Matt Thompson
@mattthompsonn.bsky.social
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Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Researcher at Brown. Interested in suicide prevention, SMI, and mental health advocacy. he/him
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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
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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.
www.nytimes.com
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"APA Division 18 calls on local, state, and
national legislators and other government officials to protect and increase access to gender
affirming care for TGD people and condemns attempts to restrict the role of public service
psychologists to provide psychological care consistent with the APA"
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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
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Our committee supports advocacy efforts of psychologists across public policy contexts (including VA, community & state hospitals, criminal justice, SMI, and public safety). Check out some of our recent work!
Policy and Advocacy Committee - APA—Division 18
publicservicepsych.org
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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
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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)!