Health Psychology
Exploring the interplay between behavior and medicine, this subcategory examines how lifestyle choices impact health and the role of behavior in the cause, prevention, and management of illness.
Focusing on the psychological aspects of dealing with chronic illnesses, this category offers insights into how individuals cope with long-term health conditions.
Centered on strategies to promote healthy behavior changes, this subcategory evaluates techniques for modifying unhealthy behaviors linked to heightened disease risk.
Bridging psychology and immunology, Psychoneuroimmunology studies the influence of mental states on the immune system and overall health.
Investigating the relationship between stress and physical health, this category explores how stress contributes to health problems and how individuals can effectively manage stress.
Pain Management within health psychology centers on understanding psychological factors that contribute to pain and developing interventions to alleviate pain and improve quality of life.
This category delves into the psychological factors that contribute to addiction, as well as strategies for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
This subcategory focuses on promoting health and well-being through preventive measures and lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of disease.
Exploring the psychological repercussions of medical conditions, this category examines how psychological factors can affect the onset and course of physical diseases.
Analyzing the communication between patients and healthcare providers, this subcategory looks at how this relationship impacts treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
This category focuses on the unique psychological aspects of children's health care, including coping with chronic illness and adherence to treatment in pediatric populations.
Targeting the specific health issues and psychological aspects of women's health, this subcategory looks at factors that uniquely impact women's health across the lifespan.
Examining the psychological aspects affecting men's health, this field studies the social and behavioral factors that influence men's approach to health and illness.
Focusing on the aging population, this subcategory examines the psychological processes associated with aging and their implications on health and well-being.
Sexual Health Psychology addresses the emotional and psychological factors involved in sexual health and functioning, aiming to improve sexual well-being and treat sexual dysfunctions.
This category encompasses the use of psychological assessment tools and techniques to evaluate and monitor the mental health of individuals in various health settings.