Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical and Health Psychology
Course Code
VPUPK_293
Branch of Science
Psychology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jeļena Koļesņikova
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, Dzirciema Street 16, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To develop understanding of the concepts of clinical and health psychology, biopsychosocial approach to illness and health, to deepen the understanding of the work of a psychologist in the healthcare system, as well as to improve skills in using psychological assessment and support methods/interventions.
Preliminary Knowledge
General psychology, biological principles of psyche and psychophysiology. Clinical psychology, health psychology, pathopsychology, psychological assessment.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students explain terminology of clinical and health psychology. Define main terms used in health prevention. Define social determinants of health and describe them. Explain the concepts of the risk factor, health determinant and confounding factor in the context of multi-causal theories of diseases. Define and describe models and theories of health behaviour. Identify and describe concepts of health and illness perception. Describe the manifestations of mental disorders and describe the process of their formation in the context of the biopsychosocial model. Describe the nature of pain, methods of assessment and control techniques. Define methods of psychological assessment and treatment (interventions) in health care system.
Skills
1.Use the correct concepts of health and illness. Choose and justify the most appropriate theoretical model for health prevention. Evaluate presence of social factors in the evolving and presence of different diseases. Compare health behaviour theories and models. Apply knowledge to assess a client/patient health and illness perceptions, as well as health behaviour and formulate goals for health-oriented behaviours. Detect, differentiate and describe psychopathological symptoms and syndromes in children, adolescents and adults. Choose and analyse the methods of psychological assessment and assistance.
Competences
1.Discuss concepts of health and disease. Independently choose the most appropriate, theory-based health promotion model for a specific target group and a health problem. Independently (in learning simulation) use theories and models of health and illness perception as well as health behaviour planning and goal setting. Choose effective interventions to correct health and illness perceptions, promote health behaviour, prevent health-compromising behaviour, and control pain (in learning simulation). Students critically evaluate methods of psychological assessment and treatment (intervention) applicable in the healthcare facilities.
Assessment
Individual work
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1. Prepare paper on health behavior theory/model and clinical case analysis.
2. Prepare for the final examination.
3. Provide feedback at the end of the study course (fill in the questionnaire).
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Examination
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1. Prepares and presents work on the health behaviour theory / model (case study) in the set time (50%).
2. Prepares a presentation (PowerPoint) on the clinical case and psychological assistance plan, also presents the work in the student group and answers questions (30%).
3. Final examination – a written examination consisting of ten questions (20%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Psychological assessment and treatment methods for different groups of clients/patients.
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Introduction to clinical and health psychology.
Description
Annotation: Introduction to clinical and health psychology.
Topics covered during the class: Study course requirements and evaluation criteria.
Introduction to clinical and health psychology.
Literature: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
Butcher, J. N., Hooley, J. M., & Mineka, S. (2022). Abnormal psychology (16th edition). London: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN 10: 0205944280 ISBN 13: 9780205944286
Mārtinsone, K., Sudraba, V. (red.). (2019). Veselības psiholoģija. Teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. RSU izdevniecība.
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Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents.
Diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Intellectual developmental disorders.
Description
Annotation: Methods of psychological help for different client/patient groups.
Topics covered during the class: Methods of psychological help for different client/patient groups.
Literature: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5rd edition. Butcher, J. N., Hooley, J. M., & Mineka, S. (2022). Abnormal psychology (16th edition). London: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN 10: 0205944280 ISBN 13: 9780205944286
Pasaules Veselības Organizācija, (2022). Starptautiskā statistiskā slimību un veselības problēmu klasifikācijas, vienpadsmitā (11.) redakcija.
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Psychological assessment and treatment methods for different groups of clients/patients.
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Perception of health and disease. Theories and models of health behaviour.
Description
Annotation: Perception of health and disease. Theories and models of health behaviour.
Topics covered during the class: Perception determines emotional state, stress level, and behavior, but behavior influences disease course and outcome.
Theories/models of health behavior:
· health belief model;
· plānotās uzvedības teorija;
· pamatotas rīcības teorija;
· aizsardzības motivēšanas teorija;
· sociāli kognitīvā teorija;
· transteorētiskais jeb pārmaiņu posmu modelis;
· pašregulācijas modelis.
Literature: Mārtinsone, K., Sudraba, V. (red.). (2019). Veselības psiholoģija. Teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. RSU izdevniecība.
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Auditorium
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2
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Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents.
Diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Intellectual developmental disorders.
Description
Annotation: Methods of psychological help for different client/patient groups.
Topics covered during the class: Methods of psychological help for different client/patient groups.
Literature: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5rd edition. Butcher, J. N., Hooley, J. M., & Mineka, S. (2022). Abnormal psychology (16th edition). London: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN 10: 0205944280 ISBN 13: 9780205944286
Pasaules Veselības Organizācija, (2022). Starptautiskā statistiskā slimību un veselības problēmu klasifikācijas, vienpadsmitā (11.) redakcija.
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The role of pain, its measurement, physiology and neurochemical basis.
