The subject is an introduction to essential areas of health psychology, bio-psycho-social (spiritual) conception of human existence in health and illness. Students will acquire knowledge about the psychological aspects of long-term stress, health risk behaviour, problems of health and illness, quality of life, life satisfaction. During classes, students will explore the influence of psychological factors on health status, disease prevention and the disease itself, as well as, make an overview of the motivation of an individual to act towards health damage.
- Trainer/in: Jan Drahoňovský