Foundations of Health Psychology

PSY60006 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn

Duration

  • 1 Semester or equivalent
     

Contact hours

  • 36 Hours

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.

2024 teaching periods

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
29 Jul 24 - 27 Oct 24

Results:
3 Dec 24

Last self enrolment:
11 Aug 24

Census:
31 Aug 24

Last withdraw without fail:
13 Sep 24

Prerequisites

Enrolment in:
DR-PHICP Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology), or
MA-PSYCLP Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), or DR-CLIPSY Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

Corequisites

Nil

Aims and objectives

The aim of this unit is to introduce the principles and practice of psychology as applied in general health settings. Prevention and treatment approaches are introduced.
 
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Analyse, appraise and explain the bi-directional relationships between biological, psychological, behavioural and social determinants of illness
2. Design and implement psychosocial/behavioural interventions appropriate for individuals’ physical health and well-being, tailored to individual risk factors and/or disease status.
3. Develop and assess major health campaigns which target major public health issues particularly in the context of co-occurring physical and psychological conditions.

Courses with unit

DR-PHICP Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology), or
MA-PSYCLP Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), or DR-CLIPSY Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)