Dr. Meg Crotty illustrates the journey from graduate school to become an early career psychologist and the relationships made along the way.
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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.
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 Mental Health Providers Need to Know About Treating Patients Living With HIV
Dr. Erin Miers details information that is helpful in working with patients living with HIV. She explains the stigma associated with this infection and the advancements that have been made for those living with HIV.
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.
Evidence and Application of Health Psychology Interventions to Improve Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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.
What Health Psychologists Should Know about Sickle Cell Anemia
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.
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.
Growth of the Graduate Student Research Awards Program in SfHP
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.
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.
(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.