Excited to present at the Suicide Research Symposium today on genetic and psychiatric symptoms associated with the transition from suicidal thoughts to behaviors at 1pm EST! #SRS25
Matt Thompson
@mattthompsonn.bsky.social
Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Researcher at Brown. Interested in suicide prevention, SMI, and mental health advocacy. he/him
Really shameful to see APA preemptively complying by suspending diversity training for accreditation. This move seems to go against both their values and scientific principles
Under Pressure, Psychology Accreditation Board Suspends Diversity Standards
As the Trump administration threatens to strip accrediting bodies of their power, many are scrambling to purge diversity requirements.
nytimes.com
The VA used to provide some of the best mental healthcare in the world. Now that's being compromised due to erratic budget cuts and executive orders www.nytimes.com/2025/03/22/u...
Inside the Turmoil at the V.A. Mental Health System Under Trump
A chaotic restructuring ordered by DOGE threatens to degrade services for veterans of wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
nytimes.com
APA Division of Psychologists in Public Service issued a statement condemning recent restrictions on gender affirming care, citing detrimental impacts on ethical practice in psychology
publicservicepsych.org
Are you a psychology student interested in policy and advocacy? Consider applying to be our Student Representative on the Policy & Advocacy Committee of APA Div 18 Psychologists in Public Service! Amazing chance to connect and advocate for evidence-based policies across the nation
docs.google.com
New to Bluesky. Hoping to connect with others interested in mental health science, communication, and practice. Looking forward to sharing more science (and hot takes on Rupauls drag race)!