Dr. Kim explains working as a military health psychologist and the impact of mental health within this population.
“Drop and give me a thought log!”: The Role of a Military Health Psychologist
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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.
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.
Water Your Roots
Dr. Meg Crotty illustrates the journey from graduate school to become an early career psychologist and the relationships made along the way.
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.
What’s Inside
Feeling that summer breeze yet? I hope you’re reading this summer edition of the Health Psychologist e-zine by a pool with a cold glass of lemonade in hand.
What’s Inside
This Spring issue is jam-packed with a variety of remarkable articles to start off the first issue of the new year!
False Peaks
Dr. Andrew Dunkle shared his voice as an early career psychologist in the exploration of expanding one’s career from the beginning in order to attain the broader professional life one hopes for.
What’s Inside: From the Editor’s Desk
Dr. Kourtney Schroeder introduces herself as the new Editor in Chief for The Health Psychologist.
Leadership as an Early Career Psychologist
Dr. Julie Radico describes how to get involved in leadership through her own experiences.
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.
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.