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.
Drs. Brooke Palmer and Megan Petrik describe the nature of irritable bowel syndrome and how this disorder is a connection between the brain and gut. They provide an overview of multiple evidenced based practices that aid in the management of this gastrointestinal issue including, cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnotherapy.
Dr. Shawn Bediako discusses sickle cell anemia and broadens our understanding of this disease. He constructed a list of seven key items to know when learning about or working with patients who are living with sickle cell anemia.
How many times does a patient come to your office on the weekly basis reporting difficulties with sleep, especially this past year? Research is suggesting that the prevalence of insomnia has increased this past year due to the pandemic. Thankfully our very own sleep expert Dr. Jessee Dietch provides timely resources on assessment, treatment, and consultation for sleep disorders.
Drs. Ali A. Weinstein, Allison Jane Carroll, and Amanda A. Almond discuss the growth of the research being conducted through the SfHP awarded graduate student research grants over the past three years.
Dr. Alexandra Ross shares her experience working with pediatric headaches and her journey to discovering her niche specialty.
Dr. Grace Kao discusses the difficulties and feats of navigating her role in a leadership position as an early career psychologist midst a pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
The Society for Health Psychology is proud to officially launch The Health Psychologist E-zine! The electronic magazine or e-zine reflects the transformation of the society’s newsletter publication
Karen Oliver, PhD, of Brown University’s Clinical Psychology Training Consortium discusses one program’s approach to the clinical psychology pre-doctoral internship application review process.
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.