PSY 2210: Health Psychology (2022-2023)

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This course will provide an introduction to the field of Health Psychology. The course will include an overview of how medical issues can impact psychological function as well as how psychological functioning can impact medical health outcomes. The course will cover topics such as: theories or models of health behavior change, emotional health and illness, cancer, and chronic pain. In addition, a review of current health care systems and health policy as they influence mental and physical health outcomes will be discussed.