Semester 1 Topic: Health psychology is a broad field, encompassing the interactions between emotions, attitudes, social factors, behaviour and physical well-being, and is the fastest growing specialty area in psychology. Its principles include a strong interdisciplinary approach, a focus on real-world problems, and a commitment to improving people's well-being. This course explores the strengths and limitations of health psychology, particularly in its application to the public health setting. Although there is great potential for psychology to contribute to public health initiatives, health psychology in practice is often unnecessarily restricted by a focus on individualistic and... -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Christina Lee (Sem 1), Dr Michael Philipp (Sem 2).
