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Matt Thompson

@mattthompsonn.bsky.social
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Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Researcher at Brown. Interested in suicide prevention, SMI, and mental health advocacy. he/him

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Matt Thompson @mattthompsonn.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Excited to present at the Suicide Research Symposium today on genetic and psychiatric symptoms associated with the transition from suicidal thoughts to behaviors at 1pm EST! #SRS25
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Matt Thompson @mattthompsonn.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Really shameful to see APA preemptively complying by suspending diversity training for accreditation. This move seems to go against both their values and scientific principles
nytimes.com
Under Pressure, Psychology Accreditation Board Suspends Diversity Standards
As the Trump administration threatens to strip accrediting bodies of their power, many are scrambling to purge diversity requirements.
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Matt Thompson @mattthompsonn.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
The VA used to provide some of the best mental healthcare in the world. Now that's being compromised due to erratic budget cuts and executive orders www.nytimes.com/2025/03/22/u...
nytimes.com
Inside the Turmoil at the V.A. Mental Health System Under Trump
A chaotic restructuring ordered by DOGE threatens to degrade services for veterans of wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Matt Thompson @mattthompsonn.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
"APA Division 18 calls on local, state, and national legislators and other government officials to protect and increase access to gender affirming care for TGD people and condemns attempts to restrict the role of public service psychologists to provide psychological care consistent with the APA"
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Matt Thompson @mattthompsonn.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
APA Division of Psychologists in Public Service issued a statement condemning recent restrictions on gender affirming care, citing detrimental impacts on ethical practice in psychology
publicservicepsych.org
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Matt Thompson @mattthompsonn.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Our committee supports advocacy efforts of psychologists across public policy contexts (including VA, community & state hospitals, criminal justice, SMI, and public safety). Check out some of our recent work!
publicservicepsych.org
Policy and Advocacy Committee - APA—Division 18
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Matt Thompson @mattthompsonn.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Are you a psychology student interested in policy and advocacy? Consider applying to be our Student Representative on the Policy & Advocacy Committee of APA Div 18 Psychologists in Public Service! Amazing chance to connect and advocate for evidence-based policies across the nation
docs.google.com
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Matt Thompson @mattthompsonn.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
New to Bluesky. Hoping to connect with others interested in mental health science, communication, and practice. Looking forward to sharing more science (and hot takes on Rupauls drag race)!
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