National Register of Health Service Psychologists

09/21/2026

✨ Upcoming Live Webinar ✨
We will explore AI tools that offer creative ways of integrating AI into your sessions with clients. Clinicians will leave with concrete intake questions, a working framework for evaluating client AI use, and language for raising the topic in session.

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Clients are already using AI for emotional support, as a sounding board between sessions, sometimes as a stand-in for therapy itself. Most clinicians have no framework for asking about it, let alone assessing whether it's helping or hindering their practice. This session moves the conversation from....

09/08/2026

The 988 Lifeline offers 24/7 access to culturally-competent counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more information about what you can expect when reaching out to 988 via phone, text, or chat.

08/19/2026

"If you use AI for personal questions, use it carefully. Protect your private information. Be especially cautious when emotions are high, when the decision is important, or when health and safety are involved. Bring major concerns to a qualified professional or someone you trust."

Read the full article: https://www.findapsychologist.org/should-you-ask-an-ai-chatbot-for-personal-advice-what-to-know-before-you-do/

Thank you to Dr. Lockwood and the National Register's Committee on AI and Emerging Technologies for the latest FIndaPsychologist.org blog.

08/11/2026

This weekend at , we were thrilled to celebrate and recognize the three state psychological associations honored with this year’s Advocacy Awards.

Congratulations to Nebraska Psychological Association, Ohio Psychological Association, and Illinois Psychological Association for their incredible advocacy efforts and commitment to advancing the field of psychology. We’re proud to honor the important work you’re doing and were so excited to meet you in person and celebrate this achievement together.

Thank you for all you do to advocate for psychologists and the communities they serve!

07/14/2026

Happy Psychologist Appreciation Day to our members and dedicated professionals who advance mental health through evidence-based care, advocacy, education, and research. Thank you for your commitment to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

06/29/2026

Join us for a 3-hour premium webinar on AI in Psychology.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming the norm for clinical psychologists. Despite expansion, literature has highlighted variable preparation among practitioners for the use of AI in clinical services, creating potential issues for an ethical, legal, safe, and evidence-informed practice.

Register Today: https://ce.nationalregister.org/products/usage-ethics-and-legal-considerations-of-ai-in-psychology

06/17/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 SPTA Advocacy Award! 🎉

We're proud to recognize the Illinois Psychological Association, Nebraska Psychological Association, and Ohio Psychological Association for their outstanding advocacy efforts on behalf of the profession and the communities they serve.

These associations demonstrated excellence in advancing practice opportunities for psychologists, strengthening the psychology workforce, promoting equity and social justice, and influencing legislative and regulatory policy.

Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing psychology and improving access to care.

06/02/2026

LGBTQ+ youth face unique mental health challenges, but many clinicians receive little training in affirming care.

Gain practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults and earn CE in the latest JHSP article.

Read Now: https://ce.nationalregister.org/products/providing-validating-clinical-care-to-lgbtq-adolescents-and-young-adults

LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults face disproportionate mental health risks due to stigma, discrimination, and minority stress, yet many clinicians receive limited training in affirming approaches to care. This paper provides an accessible overview of key concepts and clinical strategies for psych...

05/29/2026

Join the Coalition of Psychology Practice Organizations for this important free webinar on the recent Supreme Court case Chiles v. Salazar.

The presenters will break down the Court’s reasoning, First Amendment implications, and what this landmark ruling means for licensing, regulation, and “talk-only” conversion therapy.

Register Today: https://psychologycoalition.org/events/

05/27/2026

There are limited places left to join our consultation groups on geropsychology!

This program is intended to provide expert feedback and resources for addressing older adult mental health needs across care settings and presenting concerns.

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Dr. Andrew Heck is a clinical geropsychologist and Founder/President of GeroPartners, a geriatric mental health and care management practice in Richmond, Virginia. He holds ABPP certifications in Clinical Psychology (2005) and Geropsychology (2014, founding member) and has held multiple clinical fac...