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Interview with Dr. Ruth Balser: A psychologist's journey into politics
Sarah B VanMattson1, Kimberly Langrehr2
1Division of Counseling and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Abstract:
In 1998, Dr. Ruth Balser, a licensed practicing psychologist in Massachusetts, was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives to represent the 12th Middlesex District. She is the first psychologist to serve in the Massachusetts legislature and has won each reelection since she first ran, making this her 12th term in office. Having worked in the field of mental health for 30 years, Dr. Balser was 50 years old when she first ran for office. Throughout the interview, Dr. Balser was clear that she continues to strongly identify as a practicing psychologist, who is also a legislator and politician committed to advocating for and improving mental health legislation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).
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