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Introduction to Pediatric Psychology

Introduction to Pediatric Psychology. October 23, 2007. Description. Is interdisciplinary in nature Addresses physical & mental aspects Addresses both health & illness. History of the Field. Early 20 th century Late 1960’s Logan Wright APA Clinical Psychology Division (12) - Section 5

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Introduction to Pediatric Psychology

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  1. Introduction to Pediatric Psychology October 23, 2007

  2. Description • Is interdisciplinary in nature • Addresses physical & mental aspects • Addresses both health & illness

  3. History of the Field • Early 20th century • Late 1960’s • Logan Wright • APA Clinical Psychology Division (12) - Section 5 • Currently APA Division 54

  4. Roots of Pediatric Psychology

  5. Training in Health Psychology • Undergraduate, graduate, & post-doctoral levels • Typically hold a doctoral degree • Diverse training program available

  6. Inpatient Outpatient Consultative-Liaison Multidisciplinary Team Member Working in the hospital…

  7. Where Else Do They Work? • Private hospitals • Medical practices • Rehabilitation facilities • University • Medical schools • Pain Centers • HMO’s

  8. The Role of Pediatric Psychologists • Screening, assessment, and diagnosis of pediatric cases • Applying interventions aimed at promoting child’s health and adjustment • Relaying behavioral science info to medical staff

  9. The Role of Pediatric Psychologists • Teaching medical staff to be sensitive to emotional and developmental needs of children • Training parents in behavior management • Providing a range of clinical services in routine clinics

  10. Psychologists can get training in physiological systems, medical illnesses, and treatment Psychosocial factors are involved in patient’s health and illness Medical staff have limited time & skills to deal with such psychosocial factors Gaining Acceptance in Medical Settings

  11. Sample Areas Studied by Pediatric Psychologists

  12. Pediatric Psychology Research • Assessment • Intervention • Prevention • Explicative

  13. Related Journals • Journal of Pediatric Psychology • Children’s Health Care • Journal of Adolescent Health • Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics • Health Psychology • Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings

  14. Housekeeping Issues

  15. Changes… • For HIV lecture: Replace Steele & Nelson (2007) with: • Ledlie, S.W. (2001). The psychosocial issues of children with perinatally acquired HIV disease becoming adolescents: A growing challenge for providers. AIDS Patient Care and STD’s, 15(5), 231-236. • For Obesity lecture: Replace Puhl & Latner (2007) with: • Jackson, D., Wilkes, L., & McDonald, G. (2007). ‘If I was in my daughter’s body I’d be devastated’: Women’s experiences of mothering an overweight or obese child. Journal of Child Health Care, 11(1), 29-39.

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