held at The Spire (@APA 's beautiful headquarters) immediately following APA's annual Convention. Come for both, or join us in DC for just the weekend.
avapl.org/mpage/VAPLC
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APA Division 18 Veterans Affairs Section retweeted
Join Dr. Niyatee Samudra for our next webinar: Menopause and Brain Health.
Learn more and Register here: app.tpn.health/education/men…
#menopause #brainhealth #dementia #perimenopause #brainscience #Neurology #neuropsychology #womenshealth #sleephealth #hearthealth #psychology
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It's time to save the date for the 2026 VA Psychology Leadership Conference, co-sponsored by @apadiv18 with Association of #VA #Psychologist Leaders (@avapl1) and @APA. We welcome all #VHA #Psychologists and trainees to attend! #apa2026
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APA Division 18 Veterans Affairs Section retweeted
Feb 24
Results from this study suggest a need for targeted suicide prevention during military service among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Veterans.
Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4162…
#VisualAbstract
ALT Using population-based weighting, this study examined the prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) and non-fatal suicidal self-directed violence (NF-SSDV) among AANHPI veterans (n = 552), overall and disaggregated between Asian American (AA) and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) veterans, and compared to non-AANHPI veterans (n = 16,116). Among AANHPI veterans, lifetime estimates were 39.38% for SI, 12.42% for interrupted attempts, and 12.09% for suicide attempts. Compared to non-AA veterans, AA veterans had a significantly higher prevalence of suicide attempts during military service. Compared to non-NHPI veterans, NHPI veterans had a lower prevalence of suicide attempts during military service. Results suggest a need for suicide prevention initiatives to prevent suicide attempts during military service in these heterogenous populations.
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