Clinical health psychology addresses the interactions of psychological, social, cultural, and biological factors as they relate to health and well- being across diverse populations and settings. This course will cover a range of topics that are relevant to clinical services across diverse populations and settings to promote health and well-being and to prevent, treat, and manage illness and disability. Topics addressed in this course include health behaviors and risk factors for illness and poor health, psychological determinants of health, social/cultural determinants of health and health disparities, and chronic medical illnesses and physical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Semester Offered
Spring
Fall