What is Health Psychology?

Health Psychologists use a multidisciplinary perspective to promote positive health behaviors, encourage behavioral change and behavioral maintenance. Health Psychologists are frequently part of multidisciplinary teams conducting research and delivering interventions in academic, clinical, research, governmental, and community settings. For more information about the field of Health Psychology,please see Society for Health Psychology, Division 38 of the American Psychological Association.

The Doctoral Program in Health Psychology at UNC Charlotte offers training in one of the following concentration areas:

• Clinical Health Psychology program
• Community Health Psychology program
• Behavioral Science Health Psychology program