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Elisa M. Trucco @elisatruccophd.bsky.social · 8d

We are two weeks away from hosting our 2nd virtual open house. If you are planning on applying to clinical psychology programs & interested in teen substance use consider attending! @rsaofficial.bsky.social @apadivision50.bsky.social @academic-chatter.bsky.social

Elisa M. Trucco @elisatruccophd.bsky.social · Aug 22

Interested in clinical psych programs? Add @fiu.bsky.social to your list. We're hosting 2 virtual open houses showcasing the ReACH Lab (reachlab.fiu.edu) focused on teen substance use. Register here: t.co/t98vbq8grc @academic-chatter.bsky.social @rsaofficial.bsky.social @apadivision50.bsky.social

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Julie Cristello, PhD @juliecristello.bsky.social · 15d

Does anyone know of a measure assessing perceptions of therapy/treatment among youth? Thx!

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Julie Cristello, PhD @juliecristello.bsky.social · Sep 5

For those applying to clinical internship - I’ve put together a Google Drive that includes my essays, sample cover letters, hours in time2track, questions I was asked, and info I gave to letter writers. I’ve also included a tracking file. Happy to share just reach out!

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Julie Cristello, PhD @juliecristello.bsky.social · Aug 26

Just learned that I was admitted to the Postdoc Track of the Compass leadership and management training and mentoring program. Looking forward to learning more about communication, supervision, and mentoring approaches, as well as connecting with other early career researchers!
researchercompass.org

Wash U Compass: Elevating Biomed Professionals

Compass is a distinctive 10-week training and 6-month mentorship program emphasizing practical learning and collaborative problem-solving.

researchercompass.org

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Megan E. Patrick @meganepatrick.bsky.social · Aug 26

New #MonitoringTheFuture @mtfstudy.bsky.social Panel study results are now available!

Full report on data from 1976-2024: monitoringthefuture.org/panelresults...

news.umich.edu/nicotine-pou...

Nicotine pouch, cannabis, vaping, psychedelic use on the rise among US adults

The percentage of young and midlife adults using nicotine pouches significantly increased last year, while cannabis use, vaping and the use of psychedelic drugs are at or near all-time highs, accordin...

news.umich.edu

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The Addiction Psychologist @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 11

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨

The market for non-alcoholic (NA) has blossomed over the last decade. This week, we spoke with Dr. Molly Bowdring about the emerging trend of NA beverages and what it could mean for people looking to reduce their alcohol use.

Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3MJF...

Dr. Molly Bowdring - The Emerging Trend of Non-alcoholic Beverages

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Noah Emery, PhD @noahemery.bsky.social · Aug 18

I am pleased to announce that our APA accredited Counseling Psychology program at Colorado State University has officially transitioned to an APA accredited Clinical Psychology program, adopting the clinical science training model. psychology.colostate.edu/clinicalscie...

Psychological Clinical Science – Department of Psychology | CSU

psychology.colostate.edu

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Julie Cristello, PhD @juliecristello.bsky.social · Aug 18

‼️Applying to graduate school in #psychology? Check out our Google Drive with prerecorded workshops, example statements, email templates, and additional resources including Psychin’ Out’s free mentorship program and information for international students! drive.google.com/drive/mobile... share widely

Psychology Graduate School Resources (Shared) - Google Drive

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Julie Cristello, PhD @juliecristello.bsky.social · Aug 14

Please share widely! @jtwaddell7.bsky.social @apagradecp.bsky.social

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Julie Cristello, PhD @juliecristello.bsky.social · Aug 14

Excited to share our new paper as we begin PhD admission season! 🎓While programs have taken steps to foster a more holistic review, the emphasis on research experience may still limit diversity in training + the psychology workforce. We offer suggestions for faculty: psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...

APA PsycNet

psycnet.apa.org

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Noah Emery, PhD @noahemery.bsky.social · Aug 7

Absolutely shook to learn I’ve been awarded the 2025 Distinguished Early Scientific Career Contributions by the Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social

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APA Division 50 Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social · Aug 7

Reconnect with Division 50 members at our student-sponsored social hour tomorrow from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Lucky Strike Denver for snacks, bowling, arcade games, and good conversation. All career phases are welcome. Non-members interested in learning more about Division 50 are also invited. #APA2025

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Julie Cristello, PhD @juliecristello.bsky.social · Aug 5

Excited to share I’ve received pilot funding through an R25 to study substance use among youth in the juvenile legal system. The JLS is a key referral source for adolescent substance use treatment, and we need to do a better job at getting youth engaged in services. Looking forward to sharing more!

