Mental and Physical Health in JSpA: Early Psychological Care and Coping w/ Needle-Related Procedures

In this follow up episode, pediatric psychologist Alana Goldstein Leever, PsyD, explains how early mental health support can help children with juvenile spondyloarthritis break the cycle of pain, worry, and avoidance and cope with injections, infusions, and other needle-related procedures. Episode 147 | October 7th, 2026 Learn more at http://www.spondylitis.org SUBSCRIBE to the SAA Youtube channel for free Spondyloarthritis videos by medical professionals, primary care physicians, rheumatologists, health experts, physical therapists, registered yoga teachers, support group leaders, and community living with spondyloarthritis    / @spondylitisdotorg   Become an SAA member! https://spondylitis.org/join/ Our mission is to be a leader in the quest to cure ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases, and to empower those affected to live their lives to the fullest. ▶︎ Instagram:   / spondylitis   ▶︎ Twitter:   / spondylitis   ▶︎ Facebook:   / spondylitis   ▶︎ Podcast: https://spondylitis.org/podcasts ▶︎ Shop: https://spondylitis.org/store