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Sarah Westen is a clinical assistant professor and Director of Diabetes Behavioral Medicine and Psychology at the University of Florida (UF). She is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults with co-morbid medical illnesses. Her clinical and research interests include type 1 diabetes, insulin-requiring diabetes, medical treatment engagement, behavioral family psychosocial interventions, and patient-centered care and health outcomes research. She teaches courses in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology in the College of Public Health and Health Professions.

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Adolescents

Coping

Chronic health conditions

Mental Health

Depression

Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes

Pediatrics

Anxiety  

Children

Illness

Adjustment

Young Adults

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Sarah Westen, PhD invited to speak at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 2024 Clinical Update Conference

Clinical Assistant Professor | Director

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