Clinical Health Psychology I: Theoretical and Scientific Foundations

Catalog description

In this course, students develop an understanding of the foundations of clinical health psychology. This course reviews theory and research relevant to clinical health psychology from a biopsychosocial perspective. Theories of health behaviors are introduced in relation to behavioral risk factors. The relevance of health psychology to health-relevant constructs, as well as specific diseases and health problems (e.g., stress, behavior change, adherence, mental status, sleep, pain, and substance use) are introduced and discussed. The roles of clinical health psychologists in research and clinical practice spanning primary to tertiary care are discussed. Issues pertaining to inter-professional education, training, and practice are covered throughout.