Bradley Jerson, PhD

Pediatric Psychologist

Dr. Brad Jerson is a pediatric psychologist in the Division of Gastroenterology at Connecticut Children’s. He helps patients and families adjust to the psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute illness, while promoting positive health behaviors to optimize quality of life. With specialized training in problems that frequently co-occur with medical conditions such as stress, anxiety, depression, and pain, Dr. Jerson can work with you, your family, and your medical provider to discuss how evidence-based treatment options could be integrated into your medical plan.

Education

Fordham Graduate School of Social Services

Fellowship

Yale Child Study Center

  • Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

  • Jerson B., Lamparyk K., van Tilburg MAL. (2019) A review of psychological treatments for vomiting associated with paediatric functional gastrointestinal disorders. Current Opinion in Pediatrics
  • Wakefield, E. O., & Jerson, B. (2017). Social influences in the evaluation and treatment of biopsychosocial contributors to adolescent chronic pain. Topics in Pain Management, 32(9), 1-8.
  • Jerson, B., D’Urso, C., Arnon, R., Miloh, T., Iyer, K., Kerkar, N, Annunziato, R.A. (2013). Adolescents living with liver disease as peer mentors: A program to improve adherence. Pediatric Transplantation, 17(7), 612-620.
  • Annunziato, R.A., Jerson, B., Seidel, J., & Glenwick, D. (2012). The psychosocial challenges of solid organ transplant recipients during childhood. Pediatric Transplantation, 16(7), 803-811.
  • View Dr. Jerson’s ResearchGate profile

Dr. Jerson is on Twitter @DrBradJerson

Locations Where I See Patients

Exterior view of 10 Birdseye Drive in Farmington

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care & Infusion Center – Farmington (10 Birdseye Rd)

10 Birdseye Road
Farmington, CT06032
United States

Recent Blog Posts by Bradley S. Jerson, PhD

Young child with a stomach ache
Blog - Growing Healthy

“My Stomach Hurts!” Anxiety, or Something Else?

Preteen girl leaning against locker, not thrilled
Blog - Growing Healthy

What to Do When Your Child or Teen Doesn’t Want to Go Back to School

Young adult looking at their phone
Blog - Growing Healthy

Social Media and Youth Mental Health: Why the New National Advisory?

Parent comforting teenager
Blog - Growing Healthy

How to Check On Your Child’s Mental Health