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.
Articles & Resources
SfHP Graduate Student Awards – Your Questions Answered!
Dr. KayLoni Olson, a member of the SfHP Health Research Council, explains the application process for graduate student awards. Recent recipients will share the processes they used when developing their funded applications.
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.
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!
How to Write a Winning Career Development Award
This webinar will give you a framework for what reviewers look for in a career development award, and provide useful tips for writing a career development award during your post-doctoral fellowship.
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.
What is Pain Psychology?
Learn what pain psychology is and why psychologists are involved in pain management.