Stay up to date with research, practice, and ideas shaping forensic mental health. Every two weeks, Drs. Michelle Guyton and Alexander Millkey interview leading researchers, clinicians, and experts in the field. Listen during your commute, at the gym, or wherever podcasts fit your day while earning continuing education credit. Forensic Briefs is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
Dr. M.E. Wood discusses forensic evaluations involving individuals with intellectual disability, focusing on competency, identification challenges, restoration versus attainment, assessment tools, and the systemic gaps that place this vulnerable population at risk within the legal system.
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Dr. Mary Elizabeth Wood is a board-certified forensic psychologist and Assistant Professor at Sam Houston State University. She specializes in forensic assessment, expert testimony, and the evaluation of individuals with intellectual disabilities in criminal legal settings.
Drs. Rick Frederick and James Mikesell examine the psychologist’s role as an expert witness, exploring ethics, discovery, due process, test security, and the unique challenges forensic clinicians face when navigating adversarial legal systems.
Richard I. Frederick, PhD, is a board-certified forensic psychologist with decades of experience in federal service and private practice, specializing in forensic assessment, malingering detection, and consultation on psychological testing and methodology. James W. Mikesell, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical and forensic psychologist specializing in complex forensic evaluations across civil, criminal, juvenile, and family law matters, with additional expertise in rehabilitation psychology and neuropsychological assessment.
Forensic Briefs is a podcast hosted by forensic psychologists Drs. Michelle Guyton and Alex Millkey. Designed for legal, forensic, and clinical professionals, the podcast delivers engaging, bite-sized continuing education.
