Health Psychology: Course Outlines (Apsy-405)

Unit #  Historical Background

• Definition
• Development and Scope of Health Psychology
• The Modern Concept of Health & Illness

Unit # 2 Theoretical Models In Health Psychology

• The Biopsychosocial Model
• The Health Belief Model
• Theory of Planned Behavior/Reasoned Action
• Trans Theoretical Model/Theories of Behavior Change
• Psychoneuroimmunology Model (PNI)

Unit # 3 The Psychology Of Health And Illness

• A Brief Introduction to Psycho Physiological Disorders
• The Immune System & Stress

Unit # 4 Psychological Factors Influencing Physical Health

• Illness Perceptions
• Health Beliefs

Unit #  5 Stress, Coping And Health

• Models of Stress: Seyle, Mason and Lazarus
• Stress & Illness (Assessment of Stress and Identification of Stressors)
• Stress Management

Unit # 6 Application Of Health Psychology With Reference To Specific     Physical Ailments And Unhealthy Life Styles  

• Risk factors, Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Psychological Interventions  
• Coronary Health Disease
• Cancer
• Pain
• AIDS
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Obesity and eating Disorders: Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa
• Substance Abuse Disorders : Smoking and Drinking Arthritis

Unit # 7 Grief And Bereavement

• Acceptance, Adjustment and Coping with Chronic and terminal Illness

Unit # 8 Psychological Interventions in Health Psychology 

•  In Order to develop Health Promoting Behaviors and Adjustments to Chronic Physical Conditions
• Cognitive Behavior Theory'
• Counseling