WELCOME TO THE HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY SECTION WEBSITE

The Health Section of the Canadian Psychological Association is committed to providing information regarding current research and practice, and connecting researchers and clinicians in the the field. Health psychology involves understanding how the mind, body, and behavior interact in health and disease. Clinical and experimental research in this area aids in the development of public health recommendations and clinical interventions. The interests of our members cover a wide variety of topics ranging from psychophysiology to pain to adherence.

The Health Section publishes a newsletter "Health Notes" which addresses various topics of health related interest, and reviews recent events in the Canadian and International context. Two awards are available through the health section: the Early Career Award, and the Ron Melzack Student Award.

Section Executive:

Dr. Tavis Campbell (Chair)
University of Calgary
E-mail: t.s.campbell@ucalgary.ca

Dr. Kim Lavoie (Secretary)
University of Quebec at Montreal
E-mail: lavoie.kim@uqam.ca

Dr. Sherry Stewart (Treasurer)
Dalhousie University
E-mail: sstewart@dal.ca

Dr. Linda Carlson (Communications)
University of Calgary
E-mail: lindacar@cancerboard.ab.ca

Dr. Simon Bacon (Member-At-Large)
Concordia University
E-mail: simon.bacon@concordia.ca

Maxine Boudreau (Student Member)
University of Quebec at Montreal
E-mail: boudreau.maxine@courrier.uqam.ca

Ariane Jacob (Student Member)
University of Quebec at Montreal
E-mail: ariane.jacob-lessard@umontreal.ca

Health Notes Newsletters:

View current and previous versions of our newsletter:

Volume 1, Issue 1
Volume 1, Issue 2
Volume 2, Issue 1
Volume 2, Issue 2
Volume 3, Issue 1 (Current)

Awards:

Awards are presented annually during the Health Psychology Section meeting at the CPA convention. There are two awards currently available:

Early Career Award

This is awarded to individuals that are early in their career (have completed their PhD or post-doctoral work within the previous 10 years) and have made a significant contribution to the field of health psychology.

Ron Melzack Student Award

This is awarded to the student with the best research presentation. Students at all levels are eligible for this award.

Links:

American Psychological Association's Division of Health Psychology (Division 38)
American Psychosomatic Society
Society for Behavioral Medicine
International Society of Behavioral Medicine
Society for Psychophysiological Research