Health Psychologist VS Clinical psychologist

Question 1

What is the role of a HP

Answer 1

understand how
1) Psychological
2) Emotional
3) Social
4) Behavioral factors
influence our health

Question 2

What will the role of HP never be

Answer 2

Convince or advise a patient

Question 3

What is the role of a HP

Answer 3

Make sure the patient understands the risks and consequences

Question 4

What are the tasks of a HP

Answer 4

1) Promote health behaviors: Help patient change their unhealthy behav. Like quit smoking, improve PA.
2) Teach coping strategies
3) Help with treatment adherence
4) Provide psychological support

Question 5

What is the primary focus of clinical psychologist

Answer 5

Diagnosing, treating and managing mental health disorders.

Question 6

What kind of strategies does a HP do

Answer 6

1) Follow patients lifestyle
2) Identitify and help change beliefs
3) Family therapy
4) Behavior change therapy
5) Improving functionality

Question 7

What do all HP, Clinical Psych and physician all do in common

Answer 7

1) Follow-ups
2) Mindfulness techniques
3) CBT
4) Acceptance
5) Symptom relief
6) Person-centered therapy