Psychology: At Your Service

In this episode, Dr. John Heil shares about a new book that utilizes research related to sport and performance psychology to inform the training of law enforcement.Check out the book!

Dr. Jennifer Wisdom shares her knowledge about quality leadership. We talk about her co-authored article on what high-performing leaders in the Veterans Health Administration (Chiefs of Staff) have in common.Article: https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000951Dr. Jennifer Wisdom: https://www.leadwithwisdom.com/Read more!Leadership Behaviors and Burnout in Healthcare: A Mixed-Methods Study in the Veterans Health Administration: https://journals.lww.com/jhmonline/abstract/2026/05000/leadership_behaviors_and_burnout_in_healthcare__a.4.aspxBurnout Trends Among US Health Care Workers: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2833027Behavioral Health Provider Burnout and Mental Health Care in the Veterans Health Administration: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-023-08235-y

Dr. Abigail Tucker discusses the importance of training law enforcement, healthcare workers, corrections, and fire/EMS so that they will be able to speak up when things go wrong. She encourages us to remember our social psychology, toss out titles and hierarchies, and embrace constructive loyalty.Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/cics/able/https://www.heroesintervene.com/Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/why-we-act-turning-bystanders-into-moral-rebels-catherine-a-sanderson?variant=32250815578146

Join us as we speak with Dr. Katherine Dollar and Dr. Nazanin Bahraini about research from this special issue of Psychological Services, which showcases how implementation science is tackling healthcare's most persistent challenge - the fact that it takes nearly two decades for evidence-based innovations to reach routine clinical practice. Through studies spanning mental health services, suicide prevention, and health equity initiatives, we'll discover how systematic implementation approaches are achieving remarkable results, from 90% training success rates in VA safety planning programs to improvements in serving vulnerable populations. Our discussion will explore some of the critical success factors - contextual adaptation, stakeholder engagement, and organizational support - that are helping to close the research-to-practice gap and transforming patient care across diverse healthcare settings.https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2026-47815-001.html

Graduate students Katrina Rbeiz and Madeline Ward talk about the development of this important paper looking at psychology trainee experiences of trying to find and participate in doctoral training related to Serious Mental Illness.Article: https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fser0000853Mentorship link not yet released; date TBD

Dr. Shirley Glynn, incoming president of ABPP for SMI, shares about the exciting, NEW board certification opportunity for Serious Mental Illness Psychology. Why get board certified in SMI? What does the process look like? Find out in this episode. ABPP for SMI: https://abpp.org/application-information/learn-about-specialty-boards/serious-mental-illness-psychology/SMI Specialty: https://www.psychtrainingsmi.com/

Hear about Division 18 research! Dr. Ashley Batastini and Dr. Jennifer Eno Louden discuss their article published in Criminal Justice & Behavior about the experiences of researchers who work within corrections settings.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00938548251344891

APA President, Dr. Debra Kawahara, speaks with Division 18 President Dr. Gayle Iwamasa about the uncertain and unexpected times we have entered as psychologists. Dr. Kawahara also goes into the structure of APA to help understand each of our roles in this organization as well as her focus on “Strength in Unity” for her time as president. Also learn about Engaging Psychology’s Future, an initiative to provide students with more understanding of the diversified ways psychology can become their profession.

Dr. Tamara Lyn shares her journey from clinical psychologist to administrative and organizational work in the Bureau of Prisons. As a part of this journey, we hear how her experience as a psychologist informed her role as a warden during the COVID lockdown. Now with her own executive coaching business, do not miss the teaser for her upcoming Division 18 webinar “Discover, Dream, Design: Create your Next Professional Chapter Using Appreciative Inquiry” (May 28th).

Join the APA Division 18 Presential Trio (President Gayle Iwamasa, President-Elect Edgar Villarreal, and Past-President Tallie Armstrong) for the relaunch of our podcast. Included are some updates on what has been happening with the division and a friendly reminder about nominations for awards due May 31st.