Dr. Mark Vogel describes all of the great initiatives to look forward to in the upcoming year, which includes focusing on the well-being of health psychologists.
Great Expectations – What the Year Holds for All
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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.
Careers in Health Psych Spotlight: An Interview with Dr. Katherine Meyers, an Integrated Primary Care Psychologist
The former Communications Chair of the Student Advisory Council, Jesse Kruse, interviewed accomplished psychologist, Dr. Jesse Dietch, who provided insights into her experience as a growing professional and gave advice on how to navigate finding one’s own way into becoming an integrated primary care psychologist.
Informing Our Future by Honoring Our Past
Dr. Barbara Ward-Zimmerman reflects on the long history of our Division and the upcoming historical mark of 50 years! Dr. Ward-Zimmerman describes how our past will be used to inform our future in growing this Division.
Careers in Health Psych Spotlight: An Interview with Dr. John Ruiz, Editor of the Health Psychologist
Dr. John Ruiz provided insights into his experience as a growing professional and gave advice on how to navigate finding one’s own way into becoming an accomplished psychologist.
Enriching and Expanding Advancements in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Across the Society
Our president, Dr. Barbara Ward-Zimmerman, showcased how our Division is taking steps to amplify the advancements of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She provides a detailed plan of actions to be taken and what tasks are being completed to achieve this goal.
On Sleep Health and Research: An Interview with Jessee Dietch, PhD, DBSM
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.
Careers in Health Psych: An Interview with Dr. Alexandra Ross, a Pediatric Headache Psychologist
Dr. Alexandra Ross shares her experience working with pediatric headaches and her journey to discovering her niche specialty.
Getting a Jump-Start on the Next Big Thing in Healthcare…AND…the Big Thing After That
Dr. Ward-Zimmerman describes the power of collaborations and communication within and outside of our organization for the betterment of health psychology and health outcomes.
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.
Advice on Applying for Internship
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.
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.