Public policy leadership opportunities for psychologists.

Despite the massive changes in the health care system affecting their practices, few psychologists become involved in public policy activities that can regulate this health care system. In addition to elected office, there are many opportunities for psychologists to work behind the scenes in public policy leadership positions. First-person accounts illustrating such opportunities are provided by a gubernatorial appointee, an American Psychological Association (APA) Congressional Science Fellow, and a United States Senate staff person. The opportunity to serve in such capacities is an important means by which psychology can contribute to society and fulfill its societal obligations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)