Our new research finds that people with eating disorders are using and misusing GLP-1 medications like Ozempic at alarming rates — nearly double those seen in the general public. Read the full article at the link below. gizmodo.com/people-with-...
Jessica Naftaly, PhD (she/her/s)
@drnaftaly.bsky.social
Licensed Clinical Psychologist in #academicmedicine specializing in #gastropsych #healthpsych. Posts are my own and are not advice. #gastrosky
#Mentalhealth matters…especially for those of us living with #IBD 🧠The journey can be heavy, but finding moments of peace can help us reconnect with ourselves. La #saludmental importa, especialmente para quienes vivimos con la #EII #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
We found disease activity was unrelated to youth-endorsed medical trauma, highlighting the complex nature of medical trauma in youth with IBD. Integrating disease-related distress assessment into care may identify at-risk youth and guide early intervention to support psychological resilience.
Living w/ #IBD can feel isolating. Vivir con la enfermedad de #Crohn o #colitisulcerosa no siempre es fácil-uno se puede sentir muy solo. Por eso existe un #grupodeapoyo virtual en #español para la #EII Si tú, o alguien que quieres, vive con la EII, te invitamos a acompañarnos👇🏼
I wasn’t sure this would be possible anymore. After 20+ years with Crohn’s disease, surgeries & a spinal injury…I’m hiking Machu Picchu with Team Challenge to raise funds for a cure⛰️🥾 This climb isn’t just mine. 🎯 Goal: $10,000 👉🏼 Donate / share: bit.ly/RocioHikesMa...
New study: Your mitochondria 🧬might be why depression leaves you drained. In those with depression, cells produced too much energy at rest - but struggled when demand increased. This could explain the fatigue 🥱that comes with depression. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Depression may start with an energy problem in brain cells
Researchers have discovered a surprising change in how cells produce energy in people with depression. Brain and blood cells in young adults with major depressive disorder produced more energy molecul...
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Living with a GI condition doesn’t mean giving up the flavors you love 🌶️✨ In our latest Gastro Gyan episode, Shehnaz Bashir, R.D. joins Patient Advocate Nour A. to share practical ways to adapt your favorite cultural dishes! 💛 Watch here! saia-gi.org/how-to-add-f...
Excited to share this JACI-IP paper that I co-authored with mental health colleagues as part of a @aaaaiorg.bsky.social collaboration! We hope that this information encourages allergy clinics and practices to collaborate with licensed mental health practitioners. (Link below in the comments).
Health psychology takes many forms, in research, clinical care, education, and more. On March 8, we will host our annual #ThisIsHealthPsych initiative. Members are invited to share what health psychology looks like through work & experiences. Use #ThisIsHealthPsych to help highlight our impact.
Navigating a career transition in health psychology? SfHP's Early Career Professionals Council is hosting an Office Hours on March 31 at 11 AM ET for you! Panel insights + breakout conversations. Register by March 27: societyforhealthpsychology.org/sfhp-events
Excited to share my new book is being released soon! Ebook in April 2026 and book in May 2026! #primarycare www.amazon.com/dp/B0GML1QFF...
Advanced Practice in Behavioral Consultation: A Professional Guide for Primary Care Settings
Advanced Practice in Behavioral Consultation: A Professional Guide for Primary Care Settings
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NEW: The F.D.A. refused to accept an application from Moderna for its mRNA flu vaccine. Its reason: The agency did not think Moderna compared the new vaccine to one of the best flu shots available. The company spent $750M+ on a 41,000 person study. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/h...
F.D.A. Refuses to Review Moderna Flu Vaccine
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Thrilled to share our latest Clinical Review @ngmjournal.bsky.social🔥 Post-Coronavirus Disease #COVID-19 #IrritableBowelSyndrome: What We've Learned So Far‼️ 🦠Microbiota-gut–brain🧠communication 📢#GutBarrier matters most in Health & in post-COVID-19 DGBI 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nmo.70250
Our colleagues at Yeshiva University are working to create a digital treatment for adults with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). If you are interested and think you might qualify for this study, you can connect with them at the link below! yeshiva.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🌍 New January 2026 issue of Health Psychology is out! Special issue: Accelerating Innovative Strategies for Greater Equity and Inclusion in Pain Care and Research. 🔗 Explore the issue: psycnet.apa.org/PsycARTICLES... #HealthPsychology #PainResearch #HealthEquity #OpenAccess #APADivision38 #SfHP
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🌼 You deserve respect, answers, & proper care. On #AboutIBDPodcast: Samantha Sauer, BCPA of G-PACT, shares why self-advocacy is key for people with digestive conditions. If you're not being heard, keep pushing & seek other opinions. Episode 189 is live now in podcast apps, YouTube, & bit.ly/AIBD189
9 in 10 IBD patients say engaging with the community helps them better manage their condition, showing that support networks are as vital as treatment for physical, mental, and social well-being. Read more from the report: https://www.ibdsocialcircle.com/community-ibd-whitepaper/#mental-health
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
New pub-Pts w/ active IBD may report higher internalized stigma (IS), which may impact IBD disclosure. Higher levels of discrimination seen in females/SGM/BIPOC. IBD disclosure may mediate discrimination and IS. Speaks to need for #gastropsych @ibddoctor.bsky.social academic.oup.com/ecco-jcc/art...
Direct and indirect impacts of discrimination, internalized stigma, and disease disclosure on IBD patient health outcomes
AbstractBackground. Internalized stigma impacts inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients’ wellbeing and has complex relationships with experiences of disc
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SfHP is excited to invite symposia, posters, and skill-building sessions for our 2026 APA program! 🔗 convention.apa.org #HealthPsychology #SfHP #APA #TranslationalScience #CallForProposals
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard. We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions. We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
So many folks aren't aware their health insurance premiums are about to double if Congress doesn't act. This is what the Dems are fighting for and the Republicans are refusing to work with them, shutting down the government instead of helping people afford health insurance. Please call your reps!
Gender & Neurodiversity in Autism Join us Nov 20 at 12pm ET with Dr. Eileen Crehan 1.0 CE credit | FREE for SfHP members, $30 nonmembers 🔗 societyforhealthpsychology.org/sfhp-events #Neurodiversity #Autism #HealthPsychology #SfHP #CEWebinar
Did you know that OCD Midwest has a podcast called “OCD Behind the Scenes”? I was recently invited on to discuss the intersection of #foodallergy anxiety and #parenting, and we also touched on #OCD, too. Check out the full episode on Spotify or YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0rq...
🎉 Exciting News from the #PGSIG about #NASPGHAN2025🎉 🌟 Our PGSIG members have an incredible lineup of presentations just around the corner! 🔗 View the schedule of events on our #Div54 website: pgsig.weebly.com 📣 Spread the word and let's connect! #gastropsych #PediatricGI #GISky #Pedsgastropsych
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The Pediatric Gastroenterology Special Interest Group (PG-SIG) is an officially recognized special interest group within the Society of Pediatric Psychology (Division 54 of the American...
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So #medsky, the secret is out. BIG NEWS!! I am sooo very excited to share my thoughts on healing that truly honors the body’s wisdom and innate healing. I’ve learned so much in the process of writing this. I hope it can be a companion in your journey, as a healer or someone who is seeking healing ❤️🩹
