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Sarah C Westen, PhD

Child Psychologist, Clinical Health Psychologist

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Research at a glance

Top areas of exploration

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 , 7 publications
  • Glycated Hemoglobin , 6 publications
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 , 5 publications
  • Diabetes Mellitus , 4 publications

Research activity

56 publications

758 citations

Why is this important?

Focus

Dr. Westen's patient-oriented clinical research focuses on biopsychosocial factors related to health engagement.Dr. Westen’s research in diabetes has won multiple recognitions with support through the NIH and American Psychological Association.

My publications

56 publications

2025

Efficacy and Safety of GLP-1 RAs in Children and Adolescents With Obesity or Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

JAMA pediatrics

PubMed Publisher's site

2025

Risk of Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors, Depression, and Anxiety with GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Children and Adolescents: A Target Trial Emulation Study.

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences

PubMed Publisher's site

2025

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Psychological Intervention for Internalized Health-Related Stigma Among Adults With Chronic Health Conditions: Preliminary Investigation

JMIR Formative Research

Publisher's site