Compiled by Paul T. Korte, Ph.D.   As Health Psychologists, we may encounter individuals with terminal illness and their families. For those that struggle to cope with the news of a potentially devastating illness, educational books on terminal illness may bring comfort, understanding, and acceptance during such a volatile phase in life. We asked our membership for book recommendations to share with patients and families … Continue reading Peer-Recommended Resources: Books for Those Facing Terminal Illness

Kristen E. Riley, Ph.D. Want to advocate for specific health policy issues but not sure where to start? Our voices and research and clinical experiences matter and can inform health-related policies. In fact, research informed health policy has been shown to increase public health, reduce rates of chronic disease, and reduce health disparities. Below are some ideas on how to get involved: Write a health … Continue reading Health Policy Corner: So Where Do I Start? How to Get Involved in Health Policy

  Molly Brady, PsyD; Ava Drennen, PhD; Dawn Jewell, PsyD; Daniel Bruns, PsyD On October 15, 2017, the hashtag #MeToo first emerged on Twitter. Within 24 hours, #MeToo had appeared in over half a million tweets, and in 12 million Facebook posts by 4.7 million people.1 In the weeks and months that followed, a remarkable number of anguished stories were told. This emphasized that sexual trauma and harassment … Continue reading Focus on Diversity: #MeToo and Implications for Interdisciplinary Care