Integrative Health Psychology   [Archived Catalog]
2023-2024 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Summer Addendum
   

PSY 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. Students will explore the reciprocal relationship between psychological and medical health. This course is cross-listed as CSIH 4050. (3 credits) 3 credit(s)