What is Health Psychology?

Health Psychology is a subsection of: 1. Clinical Psychology 2. Research Psychology

What does it focus on? Mind Body Environment

Health Psychology effects our health in terms of: Prevention Treatment Coping

What model does Health Psychology use? The Biopsychosocial model How can we apply this to cardiac health? – Biology = Predisposition – Psychology = Managing stress and anxiety – Social Environment = Behaviors

What are some health concerns Health Psychology works with? Overweight – Ch. 14 Smoking – Ch. 12 Drinking – Ch. 13 Cancer – Ch. 10 Cardiac disease – Ch. 9

Often a person’s health is based on Life Choices

In general, Health Psychology is the application of: Psychology to health