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Jessica Naftaly, PhD (she/her/s)
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist in #academicmedicine specializing in #gastropsych #healthpsych. Posts are my own and are not advice. #gastrosky
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Jessica Naftaly, PhD (she/her/s) @drnaftaly.bsky.social · Nov 21
Created a #gastropsych starter pack! Looking forward to connecting. Message or comment to be added. #gastropsychsky #GIsky
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The San Diego Consensus for Laryngopharyngeal Symptoms and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease
Yadlapati, et al.

📕 doi.org/10.14309/ajg.0000000000003482
February 17, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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by-cjewett.bsky.social
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
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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rajansingh.bsky.social
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
January 26, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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uofleatlab.bsky.social
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_...
January 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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apadivision38.bsky.social
🌍 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
APA PsycNet
psycnet.apa.org
January 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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astrokatie.com
Gender-affirming care saves lives
erininthemorning.com Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Nov 24
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.

It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.

It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.

Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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aboutibd.bsky.social
🌼 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
November 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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johannahruddy.bsky.social
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
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
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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thrasherxy.bsky.social
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
Black text on a yellow background - This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
drnaftaly.bsky.social
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
academic.oup.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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apadivision38.bsky.social
SfHP is excited to invite symposia, posters, and skill-building sessions for our 2026 APA program!
🔗 convention.apa.org
#HealthPsychology #SfHP #APA #TranslationalScience #CallForProposals
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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laurelpowell.net
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.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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kgreenmd.bsky.social
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!
October 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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apadivision38.bsky.social
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
Join us Nov 20 at 12pm ET for Gender and Neurodiversity in Autism: Affirming Identification, Support, and Systems Change 💬 With Eileen Crehan, PhD — exploring how to build more equitable, affirming care for autistic individuals across the lifespan. 🧠 1.0 CE credit | FREE for SfHP members, $30 for nonmembers 🔗 register at societyforhealthpsychology.org/sfhp-events
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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therapisttamara.bsky.social
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...
October 17, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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pedsgastropsych.bsky.social
🎉 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
PG-SIG
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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October 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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ranaawdish.bsky.social
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 ❤️‍🩹
October 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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drvantilburg.bsky.social
🧠 New Study from our Team: Kids’ emotional bonds with parents can shape how they experience gut pain.

Children with Functional Abdominal Pain who felt less securely attached to their parents had more:
➡️ GI symptoms
➡️ depression
➡️ daily impairment

www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12...
www.mdpi.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
drnaftaly.bsky.social
Therapy helps parents navigate anxiety when children have a food allergy

www.healio.com/news/allergy...
Therapy helps parents navigate anxiety when children have food allergy
Food allergies can be scary for kids. They may be even scarier for parents. But strategies are available to help families manage the fear, Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC, told Healio.“Those of us in m...
www.healio.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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ibdsuperheroes.bsky.social
🌍 Today on #WorldOstomyDay, we’re raising awareness of the diverse realities of living with a #stoma.

For some in our #IBD community, it’s life-saving, liberating, and brings relief. For others, it can feel overwhelming, isolating, or a reminder of what’s been lost. 💜
October 4, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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apadivision38.bsky.social
Want to become a national leader in psychology?
Join SfHP’s APA Council of Representatives for Demystifying the Process of Becoming a National Leader.

📅 Oct 23, 2025 | 🕐 1 PM EST

🔗 societyforhealthpsychology.org/sfhp-events/

#HealthPsychology #APA #Leadership
September 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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shematologist.medsky.social
In case anyone has forgotten, vaccines are literally MIRACLES and one of the greatest inventions in the history of mankind.

Seriously MAGIC.
September 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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natrevgastrohep.nature.com
Seen at #NeuroGASTRO2025 - this Rome Foundation working team report on overlap in #DBGI

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Read-only link: rdcu.be/eEukk

#Gastrosky #neurogastro
Rome Foundation Working Team Report on overlap in disorders of gut–brain interaction - Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology
In patients with disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBI), overlapping non-gastrointestinal conditions and symptoms are common, as is overlap among DGBI in different regions of the gastrointestinal t...
www.nature.com
September 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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allisonharvey.bsky.social
Are you accepting PhD applications in Clinical Psychology for Fall 2026 (U.S.)?
If so, please consider adding your name to the document linked in the comments. Our hope is to help reduce the load on applicants.

Please share widely and on X! #clinicalpsychology @abctnow.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM