Mental and Physical Health in Juv...

Mental and Physical Health in Juvenile Spondyloarthritis: How Integrated Care Supports Children, Teens, and Families

Spondycast by The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)
S3 · E42
Jul 29, 2026
50:07

Episode notes

Alana Goldstein Leever, PsyD, a clinical psychologist who works directly with children and teens in pediatric rheumatology clinics, shares how mental health support can work alongside medical care to help young people and their families cope, build resilience, and feel supported.

Keywords

mental health
pain
juvenile spondyloarthritis
fatigue
pediatric rheumatology
emotional distress