Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28Dear Friends FROM THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD CHAIR 91香蕉视频成人在线 took ownership of its first permanent home in January of this year. Thanks to the collective work of our supporters faculty staff and trustees we now have a facility with the dignity to match the important work of our learning community. Many of you have been part of the evolution of our college which has been diversifying to educate professionals to work sensitively and effectively in schools courts businesses hospitals clinics and consulting rooms across the country. Diversity is a key to our mission as 91香蕉视频成人在线 has significantly increased the number of self- identified minority faculty staff and students in its community with investments in Latino Mental Health Military Veterans Psychology and the addition of Counseling and Organizational Leadership Psychology degree programs. We are grateful for your confidence and participation in this transformation and we look for your help as 91香蕉视频成人在线 educates the next generation of professionals to lead organizations and to increase access to mental health care. Most Americans are mindful of the social and emotional impact that grips families with medical illness. Yet even some specialists are unaware of the extraordinary needs in mental health. More than 53 of the counties in the U.S. have no mental health providers at all We are familiar with the estimated 20 of children who have a diagnosable mental illness but current research indicates that twice that number 40 have developmental problems and emotional vulnerabilities. Furthermore most emotional disorders many medical illnesses and social problems like school failure result from untreated behavioral health problems IOM 2015. Our aging population is expanding but only 4 of mental health professionals declare a specialty in this area. With the benefits extended by the Affordable Health Care Act expanding demand for service workforce shortages in mental health will become a greater barrier to accessing care for thousands of families and children in the near future SAMHSA 2013. With your help 91香蕉视频成人在线 is working to address these issues. Studies find that those who are reluctant to seek mental health care are more likely to engage and stay in treatment with providers who come from their reference group andor who are particularly sensitive to their issues. This issue of the RAPPORT describes some of the colleges new initiatives in Aging Global Mental Health and Military Veterans Psychology MVP. You will also see Dr. Stanleys remarks on Authentic Leadership exemplified in the work of two of our Forensic specialty graduates. William James emphasis on practical psychology could not be more in evidence than within our learning community. Our students contribute more than 170000 hours of service to the community while they learn. The colleges growth has been matched by accrediting bodies praising the work of faculty and staff and awarding their approval for the maximum length of time. A rising number of applicants has allowed for an increase in selectivity and academic quality within our student body. Our learning community is strong. The Campaign for 91香蕉视频成人在线 is attracting funds to develop additional degree programs such as Applied Behavioral Analysis and to bring psychological skills to school teachers and pediatric practitioners instructional support and innovation to faculty and partnerships and scholarships to incentivize and support a new generation of Black mental health professionals. With close to 2M in scholarships and student employment awarded each year your gifts for program development and student support are having a great impact. Our priorities in Military Veteran Psychology Global Mental Health Child and Family care and Faculty Development will need your help to be fully realized. We have preserved the best of MSPP and we have come a long way to educate a special group of professionals to Meet the need and Make a difference in our society. Much more must be done and we thank you for your partnership your trust and for your investment in 91香蕉视频成人在线. Sincerely Nicholas Covino PsyD John J. Zona PhD President Chair Board of Trustees