Advocacy in Action: Perspectives from VA Psychologist Advocates
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Advocacy in Action: Perspectives from VA Psychologist Advocates
- APA Division 18 Member
- $0
- APA Division 18 Non-Member
- $25
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- APA Division 18 Member
- $0
- APA Division 18 Non-Member
- $25
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On DemandSessions will be available On-Demand
This webinar features perspectives from five current and former VA psychologists who advocated for Veterans’ mental health and VA psychologists at different levels within and outside of the Veterans Health Administration. Panelists will share strategies on how to advocate effectively, specifically with respect to considerations as a Federal employee. This webinar will also offer an opportunity to learn about resources to support participants in their advocacy efforts.
- • Psychologists
The educational goal of this workshop is to increase knowledge about advocacy issues relevant to VA psychologists and Veterans mental health.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Describe at least two advocacy issues relevant to VA psychologists and Veterans mental health discussed by the panelists.
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Explain three or more important advocacy considerations for Federal employees.
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Identify at least two resources to remain informed of advocacy issues relevant to VA psychologists and Veterans healthcare.
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Dorociak, Katie & Rupert, Patricia & Zahniser, Evan. (2017). Work Life, Well-Being, and Self-Care Across the Professional Lifespan of Psychologists. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. 48. 429-437. 10.1037/pro0000160.
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Garrison, E. G., DeLeon, P. H., & Smedley, B. D. (2017). Psychology, public policy, and advocacy: Past, present, and future. The American psychologist, 72(8), 737–752. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000209
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Hann, K., Pearson, H., Campbell, D., Sesay, D., & Eaton, J. (2015). Factors for success in mental health advocacy. Global health action, 8, 28791. https://doi.org/10.3402/gha.v8.28791
TPN.health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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