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 as CSIH 4050 3 credit(s)
