SPPDiversitySIG

The official account of the Society of Pediatric Psychology (@SPPDiv54) Diversity Special Interest Group. #thisispedpsych

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advanced diversity in pediatric psychology, making her an unequivocally deserving candidate for this award.

The Diversity SIG extends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Chaves for all that she does and for the person that she is!

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The @SPPDiv54 #DiversitySIG is ecstatic to announce this year's winner of the Diversity Service Award:

Dr. Eileen Chaves!

Dr. Chaves founded the Promoting Equity in Pediatric Psychology (PEPP) Undergraduate Mentorship Program.  This incredible program has not only (1/5)

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From examining adverse childhood experiences and SDoH within the center to understanding the retention of Black patients at Weight Management Centers, she has had extensive commitment to diversity related service. 

Dr. Chaves' advocacy and mentorship have significantly (4/5)

[American Psychological Association @APA]

We celebrate the identities and experiences of autistic people and affirm our commitment to #autism research with these words from APA CEO @ArthurCEvans.

See APA's latest resources: https://t.co/xYLSiYKhTO

[zellie @zellieimani]

White people aren’t taught to unlearn racism. They’re taught to hide it, deny it, and stay offended if you point it out.

[Alejandro L. Vázquez, PhD @ALVazquezPhD]

🚨NLPA 2025 Summit - Call for proposals is live!🚨

Psychology at the Border:
Addressing The Humanitarian Crisis via Psychological
Science, Training, and Practice

October 17-18, 2025

@ The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Please share! 🙏🏼

Link:
https://t.co/ZJvSGg2hH2

[American Psychological Foundation @AmPsychFdn]

Calling all #psychology grad students and researchers - APF has funding opportunities to support your work. ✨ Learn about these upcoming funding opportunities and more on our website! https://t.co/gsJgw1ALPy
#FundingFriday #PsychologyResearch

[Alejandro L. Vázquez, PhD @ALVazquezPhD]

Microaggressions Affecting People of Color in Clinical Training

https://t.co/umSrw7MbCk

@GrowKudos

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Here is a thread of 20 books by black authors in honor of Black History Month🤎

*All different genres*

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Violence against women takes multiple forms, incl.:
🫸🏽 Intimate partner violence
🫸🏽 Sexual violence
🫸🏽 Psychological violence
🫸🏽 Female genital mutilation
🫸🏽 Forced & early marriage
🫸🏽 Femicide
🫸🏽 Trafficking

#EndViolence against women & girls!

#NoExcuse #16Days

[Liberal Jane @liberaljanee]

It’s #TransDayofRemembrance, a day where we mourn and honor the people who have lost their lives because of their identity.

❤️ We must come together to create a world where everyone is safe to be who they are.

[Dr. Michelle Quist Ryder @mquistryder]

In the ongoing fight for basic rights and human dignity, it’s important to take time to honor the loved ones we’ve lost.

https://t.co/6wJJAxBdUu

[Journal of Pediatric Psychology @JPedPsych]

November Issue: “I don't view it as something that holds me back. I look at it as something that keeps me strong.” When we honor the lived experience experts of our research, we gain more comprehensive assessment tools to understand their experience.
https://t.co/2E2kCTgfCd

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The navigator supports Biden and Harris’ commitment to expanding America’s behavioral health workforce. You can read their message here: https://t.co/XhOEsBhf5z

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SAMHSA, an agency within the HHS, has announced the launch of the Behavioral Health Workforce Career Navigator (https://t.co/5IJ47S7wOG), designed to help current & aspiring behavioral health professionals identify state requirements for behavioral health careers. (1/2)

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Our members do a variety of work related to diversity, equity, and health disparities. SIG co-chair, Dr. Anjana Jagpal, sat down with @ArielBlakey1 last month to chat about her work and path to becoming a #pediatricpsychologist. Real all about Ariel here:

https://t.co/mF4RdZAgSu

[JAMA Pediatrics @JAMAPediatrics]

In this survey study, youths accessing gender-affirming medical care in adolescence reported high levels of satisfaction, low levels of regret, and high levels of continuation of care. https://t.co/Cx3TZtgntQ

[American Psychological Foundation @AmPsychFdn]

Applications for the Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grant open on 11/1!🌈 This program encourages the study of #LGBTQIA+ family psychology & therapy through supporting young investigators whose grad research is oriented toward issues in this general area. https://t.co/1SZZIUZ27v