Peer-Recommended Resources: Books for Those Facing Terminal Illness
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
Health Policy Corner: So Where Do I Start? How to Get Involved in Health Policy
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
Focus on Diversity: #MeToo and Implications for Interdisciplinary Care
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
SfHP Convention Programming and Special Sessions
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago in August! Please see below for more information about SfHP Convention Programming, special sessions, and a CE workshop that might be of interest to SfHP members. Continue reading SfHP Convention Programming and Special Sessions
President’s Column
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
From the Editor’s Desk
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
Student Advisory Council: Winter Updates
Aviva Ariel-Donges, PhD, MPH As summer swings into full gear, the Student Advisory Council is hard at work on behalf of the Society’s student members. Read below for a brief overview of our current projects and be on the lookout for our newest group of Student Advisory Council committee co-chairs and Campus Representatives, who start in August following the 2019 APA Convention. Emerging Student Leader Travel … Continue reading Student Advisory Council: Winter Updates
Early Career Professionals Corner: Embracing My Identity: A Journey Towards Cultural Humility
By: Danika S. Perry, PsyD In recent years, multiple terms have been used to describe approaches to addressing cultural differences that fuel social injustices. Cultural humility has had the most profound impact on my developing identity and journey as an early career psychologist (ECP). Cultural humility involves a lifelong commitment to reducing power differentials through perpetual self-evaluation and active engagement in respectfully learning from others, … Continue reading Early Career Professionals Corner: Embracing My Identity: A Journey Towards Cultural Humility
Big Apple Health Psychology Colloquium
Irina Mindlis, MPH Doctoral Student, Health Psychology & Clinical Science Doctoral Program in Psychology, The Graduate Center of CUNY In the New York City area, there are at least five doctoral Psychology programs with a health emphasis. Many other programs are home to students conducting health psychology research. And yet, by the end of my first year of graduate school, I did not know the … Continue reading Big Apple Health Psychology Colloquium
SfHP Election Results
The Nominations & Elections Committee, under the leadership of Dr. Kim Dixon, is pleased to announce the results of the 2019 Society for Health Psychology elections: President-Elect: Helen L. Coons, PhD Member-at-Large: Andrea Bradford, PhD APA Council Representative: Susan H. McDaniel, PhD Thanks to all the candidates for their willingness to serve, and thank you for voting! Continue reading SfHP Election Results
2019 Awards presented by the Society for Health Psychology (Division 38)
Each year, the Society for Health Psychology (SfHP) recognizes members for outstanding contributions to the field by presenting awards in Research, Clinical Practice, Education & Training, Mentoring, and Career Service. Award categories were established to acknowledge and appreciate excellence in health psychology across the career span and throughout the field. Excellence in Health Psychology Research Award Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing, PhD, Oregon Health & … Continue reading 2019 Awards presented by the Society for Health Psychology (Division 38)
Become an SfHP Fellow
Interested in applying for fellow status (for the first time) through the Society for Health Psychology (APA Division 38?) Apply: All applications to be an APA Fellow must be made via the APA Online Fellows Application Platform. This system allows nominees, endorsers and division fellows chairs to submit all required documents online. The APA online portal for initial fellow applicants will open on August 6. … Continue reading Become an SfHP Fellow
