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Anthony Perillo, Ph.D.

@anthonyperillo.bsky.social

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Forensic Psychology Training Director, Associate Professor @ University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Trying to leave the forensic psych world better than I found it. Perpetually food-motivated. http://hsc.unm.edu/directory/perillo-anthony.html

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Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · Nov 10

Re-intro time. I'm a forensic psychologist & train clinicians doing mental health services w/ people in the legal system. Big into making science accessible & transparent, mentoring w/ kindness, & checking our biases in evaluations.

Also ❤️ food & am thrilled when I get to combine that w/ work!

Collage of 3 pictures. Pic 1 = a plate of fried chicken wings w/ several plastic containers of hot sauce behind them. Pic 2 = a woman standing w/ a microphone &. shocked look on her face. On the side is a bald man sitting at a table smiling toward her. The caption "On the Hot Seat" is behind the woman's head. Pic 3 = a row of 6 people showing varying levels of agony from eating spicy wings.

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Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 19h

Tuesday's Law & Mental Health Series features Terry Kukor & Julie Goldenson discussing trauma-informed supervision of forensic trainees (something they've been working on outlining together for a while!) #PsychLaw

Free webinar w/ free CEUs!
hsc-unm.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Law and Mental Health

Trauma-Informed Supervision of Forensic Trainees

Terry Kukor, PhD, ABPP
Julie Goldenson, PhD, CPsych
Anthony Perillo, PhD

Disclosure Statement: The presenters have no financial relationship to this activity.

Outcomes/Objectives

1. Describe supervisory obligations specific to forensic work.

2. Identify signs of Secondary Traumatic Stress.

3. Assess specific ways a trauma-informed approach can be incorporated into forensic supervision.

Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 19h

That he died 17 years ago & people still wax poetically to me about his kindness when they find out I'm his son.

Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 1d

It was: the recording is available on our series YouTube channel- youtu.be/zgmUhxDxuD0?...

Law and Mental Health: Psychopathy and Antisocial Behavior in Youth: Characterizing the Role of

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Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 2d

Sometimes a couple needs a romantic night out.

A dressed up couple with shocked expressions as one holds a program that reads Evil Dead The Musical

A program page titled Synopsis of Scenes. Includes songs such as “What the F*@k was That?” “All the Men in my Life Keep Getting Killed by Kandarian Demons” and “Blew That Bitch Away”

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Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 1d

So much! A really good production for people that like these movies

Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 2d

That was seriously one of the most hilarious productions I’ve ever seen!

A cabin theater set with branches spelling the words Evil Dead. In front are two nicely dressed people making funky poses between a bloodied man wielding a chainsaw

Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 2d

Sometimes a couple needs a romantic night out.

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Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 3d

Lots of vinyls/casettes/cds & rate their condition w/ cat acronyms

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Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 3d

Longhair Records?

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Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 3d

Our forensic division is doing a monthly "Loving Albuquerque" gathering based on something we love about living here. Today we lamented over the canceled balloon fiesta launch w/ breakfast burritos.

The last 4 gatherings are for things our postdocs come to love over their time here. I can't wait!

Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 3d

Welcome to Bluesky, @cortneys.bsky.social! #PsychLaw

Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · Jan 6

The Law & Mental Health Series rings in 2025 this Tuesday (11am MT): Cortney Simmons will be discussing how adverse environments impact youth antisocial behavior & psychopathic traits. #PsychLaw

Free webinar, Free CEUs! hsc-unm.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Law and Mental Health

Psychopathy and Antisocial Behavior in Youth: Characterizing the Role of Adverse Environments

Cortney Simmons, Ph.D.

Anthony Perillo, Ph.D.

Disclosure Statement: The presenters have no financial relationship to this activity.

Outcomes/Objectives

1. Identify the social and environmental factors that contribute to the development of psychopathy and antisocial behavior in youth.

2. Characterize the age-related associations among negative experiences/environments, psychopathy, and antisocial behavior.

3. Compare the legal implications of different developmental trajectories and discuss strategies for mitigating these effects in clinical and legal practices.

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Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 4d

I’ve joined that quest. It’s wonderful here

Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 5d

Your bbq is like a well-crafted pilsner: goes down easy, clean, nowhere for flaws to hide, and bc of that, you know the brewer has mastered their craft

Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 5d

For sure, nailed it Laura!

Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 5d

Social media led to:

Applying to my current job (thanks @cassie-boness.bsky.social!)
The online writing/support group I needed during the pandemic
3 podcast appearances
Eating @joshuagrubbsphd.bsky.social’s pork shoulder 😍

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 6d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 5d

What a cool pic!

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Kristi Carrasquillo @kristicarrasquillo.bsky.social · 5d

the magic of balloon fiesta!! ❣️

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Leslie Brick @lesliebrickphd.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 Position Alert! 🚨
I am looking for a full-time Research Scientist 1 to join my lab in Albuquerque, NM at the Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addiction (CASAA). We will be studying how stress and trauma influence cannabis and substance use. 🧠🌿 (1/5)

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Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 8d

The everlasting tension between Don’t Passively Accept What’s Going On and Don’t Let Them Steal Your Joy

Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 9d

Same philosophy here. Balancing those is both undesirable & unattainable, but harmony helps with prioritizing.

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Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 9d

The 4 y/o wanted to listen to Carolina Chocolate Drops as she made cheddar biscuits in her new Easy Bake Oven. I love seeing the love for weekends of cooking w a soundtrack passed on.

Shoulders down of a kid in a cat skirt holding a little trey of six mini biscuits

Anthony Perillo, Ph.D. @anthonyperillo.bsky.social · 10d

We had to delay our prior postdocs’ mock expert testimony, but it worked out great bc the incoming postdocs got to watch. Admin loved this setup, but it only works if we keep hiring our postdocs as faculty.