Nancy Ruddy, PhD As my tenure winds down, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on what I learned in my year as the President of the Society for Health Psychology. A brief summary: The Society for Health Psychology truly is the perfect “professional home” for any psychologist interested in the interplay of the mind and body, and the role of behavior, mental health … Continue reading President’s Column
Adrienne A. Williams, PhD It is hard to believe that I am coming to the end of my term as editor of The Health Psychologist. When I took on this position three years ago, I was overwhelmed with the idea of trying to put together a newsletter that people would want to read. Like many Early Career Psychologists, I had imposter syndrome and feared that … Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk
Nancy Ruddy, PhD It is difficult to believe that I am almost halfway through my presidential year. I had been warned the time goes quickly, and that certainly is true. At this midway point there are three areas that I would like to highlight: The Society for Health Psychology Midwinter Executive Committee Meeting Presidential Initiative: Response to the Opioid Crisis; Perspectives from Family, Addiction, and … Continue reading President’s Column
Adrienne A. Williams, PhD I stood next to the leader of the community group in the city where I had just moved as he introduced me to a room of 100 people: “This is Adrienne. She is a nurse at the local hospital.” “Nope! No, I am not a nurse. I am a doctor. What made you think I was a nurse?” He stammered. “Oh, … Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk
Nancy B. Ruddy, PhD President I have joked since learning that I was elected President of the Society for Health Psychology that I am the “Accidental President.” Like many who agree to run for executive positions, I assumed that running was all I would do. However, I am happily surprised to be serving the Society as President. I am so grateful for all the benefits … Continue reading President’s Column: Accidental President
Adrienne A. Williams, Ph.D. After accepting an offer for my first job after post-doctoral fellowship, I moved to a new city where I experienced a form of discrimination that I did not yet know how to name. This was not the first time I had moved to a new city on my own, but it was the first time that I had to seek health … Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk
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