I am honored to run for President of the Society for Health Psychology (SfHP). Division 38 has been my professional home for decades. The SfHP is a dynamic, growing and diverse organization responsible for advancing health psychology as a field, and for promoting the importance and translation of this psychological science. SfHP leadership is essential as we face threats to research funding, clinical training and … Continue reading President-Elect Candidate – Helen L. Coons, PhD, ABPP

I am honored to be nominated for a seat on the APA Council of Representatives (CoR) for the Society for Heath Psychology (SfHP). SfHP Council representatives have a timely opportunity to craft and promote a CoR health agenda consistent with APA’s health-related goals. CoR can advance policy that can significantly impact preventable health threats for the public; promote the unique contributions of health psychology research; … Continue reading APA Council Representative Candidate – Kathleen S. Brown, PhD

I interviewed a young Iranian immigrant for our medical school today. Alone here since age 16, he wants to learn the biopsychosocial approach to help him “reduce health disparities” and be “an agent for peace and equality.” Our long talk focused on the importance of psychology and self-awareness to improve individual, family, community, and global health. This conversation reminded me of the countless opportunities that … Continue reading APA Council Representative Candidate – Susan H. McDaniel, PhD

It is an honor to be nominated for President-Elect of SfHP. I am a Professor, Director of Clinical Training, and former Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Iowa and a Fellow of the Society. My research involves the study of treatment adherence and self-management among patients with chronic medical problems. SfHP has been a professional home for me since my days … Continue reading President-Elect Candidate – Alan J. Christensen, PhD