Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD

Asst Professor @UChicagoMed. AYA heme/onc, peds health disparities, & LGBTQ+ youth. She/Her. MSY/ORD. All ideas are my own.

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

One of my former students is seeking research participants ages 18-25 for a study about Ethnic-Racial Socialization in Filipino-American Families. Please check this out if you're interested or if you know someone who might be! :)

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

Honored that @SamAddante and I could be a part of this special issue about caring for transgender and gender diverse youth 🥳

[Pediatric Annals @PediatricAnnals]

The December issue of Pediatric Annals is here! This month's topic: Care for #Transgender and #GenderDiverse Youth: A Primer for the Pediatrician. https://t.co/0LgTaXAm0k #pediatrics

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

@LouisianaOMV I'm trying to resolve a violation I received after I sold my car and cancelled my insurance but can't get anyone on the phone - Can someone please help me resolve this?

[Betty Roggenkamp @BettyRoggenkamp]

AYAs Took Chicago last night. Powerful evening of people connecting, sharing stories, learning how to be and do better. AYAs, clinicians, administrators, patient advocates, caregivers...all in the house.

I highly recommend this gathering of like minds & hearts. #AYATC #AYACSM

[Betty Roggenkamp @BettyRoggenkamp]

It is #AYAWARE week. I'm part of an amazing team producing AYAs Take Chicago #AYATC happening tomorrow night.

Over 200 AYAs will be in the house!

I ♥️ these people. #AYACSM

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

GEAUX TIGERS Y'ALL✨

[LSU Women's Basketball @LSUwbkb]

Introducing your 2023 National Champions ✨

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

@DrZoeRSmith From what I understand (as a non-lawyer🤠), minors 12 & up can consent to outpatient therapy for up to 8 sessions without parental consent (>8 if provider believes consent would be detrimental to the patient) https://t.co/7lAZcTavWE

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

The best way to wrap up #SPPAC2023 in the city you call home is learning #SPPAC2024 will be in your hometown!! Can’t wait to hang with my peds pals in NOLA in 2024 🥳

[Society of Pediatric Psychology @SPPDiv54]

#SPPAC2024. See you there!

[Dr. Naadira Upshaw @DrNaeSpeaks]

“Only about 20% of Queer kids are out to their healthcare provider.” Think about how much we are missing in providing appropriate health information. @davidmhuebner @SPPDiv54 #SPPAC2023

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

So grateful to be one of the many peds psychologists who have received the gift of Dr. Drossos’s Outstanding Mentorship 🤩🥳 #SPPAC2023

[Society of Pediatric Psychology @SPPDiv54]

Congratulations to Dr Tina Drossos for her mentorship! #SPPAC2023

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

Anyone know anyone with @falloutboy who could help a badass chicago-based AYA cancer survivor's dreams come true this June?? 🤩🤠

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

Excited for the annual AYAs Take Chicago on April 4th! Come hang out with @AyaOncologist and I at this free event and meet fellow AYA cancer patients IRL! (P.S. I heard that @ogcancerpatient is going to be there too 😎) Flyer & registration info below 🎉

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

@LauraT_PhD @UChicagoMed @UCM_aya Ah yes!! Let’s definitely chat soon please!

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

In celebration of the last day of my fellowship tomorrow, I'm delighted to announce that I will be joining the faculty at @UChicagoMed as the dedicated psychologist for our @UCM_aya heme/onc program! 🥳

[Queering Cancer @QueeringCancer]

Cancer surgery is often life-changing, maybe not always in the ways we expect... Here's @strongtlb1a trans man and ovarian cancer survivor on the gender affirming impact of his cancer surgery #transhealth #LGBThealth #ovariancancer

More info: https://t.co/ogOjGFo2Rw

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

@Rak_Haemet @jack_turban "A qualified MHP" ="a qualified mental health professional" so yes - the guidelines do indicate that comprehensive mental health assessment is required. Importantly, health care providers do tend to read the full guideline publications, and not just the summary chart you linked.

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

The midwest is where i feel seen ❤️

[Midwest vs. The Rest @midwestern_ope]

In the Midwest it is customary to say “all good no worries” when it is not all good and there are plenty of worries

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

I'm especially looking forward to working with @AyaOncologist in improving health disparities, outcomes, and psychosexual functioning among young people with cancer, especially among underserved populations, including AYAs who identify as LGBTQ+.

[Ilayna Mehrtens, PhD @IlaynaM]

I'm incredibly honored and excited to for the opportunity to remain a part of our remarkable AYA oncology team and to build our psychosocial support program for AYAs and families who are impacted by cancer.