GO-VETS (Geropsychology and Older Veterans)/SIG

Our overall mission is the following:

To promote education, training, research and guide clinical practice in working with older adult Veterans. To educate the public at large regarding psychological issues specific to working with older adult Veterans. To create and foster a collaborative community of geropsychologists with the common goal of improving care for older adult Veterans.

• Advocating for the interests of veterans 
• Disseminate educational materials 
• Collaborate with other geropsychologists working with older Veterans 
• Create public awareness of mental health issues that impact Veterans and families
• Foster a community of geropsychologists working with older adults

• Assistant chair: Ann Stalcup
• Assistant chair: Brittany Carbaugh