Health Psychology

What Will You Learn?

• Health Psychology Introduction: Understand the fundamental concepts and scope of health psychology, exploring its role in promoting wellness and preventing illness.
• Models of Health Behavior: Explore influential models like the Health Belief Model and the Transtheoretical Model, which help understand health-related behaviors and motivation for change.
• Stress and Coping: Learn about the negative impact of stress on health, different types of stress responses, and effective coping strategies to manage stress.
• Chronic Conditions and Resilience: Explore how chronic conditions are influenced by psychological factors such as optimism, stress, and resilience, and discover strategies to build resilience in the face of illness.
• Biopsychosocial Approach: Embrace the holistic Biopsychosocial Model, which highlights the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors in health and well-being.
• Coping Strategies: Differentiate between adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms and explore how these strategies impact health outcomes in various contexts.