Division 54 - Society of Pediatric Psychology

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Division 54 - Society of Pediatric Psychology is dedicated to research and practice addressing the relationship between children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional functioning and their physical well-being, including maintenance of health, promotion of positive health behaviors, and treatment of chronic or serious medical conditions. In recognition of the close interplay between children's psychological and physical health, SPP has developed liaisons with several pediatric societies and many pediatric psychologists have become experts in the behavioral and developmental aspects of acute and chronic diseases. Membership includes a subscription to the Journal of Pediatric Psychology and SPP's newsletter, Progress Notes.

Membership Application: www.societyofpediatricpsychology.org/~division54/students/join/

President: Lori J. Stark, PhD, Cincinnati, OH

Secretary: Christina Adams, PhD, Children's Mercy Hospitals, Kansas City, MO

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Psychology (bimonthly)
Editor: Dennis D. Drotar, PhD, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH

Newsletter: Progress Notes (three issues per year)
Editor: Ric G. Steele, PhD, ABPP, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Division-Sponsored Publications:

• Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, M. C. Roberts et al. (Guilford Press)

• Series on Child Health Psychology (Guilford Press)

• Stress and Coping in Child Health, La Greca et al. (Editors)

• Adolescent Health, Wallander et al. (Editors)

Division Meeting: APA Annual Convention, Boston, MA, August 14-17, 2008

Awards: www.societyofpediatricpsychology.org/~division54/awards/

For Additional Information Contact: Kris Morgan, SPP Central Office, Email

Homepage: www.societyofpediatricpsychology.org/~division54/index.shtml