Public Service Psychology
A newsletter of Div. 18
FEATURED ARTICLE
Baby steps lead to giant leaps

The president shares what she learned from the editorial board of the division's journal, Psychological Services, and discusses how the division and journal can support each other
IN THIS ISSUE
- Evolving perspectives
The author discusses the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) National Capital Area Medical Simulation Center and its vision for the future of psychology's training programs
By Patrick H. DeLeon, PhD - President-elect's Column
The Div. 18 President-elect reviews the goals for the division journal, discusses the Annual APA Convention, an upcoming mid-year continuing education program, and her recent experiences at the State Leadership Conference
By Jacqueline Remondet Wall, PhD - Past president's column
The Div. 18 Past President reminds all members to nominate deserving colleagues for recognition and this year's division awards
By Steve Norman, PhD - Criminal Justice column
The author discusses a new ad-hoc committee committed to further developing the Div. 18 Criminal Justice section, and the recognition of deserving members through division awards
By Femina P. Varghese, PhD - Police & Public Safety Section
The authors plan for the upcoming PPSS mini-conference and announce the inclusion to the American Board of Police & Public Safety Psychology
By Casey O. Stewart, PsyD, ABPP, PsyD - Welcome new Div. 18 members
Join us in welcoming the 2012 additions to the division, including members, affiliates, associates, and students
- Membership Information
- Predictors of PTSD and other psychological symptoms in trauma-exposed firefighters
A new study concludes that firefighters are more resilient to the development of psychological illness than we may think
By Meredith Tumilty, BA - Race differences in the receipt of mental health services
A summary of “Race Differences in the Receipt of Mental Health Services Among Young Adults,” from the February 2012 issue of Psychological Services
By Kristen Cole, MA
REPORTS
- APA Council of Representatives report
The APA Council of Representatives report includes updates on funding, collaboration with the other divisions, and two new APA presidential initiatives
By Dolly C. Sadow, PhD, ABPP - Community and State Hospitals report
The author shares the committee's goal to prepare psychologists to work in more integrated, prevention-focused health care settings
By Jim Regan, PhD - Veterans Affairs Section report
The author prepares for the upcoming collaboration with Dr. John Klocek, presenting “How to Review an Article”
By Anne Klee, PhD - Psychologists in Indian Country report
The author offers a brief snapshot of the issues facing tribal peoples, and some of the innovative services developed to ameliorate those issues
By Joseph B. Stone, PhD - Fall Conference Report
A recap of the division's inaugural fall conference, which featured esteemed speakers representing different sections of the division
By Anne Klee, PhD
ADVERTISING
- 2012 Behavioral Health Conference
This year's conference focuses on mobilizing partnerships to promote wellness
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