APA Division 18 Veterans Affairs Section

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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Please congratulate Dr. Tamara Morris, Psy.D. for winning the James Besyner Award for Lifetime Achievement awarded by APA Division 18’s VA section.

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Congratulations are in order for Dr. Allyson L. Ruha, PsyD, ABPP who received the APA Division 18 VA Section Excellence in Service Award.

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We are here at APA!

The VA Section meeting will be Friday, 8/7/26 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT in the Division 18 Engagement space, at the Marriott Marquis (Independence Salon, level 4).

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In addition to the amazing opportunities to connect at our reception and mix-and-match moments, we have an amazing agenda planned. Check it out: https://t.co/kDy7eCPrPQ

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Time to plan your travel and reserve your seats at VA Psychology Leadership Conference 2026. This year, we are welcomed to the headquarters of the @apa for our 2-day weekend conference.

Learn more and register now at: https://t.co/4ErbkwehW7

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Our newest podcast is "Learning from the best: A positive deviance approach to Veterans Health Administration leadership practices".

Check out the podcast here: https://t.co/evIef6gJRm

Check out the article here: https://t.co/FOElcBsNUt

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Students, interns and fellows! Check out our free upcoming webinar: Demystifying Licensure & the EPPP with Joel E. Kamper, Ph.D., ABPP-CN.

Register now at: https://t.co/6kqytc217B

#psychology #psychologists #eppp

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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 ➡️ https://t.co/OgDWWr11dG @Div18VASection

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*Interested presenters should be submitted via email to Plenary Session Committee Chair, Peggy Schmitt, at VAPLCSubmission @ https://t.co/Wr69XN2B3B . Learn more on conference website.

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Learn more at
https://t.co/Uk9DCcC0J8

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Who has empowered & supported the wellness of psychologists at your VA this year? The Lemle award may honor their efforts: https://t.co/dhwZh5R50n

Please submit nominations through email, no later than 6/5/26 to VAPLC Conference Chair: conference.chair @ https://t.co/Wr69XN2B3B

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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 @ https://t.co/Wr69XN2B3B

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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: https://t.co/3SZ8owllY1

#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.

https://t.co/4ErbkwehW7

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Summary of our NASEM committee's findings about toxic exposures and mental health among veterans @NASEM_Health @VeteransHealth @Div18VASection

https://t.co/hN7a9Jrv0V

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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: https://t.co/3SZ8owllY1

#VA #veterans #PTSD #psychology #AI #artificialintelligence #EBP

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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 @ https://t.co/dPrTN62ilT #psychologists #psychology

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Trainees and Early Career Psychologists: Going to VA Psychology Leadership Conference, or @APA's annual convention?

Learn more: https://t.co/fx7WzX9IBL

#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 @ https://t.co/dPrTN62ilT 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 @ https://t.co/dPrTN62ilT by May 16th must include: