PSYCH336 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Phlegm, Psychopathology, Vincent De Paul
7 Nov 2017
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C ha pt er 1 : t he evolut i on of c li n ic a l psy cholog y. In countries with established market economies, the economic burden of mental disorders, mental illness, and suicide in terms of health care costs and lost productivity is second to cardiovascular conditions. Lifestyle and psychosocial factors related to many of the causes of death in western countries: there is evidence that psychological services can dramatically reduce the negative health impact of these risk factors. Defining the nature and scope of clinica l psychology. Inevitable that each of us will be affected by mental health issues either directly or indirectly. Clinical psychology focuses on developing assessment strategies and interventions to deal with the various mental health experiences that people go through. Clinical psychology is a science-based progression: development of effective assessment, prevention, and intervention services relies on basic research into the nature of emotional distress and well-being.
