Articles & Resources Archives - Page 4 of 9 - Society for Health Psychology

Advocating for Women Facing Trauma and Oppression

Diversity & Multiculturalism, Webinar, Women's Health

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

Diversity & Multiculturalism, Webinar, Women's Health

This event describes the pervasive threat of misogynoir for health equity for Black women.

Coping with Patient Death/Dying: Tips for Health Psychologists

Professional Development, Student Advisory Council, Webinar

Panelists address critical issues for health psychologists addressing patient death and dying.

Tips for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Research

Diversity & Multiculturalism, Health Research, Video

The SfHP Diversity and Inclusion Officer Tanecia Blue, PhD, provides 5 quick tips for making your research more inclusive!

Opioid Crisis Position Statement

Health Advocacy & Policy

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?

Education & Training, Student Advisory Council

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

Pain Psychology, Video

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

Video

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.