Kourtney Schroeder, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist & Assistant Professor
Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
University of Florida, College of Medicine- Jacksonville
Welcome back to The Health Psychologist e-zine! With each new season comes fresh opportunities for growth, exploration, and advancing knowledge in health psychology. This issue is packed with valuable insights and timely information across our field.
Our incoming president, Dr. Stephanie Fitzpatrick, introduces her vision for promoting health psychology through inclusive engagement, outlining her initiatives and goals for the upcoming term. In our Interdisciplinary Corner, Dr. Ashton and colleagues offer practical tips for building an integrated specialty care practice.
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. In the Creative Outlet column, Dr. Marmarosh, a respected psychologist, shares her personal experience in the healthcare system following a diagnosis of incurable cancer, reflecting on the relationships with her healthcare providers and inspiring others facing similar health challenges.
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.
Thank you to our talented authors and editorial team for bringing this issue to life! If you have questions or an idea for an article (membership is not required to contribute), please reach out at thehealthpsychologist@gmail.com.
Kindly,
Kourtney Schroeder, Psy.D.
Editor in Chief, The Health Psychologist