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.
Dr. Eyer addresses the opioid crisis in the United States and the critical role of health psychology in combating this epidemic. He delves into pain management, opioid use disorder treatment, and the broader societal impact.
In our Clinical Highlight section, Dr. Punt and colleagues call for a modified version of the Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment Tool (SIPAT) to improve its applicability across diverse medical contexts.
From the Society for Health Psychology, the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Interest Group shares the perspective of a young woman navigating life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Dominique Legros and Dr. McKelvey illuminate her journey to diagnosis and provide essential information on living with this condition.
Jennifer Brown shares helpful information to better understand and destigmatize a commonly misunderstood disorder within the medical and mental health field, functional neurological disorder.
Toby Dresdner discusses the possibility of behavioral health interventions providing adverse experiences for individuals and the need for clear guidelines in evaluating these types of interventions.
Dr. Chandra Char provides an overview of an equitable approach that engages communities is essential in every step of the research process, from data collection to results dissemination using a community-focused design.
Dr. Joshua Eyer described how our Division has utilized targeted strategies to implement and amplify research related to DEI from webinars and programming to awards.
Madeline Foster provides an overview of the intersectionality between chronic pain and depression as well as the role of a health psychologist in the treatment of this comorbidity.
The incoming Communications Chair of the Student Advisory Council, Nick Powers, describes the chronic stress that occurs in pediatric patients who are gender nonconforming and how this can be managed through differing treatments and interactions within the medical setting.
Dr. Beth Kace also describes lifestyle changes in cancer survivorship with the addition of using self-compassion in sustaining behavior change over time.
Dr. Caroline Doyle takes a look at Apolipoprotein -B as a predictor of cardiovascular disease and management through lifestyle changes.
The University of Miami Health Psychology Faculty and Graduate Students provided a beautiful tribute to Dr. Neil Schneiderman, describing his alcaldes.
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.