Alexandra N. Murray, PhD

Clinical Health Psychologist at the Breast Center @ClevelandClinic. Opinions are my own. She/her.

[kathleen ashton phd @stress_doc]

Thanks for featuring our team’s approach for the psychological treatment of breast cancer patients! @alexmurrayphd #bcsm @CleClinicMD

[kathleen ashton phd @stress_doc]

This is heartbreaking. Please make mental health part of the medical culture.

[Alexandra N. Murray, PhD @alexmurrayphd]

The big idea: should we drop the distinction between mental and physical health? | Health, mind and body books | The Guardian https://t.co/d1j53AKAkm

[Alexandra N. Murray, PhD @alexmurrayphd]

Currently accepting applications for a clinical psychologist to join our growing team at the Cleveland Clinic Breast Center! Please see attached link for information and app instructions on Practice Match. DM with any questions! #breastcancer #psychologistjobs @ClevelandClinic

[kathleen ashton phd @stress_doc]

Calling psycho-oncologists and womens health specialists: We are accepting applications for an Integrated Health Psychologist for Cleveland Clinic Breast Center! Come join our team!!| Cleveland Clinic | Physician Jobs | https://t.co/YOAOMegkgF | 594777 https://t.co/ozDTXVs6je

[Stephanie Valente @DrStephValente]

HUGE thank you to @CWFCleveland @CleClinicMD Fairview Hospital and all the sponsors and teams for a successful Triumph for the Cure charity event!! https://t.co/GvXKPd5AUz Funds go directly to #breastcancer patients in financial need

[Dr Kristin Neff @self_compassion]

10 Self-Compassion Practices for the Crisis in Ukraine 💙 #selfcompassion

[Alexandra N. Murray, PhD @alexmurrayphd]

We are hiring! Looking for a psychologist with oncology/integrated healthcare expertise to join our growing psychology program in the Breast Center @ClevelandClinic. See link in post for job description application instructions!

[kathleen ashton phd @stress_doc]

Calling psycho-oncologists and womens health specialists: We are accepting applications for an Integrated Health Psychologist for Cleveland Clinic Breast Center! Come join our team!!| Cleveland Clinic | Physician Jobs | https://t.co/YOAOMegkgF | 594777 https://t.co/ozDTXVs6je

[kathleen ashton phd @stress_doc]

Come join our amazing multidisciplinary team!

[Alexandra N. Murray, PhD @alexmurrayphd]

A look at the increased demands for mental and behavioral healthcare across age groups since the COVID pandemic in Ohio. This article includes some tips about speeding up the search for a provider if you’re having trouble finding one for yourself or for your child.

[Leslie Heinberg PhD @LeslieHeinberg]

‘Greater need than ever before:’ Too few therapists to cope with COVID-19 pandemic mental health crisis - https://t.co/8Tob9tfNt6 https://t.co/Zd8YlHQQIv

[Alexandra N. Murray, PhD @alexmurrayphd]

Incredible closing keynote #APOS2022 @APOSHQ with striking data on the global pain gap, the needs for advocacy for alleviation of suffering and increased access to palliative care across the world. 🌏

[Felicia Knaul @FeliciaKnaul]

When looking at projected total need of opioids the European benchmark is a fraction of a fraction–almost nothing–we insist that the #PalliativeCare services essential package is available to everyone everywhere by 2030 in countries of all levels of income https://t.co/pjOx9hJcGQ

[@psych.onc.marcus @OncPsycho]

Financial toxicity a frequently overlooked side effect of cancer. However, psycho oncology factors this in to treating the whole person.#apos2022 brought this up as a frequent area of distress.@APOSHQ

[APOS @APOSHQ]

Honored to bear witness to the experiences of our members and their personal stories of cancer while working in oncology and palliative care. Profound insights for us all to inspire meaningful changes in our work and humble our hearts. #APOSTogetherWhileApart

[Claire Conley @DrClaireC]

Wow - what a fantastic Opening Keynote from @DrWinkfield at the @APOSHQ virtual meeting! My biggest take-away? Psycho-oncology providers are uniquely positioned to address cancer health disparities, and we MUST take on the role of advocates! #MovingForwardTogether #APOS2022

[Dr. Jade Wu @jadewuphd]

“We go through life thinking we’ve rested because we have gotten…sleep — but…we are missing out on the other types of rest we desperately need. The result is a culture of high-achieving, high-producing, chronically tired and chronically burned-out individuals.”- @DrDaltonSmith

[Alexandra N. Murray, PhD @alexmurrayphd]

Tips from a sleep psychologist (who also happens to be a fab former supervisor of yours truly 😁). 😴🕺🏻😴🕺🏻

[Happify by Twill @Twill_happify]

How to have a good day after a bad night of sleep. https://t.co/0zb3Q3U24f

[Alexandra N. Murray, PhD @alexmurrayphd]

Proud and inspired by my friend and fellow clinical health psychologist @DrBryan_Davis, working hard to further integrate mental and behavioral health into routine care for those with chronic health conditions. 👏🏽👏🏽

[Bryan Davis @DrBryan_Davis]

https://t.co/ajOMWLzqcT

[Alexandra N. Murray, PhD @alexmurrayphd]

Tips for those with kiddos who may soon be getting their COVID vaccine. 💉

Some highlights: be truthful, validate feelings, empower choices (eg, ask if they want to look), use numbing agent if available, and offer lots and lotsa praise. 🙂

[André Picard @picardonhealth]

12 tips for minimizing kids' pain and anxiety while getting a shot of any kind, by @angie_leventis https://t.co/tnVaq1NV0Q via @medical_xpress @CaulfieldTim #vaccination #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

[Alexandra N. Murray, PhD @alexmurrayphd]

A skill that I teach to many patients for managing overwhelming stress, “instead of allowing them to be all-consuming, effective tools like diaphragmatic breathing can actively help individuals cope with many aspects of life.”

[Michigan Medicine @umichmedicine]

LISTEN UP: Gastrointestinal psychologist Dr. Megan Riehl (@DrRiehl) will discuss diaphragmatic breathing and the brain-gut connection on The Paul W. Smith Show tomorrow at 7 a.m. (ET) on @wjrradio. You don’t want to miss this one: https://t.co/ml9lKVvbuG