PSYC 54.02 Health Psychology

This course will explore the relationship between psychology and health.  We will study clinical psychology research and treatment contributions to 1) health promotion; 2) chronic physical illness; and 3) interaction with the US healthcare system. This course utilizes a multi-modal learning approach and will include lectures, readings, small and large group class discussions, videos, guest speakers, and self-reflection of each student’s own health behavior. Through in-depth study of topics such as lifestyle and health, stress, cancer and palliative care, chronic physical pain, and insomnia, we will explore illness and the individual/family, adherence/self-management, and medical treatment issues including doctor/patient/medical system aspects of care.   

Instructor

Detzer

Prerequisite

PSYC 1 or PSYC 6

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SOC

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