Madeline Foster provides a reflection on working in a clinical setting with a public health perspective.
Public Health Perspectives for Psychologists in Clinical Settings: A Reflection
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The Health Psychologist
The Electronic Magazine (E-Zine) of SfHP
This publication focuses on the dissemination of health psychology related information that is intriguing, pertinent, educational, and practical. The goal is to showcase relevant information in the field of health psychology and highlight works in clinical practice, program development, research, advocacy for the practice of health psychology and equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. It is also a place where SfHP members can communicate and highlight their passion for the field of Health Psychology.
Using Self-Compassion to Facilitate Sustainable Health Behavior Change in Cancer Survivorship
Dr. Beth Kace also describes lifestyle changes in cancer survivorship with the addition of using self-compassion in sustaining behavior change over time.
“Drop and give me a thought log!”: The Role of a Military Health Psychologist
Dr. Kim explains working as a military health psychologist and the impact of mental health within this population.
Opportunities and Challenges of Pediatric Integrated Primary Care
Nicole showcases the need for integration in pediatric primary care and the models designed to implement this approach to serving children and adolescents.
Caring for Survivors of COVID-19 and Healthcare Providers During the Pandemic
Dr. Dina Goldstein Silverman provides multiple case examples of how to care for survivors of COVID-19 as their mental health has been affected by the virus.
Wounds That Time Does Not Heal: The Long-Term Health Impact of Trauma
Drs. Amber Deneen Gray and Tabitha Chapman call attention to how trauma impacts health and psychophysiology, diversity as a factor in traumatic experiences, and intervention as well as prevention for trauma.
The GRACE Model: A Practical Framework for Implementing Positive Psychology Interventions in Medical Settings
In the article written by George Scott and colleagues, they describe the GRACE Model and how this transdiagnostic framework uses positive psychology techniques in assisting patients in a medical setting.
Psychological Treatments for Headache Disorders
Dr. Danielle Miro describes the differing types of headaches disorders, their prevalence, and evidence based treatments for patients with this chronic condition.
Early career lessons in navigating pediatric chronic pain care during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Grace Kao discusses the difficulties and feats of navigating her role in a leadership position as an early career psychologist midst a pandemic.
Implicit Organizational Bias
Dr. Miraj Desai discusses his research on institutional bias and racism that has informed his recent advisory roles with national organizations including the American Hospital Association, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the American Psychological Association.
(Re-)Shaping NIH: A Call to Action to Elevate Behavioral Medicine
This column proposes a vital call to action from new NIH leadership to recognize the impact of the field of behavioral science on understanding burden of chronic disease on both a micro and macro level.
38: 43 and Going Strong
Dr. Barbara Andersen highlights the pillars of the society’s Long Range Planning (LRP) working groups which optimizes the function of the SfHP as a professional home for health psychologists.
Meet the Editor in Chief
Kourtney Schroeder, Psy.D., is the Editor in Chief for the Health Psychologist E-zine (2022-2025). She received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Schroeder graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Women’s Studies. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Community Healthlink Youth and Family Services. Dr. Schroeder is currently a licensed Clinical Psychologist at Ascension St. Vincent’s Family Medicine Center Residency Program.