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PSY6243 Health Psychology
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisites:
PSY5201 Clinical Psychology 2 or
PSY5272 Clinical Psychology 2 or
PSY6177 Clinical Psychology 2 and
PSY5202 Clinical Psychology 3 or
PSY5273 Clinical Psychology 3 or
PSY6180 Applied Psychology 1: Principles of Community Psychology
 
Description:
The aim of this unit is to prepare students in the application of advanced psychological theory and models to the prevention and treatment of health problems as well as the enhancement of improvements in health. Major health issues covered include pain management, healthy ageing, substance use, adherence to treatment, eating disorders and suicide.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
I69Master of Psychology
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2012 VET: 3/15/2012