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Psychological Services
A publication of APA Division 18 (Psychologists in Public Service)

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Revising the Model Licensing Act to secure the future of psychology

Proposed changes are designed to help psychology lead in a shifting mental health landscape.
July 2026
Monitor on Psychology

Patrick H. DeLeon Best Paper Award in Psychological Services

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March 2026
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Probation, parole, and behavioral health

Psychological Services (Manchak) identifies features of successful collaboration between probation/parole officers and behavioral health professionals.
May 2025
APA Journals Article Spotlight

Learning to play, social media addiction, short-circuiting suicidal ideation

Children whose mothers balance sensitivity and responsiveness in play appear to be more likely to show the same skills with their friends. Plus many more research highlights.
April 2025
Research in Brief

Robert W. Goldberg Leadership in Education Award: Amy Cuellar, PhD, ABSMIP

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January 2025
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Harold M. Hildreth Distinguished Public Service Award: Robert (Bob) Morgan, PhD

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January 2025
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Michael S. Neale Award: Noosha Niv, PhD

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January 2025
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Psychologists in Public Service Early Career Achievement Award: Alefiyah Pishori, PhD

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January 2025
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Psychologists in Public Service Student Award: Jade Horton

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January 2025
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Bringing effective posttraumatic stress disorder treatment to those in need: Prolonged exposure for primary care

In this APA Journals Article Spotlight for Psychological Services, Sheila Rauch investigated how PE-PC works in Veterans Health Administration practice for veterans with PTSD.
February 2024
APA Journals Article Spotlight

Measurement-based care is giving psychologists and their patients a better picture of treatment progress

Consistent outcome monitoring can empower patients and reduce the chances that they will deteriorate during treatment.
June 2023
Monitor on Psychology

2023 award recipient: Navigating Barriers to Antiracist Supervision within the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Reflections on 2020 and a Call to Action by James E. McDonald, Amanda J. Bohlig, & Jessica L. Engle
May 2023
APA PsycNet

CE corner: How to assess and intervene with patients at risk of suicide

Psychologists can use advances in assessments and new technology to prevent a suicidal patient from acting on suicidal ideations.
June 2022
Monitor on Psychology

A wealth of opportunity

Psychologists are needed to help families, business partners, and financial advisers tackle stressors related to money.
June 2021
Monitor on Psychology

Advocacy in public service settings

Guest editors of a special issue of Psychological Services discuss practical implications of the featured studies in this issue of APA Journals Article Spotlight.
May 2021
APA Journals Article Spotlight

How can we provide quality care for incarcerated transgender individuals?

The featured study in this issue of APA Journals Article Spotlight provides guidance for correctional institutions in using a model of care that addresses individual and institutional needs.
April 2021
APA Journals Article Spotlight

The top 10 journal articles of 2020

A list of the 10 most downloaded APA journal articles in 2020.
January 2021
Monitor on Psychology

How well is telepsychology working?

Researchers pinpoint what we know—and what we need to learn—about telepsychology treatment options.
July 2020
Monitor on Psychology

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