We are two weeks away from hosting our 2nd virtual open house. If you are planning on applying to clinical psychology programs & interested in teen substance use consider attending! @rsaofficial.bsky.social @apadivision50.bsky.social @academic-chatter.bsky.social

Does anyone know of a measure assessing perceptions of therapy/treatment among youth? Thx!

For those applying to clinical internship - I’ve put together a Google Drive that includes my essays, sample cover letters, hours in time2track, questions I was asked, and info I gave to letter writers. I’ve also included a tracking file. Happy to share just reach out!

Just learned that I was admitted to the Postdoc Track of the Compass leadership and management training and mentoring program. Looking forward to learning more about communication, supervision, and mentoring approaches, as well as connecting with other early career researchers! researchercompass.org

New #MonitoringTheFuture @mtfstudy.bsky.social Panel study results are now available! Full report on data from 1976-2024: monitoringthefuture.org/panelresults... news.umich.edu/nicotine-pou...

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨 The market for non-alcoholic (NA) has blossomed over the last decade. This week, we spoke with Dr. Molly Bowdring about the emerging trend of NA beverages and what it could mean for people looking to reduce their alcohol use. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3MJF...

I am pleased to announce that our APA accredited Counseling Psychology program at Colorado State University has officially transitioned to an APA accredited Clinical Psychology program, adopting the clinical science training model. psychology.colostate.edu/clinicalscie...

‼️Applying to graduate school in #psychology? Check out our Google Drive with prerecorded workshops, example statements, email templates, and additional resources including Psychin’ Out’s free mentorship program and information for international students! drive.google.com/drive/mobile... share widely

Excited to share our new paper as we begin PhD admission season! 🎓While programs have taken steps to foster a more holistic review, the emphasis on research experience may still limit diversity in training + the psychology workforce. We offer suggestions for faculty: psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...

Absolutely shook to learn I’ve been awarded the 2025 Distinguished Early Scientific Career Contributions by the Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social

Reconnect with Division 50 members at our student-sponsored social hour tomorrow from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Lucky Strike Denver for snacks, bowling, arcade games, and good conversation. All career phases are welcome. Non-members interested in learning more about Division 50 are also invited. #APA2025

Excited to share I’ve received pilot funding through an R25 to study substance use among youth in the juvenile legal system. The JLS is a key referral source for adolescent substance use treatment, and we need to do a better job at getting youth engaged in services. Looking forward to sharing more!

Thrilled to share I’ve received a Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program (LRP) award from NIDA! Higher education and a research career would not have been possible without student loans. I’m incredibly grateful for this support. 🎉

OK, It is not just the HBCD release... docs.hbcdstudy.org It’s the ABCD Release time too! docs.abcdstudy.org nbdc-datahub.org That means the ABCC 3.0.0 is live!!! The largest release yet from the ABCD-BIDS Community Collection. This is going to be fun!! 👇 Let’s dig in.

Applications for the JAMA Network Peer Review Academy open July 7. 📅 Participants will spend 9 months connecting remotely with JAMA Network editors for hands-on peer review training. This Academy is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their reviewing skills. Learn more: ja.ma/4joOB8x

Join @apadivision50.bsky.social at #APA2025. We’re bringing together the best of our division for three days of memorable programming. Registration is open now! Convention.apa.org

We're excited to announce a new Travel Award opportunity! We are offering a $200 award to a GS&ECP Section member (graduate student or early career professionals) presenting their research at the upcoming 2025 APA Convention! Details attached - 7/15 deadline! Questions? Feel free to reach out!

Excited to spend the next two days at the PI’s Business of Research Boot Camp hosted by Skills for Health and Research Professionals (SHARP) training program. www.publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/no...

…yes, AND we have also known that young people with mental health problems often report spending more time gaming and online. Instead of calling them addicted because of it, we should ask what they are searching for and what we can do to help them find what they need.

