Public Service Psychology Now

Dr. Glenn Ally is a clinical neuropsychologist and has been a medical psychologist since 2004. He was instrumental in the legislative effort resulting in the 2004 passage of the initial prescriptive authority legislation in Louisiana and was also instrumental insubsequent RxP legislation passed in 2009. He has testified before several state legislatures on behalf of prescriptive authority for specially trained psychologists and continues to be a strong advocate for prescriptive authority. Dr. Ally retired from practice in Lafayette, Louisiana after 40 years in practice. He had a large hospital practice in which he provided consultation and services to Lafayette General Medical Center, emphasizing services on the Acute Rehabilitation Unit, the Mental Health Unit, and the cancer center. Dr. Ally was on active medical staff at LGMC, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, MeadowBrook Rehabilitation Hospital, and Louisiana Physical & Rehabilitation Hospital. Currently, Dr. Ally continues to provide medical psychology services to Joseph Henry Tyler Mental Health Center, a large community mental health center in Lafayette. Dr. Ally has extensive experience in the governance of the American Psychological Association, having served several terms on the Council of Representatives and CAPP. He has served on several APA committees and was Chair of the RxP Committee. He is a past President of Division 55 and a Fellow of Divisions 55, 42, and 31. In Louisiana, Dr. Ally is a past President of the Louisiana Psychological Association. He is a former member of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Dr. Ally is currently the President of the Louisiana Academy of Medical Psychologists. He is the current Secretary for the Medical Psychology Advisory Committee to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Dr. Jena Casas, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who owns and operates a private practice in Northern Nevada. She holds a master's degree in Criminal Justice and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is a certified emergency responder and public safety clinician. Dr. Casas has published dozens of peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on topics related to the intersection of culture, psychology, and law; her most recent publications are related to the mental health of first responders. Dr. Casas specializes in providing mental health services to first responders and their families and organizational consultation to law enforcement agencies that seek to develop wellness programming for their staff. She is also an annual presenter for local law enforcement agencies crisis intervention training, educating attendees on topics such as officer wellness. Additional information: professional instagram @doc.jena; practice website: www.theridgenv.com [http://www.theridgenv.com/]

Dr. Kristen Wheldon talks to us about Fire Service Psychology. Please see ways to get involved with Fire Service Psychology Home | Fire Service Psychology Association (firepsychology.org) [https://www.firepsychology.org/] https://fireheritageusa.org/archives-news/the-wingspread-conference-reports [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffireheritageusa.org%2Farchives-news%2Fthe-wingspread-conference-reports&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cea013c0a4e90453622d808db630fdab4%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638212691973611373%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4PTRRLYUI0ZxraQoGcHlx%2BkbAgagexTDAXIi%2FdAE5hU%3D&reserved=0]

Podcast with Drs. Stimmel & Meyer TOPIC:   HOW TO REDUCE VETERAN SUICIDES BY HELPING VETERANS WITH OTHER THAN HONORABLE DISCHARGES TO OBTAIN VA SERVICES   WHEN:  September 08, 2023 13:00-14:00 ET  12:00-13:00 CT  11:00-12:00 MT  10:00-11:00 PT    PRESENTED BY:  Brian Meyer, Ph.D. is the Psychology Program Manager and Supervisor for the Community-Based Outpatient Clinics at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA. In this position, he oversees psychologists at five regional VA community clinics; provides evidence-based treatments for Veterans who have problems with PTSD, substance abuse, depression, TBI, and other co-occurring conditions; trains psychology trainees; and develops and conducts research on treatments for PTSD, substance abuse, and co-morbid conditions. Matthew Stimmel, Ph.D. is National Training Director for the Veteran Justice Programs (VJP). In his role, Dr. Stimmel is responsible for developing and sustaining the education and training of over 400 VJP field staff, contributing to national VA policy on justice-involved veterans, and cultivating operational partnerships both internal and external to VA that advance VJP’s mission of ensuring access and care to justice-involved Veterans and reducing risk of recidivism and homelessness in this population.   ABOUT THE PROGRAM:  VA statistics indicate that approximately 10 out of every 17 Veteran suicides occur among Veterans who are not involved in VHA services. Since 1980, there have been approximately 575,000 Other Than Honorable (OTH) discharges from the military and 125,000 have occurred since 9/11. These “bad paper” discharges can result in a loss of many benefits, including VHA medical care. However, many Veterans who believe they are ineligible for VA services, may in fact be eligible for care. This presentation will illustrate multiple avenues for Veterans to obtain VHA health care services, which may, in turn, help to reduce the Veteran suicide rate.   HOW TO REGISTER:  Register via this LINK [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_rGxsRuV0T6ynQHYhUXxW4Q%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cd1cdfebd86f04a9be06c08dba7bfb26c%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638288214007577589%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=az4shtZYsC9F%2B1cX4tcxNgDvTG1YlCn3RI42FuDSJII%3D&reserved=0]  Webinar Zoom link will be provided upon registration

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