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Psych Board Debt to Reach $400K for 2018
According to Boards and Commission budget tracking for the Louisiana Board of Examiners of Psychologists […]
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National Group Petitions Federal Drug Administration to Ban High-Dose Opioids
A group of state officials and health advocates are petitioning the Food and Drug Administration […]
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Dr. Melissa Dufrene Named Early Career Psychologist
Dr. Melissa Dufrene has been named the 2017 Early Career Psychologist by the Louisiana Psychological […]
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Governor Appoints Dr. Leah Crouch to Psychology Board
The Governor has appointed Leah Crouch, PsyD, to serve on the Louisiana State Board of […]
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LSBEP to Appeal Judge’s Decision
The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (LSBEP) will appeal a recent decision by District […]
Features
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Dr. Chafetz Invited Speaker at Swedish Neuropsychological Society in Stockholm, Sweden
Dr. Michael Chafetz, invited speaker for the Swedish Neuropsychlogical Society in Stockholm, August 22, presented his research and other scientific advancements in the area of […]
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Louisiana Dodges Most of Harvey Hurricanes
On August 28, the President approved Gov. Edwards’ Federal Emergency Declaration request for Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vermillion Parishes and ordered Federal assistance […]
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Dr. Constance Patterson Beloved Leader in Psych Community Dies July 8
Constance Kindrick Patterson passed away on July 8 after a battle with renal cancer. She was a leader in the psychology community who touched […]
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Behavioral Health Key to Louisiana’s Problems in Corrections says Director
Dr. Raman Singh, Director, Medical and Behavioral Health, Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, told psychologists last month that the leverage for dramatic changes […]
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Dr. Salcedo Named LPA Distinguished Psychologist 2017
Dr. Rafael Salcedo, known for his advocacy and comprehensive treatment program for the young victims of human sex trafficking, has been named the 2017 Distinguished Psychologist by the Louisiana Psychological […]
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Psychological Scientists Study Hazards of Distracted Driving
The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that up to 40,000 people died in auto accidents in 2016, marking a six percent increase from 2015 and […]
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Psychology Board Proposes SB 37
The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (LSBEP) is proposing legislation, Senate Bill 37, authored by Senator Daniel Martiny. The bill would exempt the […]
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Budget Bleak as Usual
Governor Edwards outlined another bleak picture of Louisiana’s finances, telling legislators on Friday that he and his team have to deal with more shortfalls even […]
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Meaningful Oversight Task Team Recommends Supervision for Boards
A task force charged with studying the need for “meaningful oversight” has reported its findings and recommends that the state create an oversight panel to […]
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What’s the Matter with the VA?
In the spring of 2014, enough reporters and whistleblowers came together to break through the national consciousness and spark an outrage in citizens and Congress. […]