PHD in Health PsychologyOctober 15, 2015 – 05:23 pm
These are the minimum requirements for the PhD from the Biological and Health Psychology Program. The Biological and Health Psychology Program subsumes two academic tracks, one in Biological and Health Psychology alone, and the other in consortium with the Clinical Psychology Program. Except as noted, Clinical/Health Psychology Program students satisfy the same degree requirements as nonclinical Biological and Health Psychology Program students, in…
British Journal of Health PsychologyOctober 7, 2015 – 10:53 am
The Manchester Centre has strong affiliations with national and international research partners, NHS trusts, NICE and learned organisations. Within The University we have strong existing collaborations with research centres, institutes and schools from the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences; our collaborations enable us to undertake research across a broad range of applied health and behavioural medicine arenas. The configuration of the Faculty…
Theorists in PsychologyOctober 6, 2015 – 08:00 am
There is a conspiracy to hide the truth from us. What is the real story? Many people doubt, for example, the official story about the terrorist attacks of 9-11. Some people suspect there was another cause, a cover-up, a conspiracy. In a just published study, researchers have investigated not the 9-11 story, but instead the people who believe 9-11 conspiracy theories. The truth is out there. Why do some people believe 9-11 conspiracy theories? Do they…
Mental Health Careers ListFebruary 21, 2015 – 02:57 pm
The following mental health professionals can provide psychological assessments and therapy; however, cannot generally prescribe medications (although some states will allow it): Clinical Psychologist – A psychologist with a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited/designated program in psychology. Psychologists are trained to make diagnoses and provide individual and group therapy. School Psychologist – A psychologist with an advanced degree…
Health Psychology a Cultural ApproachAugust 5, 2011 – 03:55 pm
With a conversational style that conveys the excitement, research base, and real-world applications of the field, Regan A. R. Gurung introduces students to health psychology with an integrated cultural perspective. commendable goal of being comprehensive yet extremely accessible. Gurung focuses on key determinants of behavior, such as family, ethnicity, and religion, which are not always highlighted in health psychology books. Packed with the most…
Stephen BehnkeNovember 25, 2013 – 03:49 pm
Stephen Behnke is the Ethics Director at the American Psychological Association. Previously he was_an_instructor in psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He was also chief psychologist on the Day Hospital Unit of the Massachusetts Mental Health Center. He received his J.D. from Yale Law School and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Behnke has published on the criminal responsibility of individuals…
Health Psychology PHD ProgramsFebruary 6, 2015 – 02:29 pm
Education & Training Clinical Health Psychology Doctoral Training Programs As you search for programs that match your interests and needs, you are encouraged to review FAQs: How to Decide on a Training Program and the Research Competencies to help ensure that you will find a program that is a good fit for your interests and needs. The listing of clinical training programs in the table below are all members of the Council of Clinical Health…
