Curated list of resources to help clarify the research process in health psychology.
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General Student Resources
List of helpful resources for people who are interested in pursuing training in health psychology.
Integrated Primary Care: An Introductory Curriculum
We are pleased to offer an introductory primary care psychology curriculum for use in educating psychology graduate students, pre-doctoral interns, and post-doctoral fellows as well as for self-study by graduate students and practicing psychologists.
Welcome Wednesday: Interest Groups
This event provides an introduction/orientation to membership benefits in the Society for Health Psychology. The special topic was SfHP Interest Groups.
Growing Advocacy and Policy Efforts in Health Psychology: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective
This event provides an introduction/orientation for early career professionals, trainees, and students to the process of advocating for expanded roles for health psychologists within healthcare systems.
Advocating for Women Facing Trauma and Oppression
Dr. Thelma Bryant describes trauma and oppression as it impacts the mental health of women.
Health Equity and Power: Misogynoir and Black Women’s Health
This event describes the pervasive threat of misogynoir for health equity for Black women.
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!
Opioid Crisis Position Statement
In June 2018, a joint statement was made by The Society of Behavioral Medicine and The Society for Health Psychology concerning the opioid crisis. Download it here.
Teaching Health Psychology: How is it Taught and What Do Health Psychologists Need for Their Pedagogical Practice?
An online survey collected information on health psychology course design, content, and teaching tools. Instructors reflected on the essential topics to be taught, what is “missing” from health psychology textbooks, and the types of resources that would prove helpful.
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.