📢Podcast Alert📢 I was really happy to talk about the needs of family members of youth impacted by the juvenile legal system on the Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice's Roadmap for Change Podcast. Check it out! www.roadmaptoresilience.org/episodes/you...

Excited to share that I was elected as Member-at-Large (Early Career Psychologist) for the Society of Addiction Psychology. Looking forward to serving in this role @apadivision50.bsky.social 🎉

How many times can I read this research strategy before it’s ready for submission 😅😅

I am hiring a clinical research assistant for a project on adolescent cannabis use that will use MRI 🧠 and behavioral tasks 🎮 More information is available in the link below, and applicants can send a CV and cover letter to me. Please share—thank you! tinyurl.com/msn8h2ce

🚨 Paid Community Board Opportunity Available!! CHEARR is looking for young adults (ages 18-28) who are in recovery and have lived experience receiving treatment involving medications for opioid use disorder. No research experience needed!

In collaboration with @apadivision50.bsky.social, APA Division 12’s Committee on Science and Practice invites letters of intent. See below for more information:

I'm very excited to announce that in January 2026 I'll be joining the Clinical Psychology faculty at UMass Amherst!

Just learned that I received the Best Dissertation Award at @fiu.bsky.social. Thanks to NIDA for supporting this work and to @elisatruccophd.bsky.social for the nomination!

New op-ed out in the Albuquerque Journal. I share about the importance of federal substance use and addiction funding for families like mine. www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti... and in case you hit a paywall: unmm-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/person...

📣 Newly posted position to support several of our grants 📣 We will conduct an initial review of applications on 5/1. This is perfect for someone who is looking for research experience prior to applying to PhD programs in Clinical Psychology. urldefense.com/v3/__https:/... The Job ID is 22298

Join us for the first #CPA2025 poster session. I’ll be presenting on social media, craving, and intermediate treatment outcomes among adolescents with AUD. This was my first ever EMA project! Many thanks to co-authors @jamieparnes.bsky.social @robertmiranda.bsky.social @apadivision50.bsky.social

We want to follow #CPA2025 attendees. Will we be seeing you in PVD this week? Like this post and we’ll be sure to follow.

So excited for you! Congratulations - I hope you celebrate 🥳🥳

New Call for Abstracts!! Special issue of Clinical Psychological Science: Shaping the Future of Clinical Science Training: A Manifesto for Change www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...

We extended the deadline to MARCH 22! There's still time to get in your abstract. See you in Detroit!

Next week, QSP will be hosting Dr. Mashu Yang to talk about MNAR data in EMA designs! Come distract yourself for an hour and learn about this important topic for EMA researchers -- register here: bit.ly/3XPShbx

The RSA Career Development and Training Committee is thrilled to announce that the first-ever Research Society on Alcohol 3MT Competition will be held in May for student members. To learn more and apply, visit: forms.gle/728swEWvsmcQ...

🚨🚨 Interested in improving HIV and substance use disorder outcomes, and the advancement of health equity, within justice-involved populations? Consider applying to the Collaborative Justice Involved Research and Training (CJRT) Program at Brown University Health. Apps due 4/18

Has anyone used the NSDUH data that could help me answer a question about adolescent prevalence rates? Thanks in advance!

What are the best ways to study for the #EPPP? Free materials vs paying for a program?

The Law & Mental Health Series rings in 2025 this Tuesday (11am MT): Cortney Simmons will be discussing how adverse environments impact youth antisocial behavior & psychopathic traits. #PsychLaw Free webinar, Free CEUs! hsc-unm.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Exciting to see my paper featured in FIU’s Annual Report! Read more here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1... @elisatruccophd.bsky.social @phdlitt.bsky.social @fiu.bsky.social

Did you apply to #Psychology PhD programs this cycle? It’s time to prepare for the interview. Check out these sample questions and access other resources here: drive.google.com/drive/folder... @academic-chatter.bsky.social