Integrated Course (IC)
Aims
At the end of the course students will obtain:
- knowledge of the theoretical bases of Health Psychology
- mastery of the concepts of physical and mental health from an evolutionary perspective
- practical tools for the application of knowledge in different healthcare fields
Programme
The course aims to develop psychological knowledge and skills for managing the relationship between individual/health/illness in different healthcare settings.
In particular, the following will be explored:
- the theoretical basis of the subject: an interdisciplinary approach;
- the relationship between physical health, mental health and disease from an evolutionary perspective;
- the concept of health from the biomedical model to the biopsychosocial model;
- the role of the psychologist in healthcare organizations – perspectives and opportunities.
The alternation of lessons with theoretical content and presentation of practical examples/cases, exercises and testimonies of professionals in the healthcare sector is expected
Exam
The exam will take place in oral form.
Participation and degree of interest/involvement during the lessons will be evaluated together with knowledge of the material provided during the course and one of the texts in the bibliography (individual choice).
Bibliography
- Braibanti P., Ripensare la salute, Franco Angeli, Milano, 2015.
- Lorenzini R., Scarinci A. Dal malessere al benessere, Franco Angeli, Milano, 2013.
- De Piccoli N., Salute e qualità della vita nella società del benessere. Carrocci, 2014.