Keayra Morris, MD

Keayra became interested in med-psych through her previous research in psychoneuroimmunology which explored the ways in which psychological wellbeing influences disease. In her free time, she enjoys playing cribbage with her boyfriend, tending to their many plants, and hanging out with their two kitties Ayla and Misty.

Outcomes of hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) continue to improve; however, the process remains physically and psychologically demanding. As many as 80% of patients receiving a HCT report experiencing sleep disturbances during their recovery. Sleep disturbance is a prevalent, persistent, and distressing problem for these patients and can contribute to poor transplant outcomes including decreased disease-free survival and increased transplant-related mortality. The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of implementing a Mindfulness Awareness Practices for Insomnia (MAP-I) intervention for patients with multiple myeloma receiving an autologous stem cell transplant.