APA Division 18 Veterans Affairs Section

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

Join Dr. Niyatee Samudra for our next webinar: Menopause and Brain Health. Learn more and Register here: app.tpn.health/education/meno… #menopause #brainhealth #dementia #perimenopause #brainscience #Neurology #neuropsychology #womenshealth #sleephealth #hearthealth #psychology

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

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/41621447/   #VisualAbstract

Join us! This presentation will review practices for assessing risk as well as how to provide tailored intervention for these high-risk individuals. #veterans #forensics #Psychology #PublicHealth #MentalHealth Register now on TPN: app.tpn.health/education/unde…

Our second grant is the @apadiv18 Professional Development or Service Grant. This grant supports both professional development and service by Div18 members, which contribute to the #science and practice of #publicservice #psychology. Learn more here: lnkd.in/gF2SvSpN

We have two APF Grants coming up with an application deadline of May 29. The first is our @apadiv18 research grant, which supports career, ECP and doctoral student efforts in research that advances public service. Learn more: lnkd.in/gdshEZqr

Call for papers from Psychological Services ➡️ Artificial intelligence in public sector settings: Advances and risk mitigation in health care. Submit your manuscript for consideration by Feb 28, 2026 bit.ly/45VnjTV #AI @apadiv18 @Div18VASection

Psychological Services welcomes submissions on psych services delivered in organized care settings such as jails, prisons, the military, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, training hospitals, and public university clinics. Learn more! bit.ly/4j9pqXL @apadiv18 @Div18VASection

Call for papers from Psychological Services ➡️ Artificial intelligence in public sector settings: Advances and risk mitigation in health care. Submit your manuscript for consideration by Feb 28, 2026 bit.ly/45VnjTV #AI @apadiv18 @Div18VASection

Check out our upcoming #healthpsychology webinar on CBT for #Menopause with Julie Weitlauf and Haley Miles-McLean, PhD. app.tpn.health/.../wait-one-h…... #menopause #psychology #CBT #hotflashes #socialcognition #clinicalsocialwork #mft #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters

Join us Mar 9th to learn how #ClinicalHypnosis can treat #hotflashes, in our upcoming webinar with leading hypnosis researcher, Gary R. Elkins, Ph.D., ABPP, ABPH. app.tpn.health/.../clinical-h…... #menopause #cancer #breastcancer #psychology #psychologists #hypnosis #MFT #socialwork

Becoming a @apadiv18 member? Click here first for your discount code! lnkd.in/gf8BnxKu Referring someone for membership? They will get a code for you, too! Professional organization membership & representation is one of many ways psychologists can advocate - join now!

During National Family Caregiver’s Month, we celebrate caregivers and the incredible role they play. Caregiving isn’t easy, but your patience and dedication make a lasting difference each day. You bring comfort, connection, and strength to the Veteran in your life—and you’re never alone on this journey. Caregiving Connects Us, Community Strengthens Us. caregiver.va.gov #TheHeartofCaregiving

Nominate a colleague for a 2027 APS Lifetime Achievement Award by January 15 psychologicalscience.org/members/awards…

Calling all psychology grad students! APAGS is currently soliciting poster and program submissions for #APA2026. Deadline to submit it Jan 14th. Don't miss this opportunity to present your work to a national audience!

Behind every digital tool is a human problem to solve. Psychology students learn to navigate evolving technologies with curiosity, adaptability, and critical thinking—skills that translate across industries. Learn more: at.apa.org/58d656

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ICYMI: The APA #Thesaurus has been updated with a variety of new and revised index terms for more efficient #research discovery. Check out the newest terms here: bit.ly/3oUlSj3