Integrative Health Psychology   [Archived Catalog]
2021-2022 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

CSIH 4050 - Integrative Health Psychology


In the broadest sense, health psychology is the organized and systematic effort to apply the knowledge and skills of the behavioral sciences to human health and illness. This course emphasizes a biopsychosocial-spiritual-cultural approach to health. We will review a variety of topics, including lifestyle changes; coping with chronic pain; addressing health anxiety; chronic health conditions; health disparities; and healthcare systems.  Cross-listed with PSY 4050. 3 credit(s)