PSYC9004 Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine

2017

4.5

10 x 3-hour seminars per semester

1 Admission into MPSC-Master of Psychology (Clinical)
1a Admission into PHDCP-Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
2 PSYC9005 - Further Applications of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and 2)

PSYC9061A has been successfully completed

The primary focus of this topic is to introduce the student to a range of chronic illnesses, and to understand the application of the biopsychosocial model for each illness. Cognitive behavioural models of some chronic illnesses will be presented, along with implications for treatment. Treatment approaches that seek to maximise a person's management of their chronic illness will be detailed. Overall, the aim of the topic is to teach students a framework within which they can approach psychological issues that influence outcome in chronic illnesses.

To introduce postgraduate students to a wide variety of evidence-based approaches that can be used with health issues
To develop skills in addressing complex issues related to the management of health from a psychological perspective

To develop an understanding of how bio-cognitive-social model can inform our understanding of working with people who have chronic illnesses
To develop an understanding of the issues and problems attached to specific chronic illnesses
To develop skills related to different ways of working with people or groups who have chronic illnesses

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