Clinical Psychology
Assessment and diagnosis in clinical psychology involve various psychological testing and evaluation techniques to identify mental health disorders accurately.
Psychotherapy subcategory delves into diverse therapeutic models and approaches for treating mental illnesses, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
CBT is a psychotherapeutic approach focusing on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts through goal-oriented, systematic procedures.
This therapeutic approach explores unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior, with an aim of understanding the underlying psychosocial dynamics.
Specializing in the unique psychological needs and development of children and adolescents, including interventions and therapies tailored for younger populations.
Neuropsychology investigates the structure and function of the brain as they relate to specific psychological processes and behaviors, often involving brain injury or neurological conditions.
Health psychology focuses on how psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors contribute to physical health and illness.
Forensic psychology involves applying psychological principles to legal issues, including assessments of criminal behavior, and the treatment of offenders.
Treatment and study of the psychological aspects of substance abuse and dependence, including therapies for addiction recovery.
This subcategory handles the psychological impact of traumatic experiences and the methods for treating post-traumatic stress disorder and related conditions.
Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with several individuals simultaneously in a group setting.
Family therapy focuses on solving family problems through family systems theory and aims to improve family relationships and communication.
Couples therapy seeks to improve romantic relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts between partners.
Geropsychology is a branch of psychology addressing the mental health challenges faced by the elderly population.
This subcategory deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and study of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
Sexual dysfunction subcategory covers psychological interventions for sexual function problems in men and women.
Sleep disorders encompass the study and treatment of sleep abnormalities and disturbances within a clinical psychology framework.