Description
Annotation: The role of pain, its measurement, physiology and neurochemical basis.
Topics covered during the class: Acute and chronic pain. Assessment and prevention (management) of chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
Literature: Flaten, M. A., & al'Absi, M. (Eds.). (2016). Neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion : Psychological and clinical implications. ProQuest Ebook Central https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.db.rsu.lv
Wieser, M. J. & Pauli. P. (2016). The neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion : psychological and clinical implications. Elsevier.
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Health. Disease prevention and health promotion.
Promoting mental health.
Description
Annotation: Health. Disease prevention and health promotion.
Promoting mental health.
Topics covered during the class: Public mental health: situation, promotion, citizen involvement.
Literature: 1. Vrublevska J., Trapencieris M., Snikere S., Grinberga D., Velika B., Pudule I., Rancans E. (2017). The 12-month prevalence of depression and health care utilization in the general population of Latvia. J Affect Disord., 1; 210:204-210.
2. Grīnberga D., Velika B., Pudule I., Gavare I., Villeruša A. (2019). Latvijas iedzīvotāju veselību ietekmējošo paradumu pētījums, 2018. Rīga: Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs.
3. Pulmanis T. 2015. Stigma pret psihisku saslimšanu – no situācijas līdz risinājumiem. AIPAP:aktuāla informācija par atkarību problēmām. Rīga: Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs.
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Health. Disease prevention and health promotion.
Promoting mental health.
Description
Annotation: Health. Disease prevention and health promotion.
Promoting mental health.
Topics covered during the class: Public mental health: situation, promotion, citizen involvement.
Literature: 1. Vrublevska J., Trapencieris M., Snikere S., Grinberga D., Velika B., Pudule I., Rancans E. (2017). The 12-month prevalence of depression and health care utilization in the general population of Latvia. J Affect Disord., 1; 210:204-210.
2. Grīnberga D., Velika B., Pudule I., Gavare I., Villeruša A. (2019). Latvijas iedzīvotāju veselību ietekmējošo paradumu pētījums, 2018. Rīga: Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs.
3. Pulmanis T. 2015. Stigma pret psihisku saslimšanu – no situācijas līdz risinājumiem. AIPAP:aktuāla informācija par atkarību problēmām. Rīga: Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents.
Diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Intellectual developmental disorders.
Description
Annotation: Methods of psychological help for different client/patient groups.
Topics covered during the class: Methods of psychological help for different client/patient groups.
Literature: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5rd edition. Butcher, J. N., Hooley, J. M., & Mineka, S. (2022). Abnormal psychology (16th edition). London: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN 10: 0205944280 ISBN 13: 9780205944286
Pasaules Veselības Organizācija, (2022). Starptautiskā statistiskā slimību un veselības problēmu klasifikācijas, vienpadsmitā (11.) redakcija.
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Auditorium
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The role of pain, its measurement, physiology and neurochemical basis.
Description
Annotation: The role of pain, its measurement, physiology and neurochemical basis.
Topics covered during the class: Acute and chronic pain. Assessment and prevention (management) of chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
Literature: Flaten, M. A., & al'Absi, M. (Eds.). (2016). Neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion : Psychological and clinical implications. ProQuest Ebook Central https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.db.rsu.lv
Wieser, M. J. & Pauli. P. (2016). The neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion : psychological and clinical implications. Elsevier.
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The modern classification of personality disorders.
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Introduction to clinical and health psychology.
Description
Annotation: Introduction to clinical and health psychology.
Topics covered during the class: Study course requirements and evaluation criteria.
Introduction to clinical and health psychology.
Literature: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
Butcher, J. N., Hooley, J. M., & Mineka, S. (2022). Abnormal psychology (16th edition). London: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN 10: 0205944280 ISBN 13: 9780205944286
Mārtinsone, K., Sudraba, V. (red.). (2019). Veselības psiholoģija. Teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. RSU izdevniecība.
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Psychological assessment and treatment methods for different groups of clients/patients.
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Psychological assessment and treatment methods for different groups of clients/patients.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents.
Diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Intellectual developmental disorders.
Description
Annotation: Methods of psychological help for different client/patient groups.
Topics covered during the class: Methods of psychological help for different client/patient groups.
Literature: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5rd edition. Butcher, J. N., Hooley, J. M., & Mineka, S. (2022). Abnormal psychology (16th edition). London: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN 10: 0205944280 ISBN 13: 9780205944286
Pasaules Veselības Organizācija, (2022). Starptautiskā statistiskā slimību un veselības problēmu klasifikācijas, vienpadsmitā (11.) redakcija.
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Methods of psychological treatment: Substance Use Disorders. Gambling addiction.
Description
Annotation: Methods of psychological treatment: Substance Use Disorders. Gambling addiction.
Topics covered during the class: Methods of psychological treatment.
Literature: Butcher, J. N., Hooley, J. M., & Mineka, S. (2022). Abnormal psychology (16th edition). London: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN 10: 0205944280 ISBN 13: 9780205944286
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Topics
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Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents.
Diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Intellectual developmental disorders.
Description
Annotation: Methods of psychological help for different client/patient groups.
Topics covered during the class: Methods of psychological help for different client/patient groups.
Literature: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5rd edition. Butcher, J. N., Hooley, J. M., & Mineka, S. (2022). Abnormal psychology (16th edition). London: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN 10: 0205944280 ISBN 13: 9780205944286
Pasaules Veselības Organizācija, (2022). Starptautiskā statistiskā slimību un veselības problēmu klasifikācijas, vienpadsmitā (11.) redakcija.
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Auditorium
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The role of pain, its measurement, physiology and neurochemical basis.
Description
Annotation: The role of pain, its measurement, physiology and neurochemical basis.
Topics covered during the class: Acute and chronic pain. Assessment and prevention (management) of chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
Literature: Flaten, M. A., & al'Absi, M. (Eds.). (2016). Neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion : Psychological and clinical implications. ProQuest Ebook Central https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.db.rsu.lv
Wieser, M. J. & Pauli. P. (2016). The neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion : psychological and clinical implications. Elsevier.
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Topics
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The role of pain, its measurement, physiology and neurochemical basis.
Description
Annotation: The role of pain, its measurement, physiology and neurochemical basis.
Topics covered during the class: Acute and chronic pain. Assessment and prevention (management) of chronic pain. Pain control techniques.
Literature: Flaten, M. A., & al'Absi, M. (Eds.). (2016). Neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion : Psychological and clinical implications. ProQuest Ebook Central https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.db.rsu.lv
Wieser, M. J. & Pauli. P. (2016). The neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion : psychological and clinical implications. Elsevier.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Perception of health and disease. Theories and models of health behaviour.
Description
Annotation: Perception of health and disease. Theories and models of health behaviour.
Topics covered during the class: Perception determines emotional state, stress level, and behavior, but behavior influences disease course and outcome.
Theories/models of health behavior:
· health belief model;
· plānotās uzvedības teorija;
· pamatotas rīcības teorija;
· aizsardzības motivēšanas teorija;
· sociāli kognitīvā teorija;
· transteorētiskais jeb pārmaiņu posmu modelis;
· pašregulācijas modelis.
Literature: Mārtinsone, K., Sudraba, V. (red.). (2019). Veselības psiholoģija. Teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. RSU izdevniecība.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods of psychological treatment: Substance Use Disorders. Gambling addiction.
Description
Annotation: Methods of psychological treatment: Substance Use Disorders. Gambling addiction.
Topics covered during the class: Methods of psychological treatment.
Literature: Butcher, J. N., Hooley, J. M., & Mineka, S. (2022). Abnormal psychology (16th edition). London: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN 10: 0205944280 ISBN 13: 9780205944286
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Psychological assessment and treatment methods for different groups of clients/patients.
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Psychological assessment and treatment methods for different groups of clients/patients.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Elias Abdalla-Filho, A. (2022). Personality Disorders in the 10th and 11th Editions of the International Classification of Diseases. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
2.
Hooley, J.M., Nock, M. K., & Butcher, J. N. (2021). Abnormal Psychology. Harlow, England: Pearson. 655.-726. lpp.
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Hosák, L., Malekirad, M., & Látalová, K. (2022). The Etiology of Mental Disorders. Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press.
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Johnny L. Matson. (2023). Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology : Integrating Theory and Research Into Practice. Springer.
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Koļesņikova, J., Mārtinsone, K., Freimane, G., un Mihailovs, I. J. (2022). Klīniskā un veselības psihologa profesionālā darbība veselības aprūpes vidē: aktualitāte, pieredze, izaicinājumi. Rīga: RSU, 32 lpp.
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Mārtinsone, K., Sudraba, V. (red.). (2019). Veselības psiholoģija. Teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. RSU izdevniecība.
Additional Reading
1.
American, A. O. P. (. (Ed.). (2020). Adhd : Evaluation and care. ProQuest Ebook Central
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Brownson R.C. et al. (2011). Evidence-based public health. Second ed. Oxford University Press, 293 p.
3.
Hayden, J. (2014). Introduction to health behavior theory (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
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Flaten, M. A., & al'Absi, M. (Eds.). (2016). Neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion : Psychological and clinical implications. ProQuest Ebook Central
5.
Hooley, J.M., Butcher, J. N., Nock, M. K., Mineka, S. (2017). Abnormal Psychology. Boston : Pearson, 792 lpp.
6.
Paul Bennett. (2015). EBOOK: Clinical Psychology: Psychopathology Through the Lifespan : Psychopathology Through the Lifespan. Open University Press.
7.
Wieser, M. J. & Pauli. P. (2016). The neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion: psychological and clinical implications. Elsevier.
8.
Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2015). Clinical interviewing. ProQuest Ebook Central
Other Information Sources
1.
International Journal of Clinical Health Psychology
2.
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
3.
Journal of Health Psychology
4.
Psychological Assessment