Keith Crabtree, PhD

Keith Crabtree, PhD

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Keith Crabtree, PhD, is a member of the Communications Department at St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

POSTS By Keith Crabtree, PhD

The most important thing for parents and caregivers is to take care of themselves first.

Self-care: The No. 1 thing you can do for your child

Posted by Keith Crabtree, PhD | Aug 21, 2020

This psychologist gives advice on caring for infant and toddler mental health, and the No. 1 thing to do isn’t what you would expect. %

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St. Jude School Program uses technology to connect teachers to students amid a pandemic

St. Jude School Program uses technology to connect teachers to students amid a pandemic

Posted by Keith Crabtree, PhD | Jul 22, 2020

Read how teachers work to make school as normal as possible for these pediatric cancer patients – first, get some toothpicks and gummies...

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A not-so-bitter pill to swallow

A not-so-bitter pill to swallow

Posted by Keith Crabtree, PhD | Aug 7, 2019

Pill swallowing should be easy – imagine the stress when the pills are life-saving and you have a physical condition that makes it difficult – what then?

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‘Black hole’ of cancer journey? Transition oncology fills that gap

‘Black hole’ of cancer journey? Transition oncology program fills the gap

Posted by Keith Crabtree, PhD | Jun 15, 2019

You’re just out of cancer treatment – now what? Read about the transition oncology program that helps young cancer patients get back to living.

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What hidden hazards lie beneath the surface of genome editing?

What hidden hazards lie beneath the surface of genome editing?

Posted by Keith Crabtree, PhD | Apr 22, 2019

Are you sure? Understanding the possible traps and dangers with gene editing.

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Bereaved parents reflect on difficult conversations

Bereaved parents reflect on difficult conversations

Posted by Keith Crabtree, PhD | Mar 26, 2019

Remember these three things when you’re about to have a conversation with parents of a sick or dying child.

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‘There’s no bad weather, only bad clothes’

‘There’s no bad weather, only bad clothes’

Posted by Keith Crabtree, PhD | Feb 26, 2019

It wasn’t that big of a culture shock to come from Sweden to Memphis, and then she experienced the heat and humidity and reconsidered everything.

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The St. Jude Psychology Clinic: When things are really hard

The St. Jude Psychology Clinic: When things are really hard

Posted by Keith Crabtree, PhD | May 4, 2018

Learn how psychologists use psychological interventions to help pediatric patients with life-threatening diseases maintain positive mental health during treatment.

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Yoga rehab helps pineoblastoma patient regain strength, coordination

Yoga rehab helps pineoblastoma patient regain strength, coordination

Posted by Keith Crabtree, PhD | Jul 12, 2017

Find out how Trinity uses yoga and make-believe creatures to regain her strength and coordination after pineoblastoma, a type of childhood cancer.

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2017 NCCN Young Investigator Award granted to Stewart

Stewart receives 2017 NCCN Foundation Young Investigator Award

Posted by Keith Crabtree, PhD | Jun 21, 2017

Dr. Beth Stewart studies specific pediatric cancer mutations. Read how she’ll use an NCCN Young Investigator Award to improve cancer treatment outcomes.

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