This event provides an introduction/orientation to membership benefits in the Society for Health Psychology. The special topic was SfHP Interest Groups.
Welcome Wednesday: Interest Groups
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Articles & Resources
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.
Look What I Can Do: How to Advocate for Expanded Roles for Health Psychologists in Healthcare Settings
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.
Health Research on Cannabis
This webinar provides an introductory overview to cannabis research being conducted in the US.
Coping with Patient Death/Dying: Tips for Health Psychologists
Panelists address critical issues for health psychologists addressing patient death and dying.
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!
Health Psychology Interventions in Diverse Communities
Dr. Carolyn Tucker presents on “A Community-Based Participatory Approach to Reducing Food Insecurity, Social Isolation, and Poverty among Seniors in Low-Income Black Communities”.
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.
Health Disparities and Stress
Dr. Cheryl Giscombe discusses what is meant by health disparities and stress and how they influence health and well-being.