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Julie Cristello, PhD @juliecristello.bsky.social · Jul 29

I have started one as well for various grad programs in psychology: drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Psychology Graduate School Resources (Shared) - Google Drive

drive.google.com

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Julie Cristello, PhD @juliecristello.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thrilled to share I’ve received a Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program (LRP) award from NIDA! Higher education and a research career would not have been possible without student loans. I’m incredibly grateful for this support. 🎉

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Damien Fair @drdamienfair.bsky.social · Jun 29

OK, It is not just the HBCD release...
docs.hbcdstudy.org

It’s the ABCD Release time too!
docs.abcdstudy.org
nbdc-datahub.org

That means the ABCC 3.0.0 is live!!!

The largest release yet from the ABCD-BIDS Community Collection.

This is going to be fun!!
👇 Let’s dig in.

Damien Fair @drdamienfair.bsky.social · Jun 29

Alert! ... for the child development world!

@fluxsociety.bsky.social @fitngin.bsky.social ‪

The Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study has released its first data wave - it’s massive.

Check here:
docs.hbcdstudy.org

and here:
nbdc-datahub.org

Here’s why it matters 🧠🍼

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JAMA @jama.com · Jun 30

Applications for the JAMA Network Peer Review Academy open July 7. 📅

Participants will spend 9 months connecting remotely with JAMA Network editors for hands-on peer review training. This Academy is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their reviewing skills.

Learn more: ja.ma/4joOB8x

Build your peer review expertise. Applications open July 7.

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APA Division 50 Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social · Jun 27

Join @apadivision50.bsky.social at #APA2025. We’re bringing together the best of our division for three days of memorable programming. Registration is open now! Convention.apa.org

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APA Div12 Grad Students & ECPs @apagradecp.bsky.social · Jun 23

We're excited to announce a new Travel Award opportunity! We are offering a $200 award to a GS&ECP Section member (graduate student or early career professionals) presenting their research at the upcoming 2025 APA Convention! Details attached - 7/15 deadline!

Questions? Feel free to reach out!

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Julie Cristello, PhD @juliecristello.bsky.social · Jun 23

Excited to spend the next two days at the PI’s Business of Research Boot Camp hosted by Skills for Health and Research Professionals (SHARP) training program. www.publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/no...

Skills for Health and Research Professionals (SHARP) Training

Training for public health professionals in omics, data science, environmental health, and professional development. Open to researchers at all career levels and from any organization.

www.publichealth.columbia.edu

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Candice Odgers @candiceodgers.bsky.social · Jun 20

…yes, AND we have also known that young people with mental health problems often report spending more time gaming and online. Instead of calling them addicted because of it, we should ask what they are searching for and what we can do to help them find what they need.

Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · Jun 19

"We have known for over a decade now that screen time is a flawed measure, but we continue to tally time spent on screens instead of asking how young people are spending their time online and why they want to be there"

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/h... @candiceodgers.bsky.social

Real Risk to Youth Mental Health Is ‘Addictive Use,’ Not Screen Time Alone, Study Finds

www.nytimes.com

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Kaitlin Sheerin, Ph.D. @kaitlinsheerin.bsky.social · Jun 18

📢Podcast Alert📢

I was really happy to talk about the needs of family members of youth impacted by the juvenile legal system on the Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice's Roadmap for Change Podcast. Check it out!

www.roadmaptoresilience.org/episodes/you...

Youth Exist within Families: Supporting Caregivers & Siblings — Roadmap for Change | Roadmap to Resilience

Youth involved in the juvenile justice system are not just individuals; they are part of complex families who are uniquely impacted by the justice system alongside them. In this episode, siblings and ...

www.roadmaptoresilience.org

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Julie Cristello, PhD @juliecristello.bsky.social · Jun 17

Excited to share that I was elected as Member-at-Large (Early Career Psychologist) for the Society of Addiction Psychology. Looking forward to serving in this role @apadivision50.bsky.social 🎉

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Julie Cristello, PhD @juliecristello.bsky.social · Jun 8

How many times can I read this research strategy before it’s ready for submission 😅😅

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Dr. Sarah Thomas @sarahathomasphd.bsky.social · Jun 4

I am hiring a clinical research assistant for a project on adolescent cannabis use that will use MRI 🧠 and behavioral tasks 🎮 More information is available in the link below, and applicants can send a CV and cover letter to me. Please share—thank you!

tinyurl.com/msn8h2ce

Thomas_TEDS Lab RA Position.pdf

tinyurl.com

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