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Articles & Resources
AYA Interest Group Summer 2022 Newsletter
Access the Society for Health Psychology’s Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) interest group Summer 2022 newsletter.
Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) with Chronic Pain and Illness: Perspectives and Recommendations for Psychologists
Speakers address critical issues for adult providers addressing the consequences of chronic pain in young adult patients.
AYA Interest Group Winter 2022 Newsletter
Access the Society for Health Psychology’s Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) interest group Winter 2022 newsletter.
Working with Transgender Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA)
Information from the Society for Health Psychology’s Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) special interest group about working with transgender AYAs.
Tips for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Research
The SfHP Diversity and Inclusion Officer Tanecia Blue, PhD, provides 5 quick tips for making your research more inclusive!
Key Terms in Understanding Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Gender Diversity
List of key terms related to gender diversity from the Society for Health Psychology’s Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) special interest group.
Pain as a Biopsychosocial Condition
Daniel Bruns, PsyD, provides a thorough description of the complexities of pain and outlines the manner in which some “unexpected” treatments work.
Medication adherence & HIV
Dr. Jennifer Pellowski discusses her research on medication adherence in people living with HIV. Greater medication adherence is associated with improved health and well-being and reduces disease spread.
Health Disparities and Stress
Dr. Cheryl Giscombe discusses what is meant by health disparities and stress and how they influence health and well-being.
Pain Information for Patients
This model of chronic pain was developed by Daniel Bruns, PsyD, and may be useful for working with patients.
What is Pain Psychology?
Learn what pain psychology is and why psychologists are involved in pain management.