This course provides a scholarly synthesis of psychology's role in mental health, covering historical, theoretical, empirical, and applied dimensions. It explores conceptual models influencing clinical practice, mechanisms by which psychological factors affect health outcomes, the integration of psychology in primary care, the differentiated roles of mental health professionals, and practical strategies to foster emotional and mental well-being. The course emphasizes evidence-based practice, system-level contributions, and future directions in mental health research and care.

Licensed Psychologists Counseling Professionals Graduate-Level Clinicians Clinical Psychologists Health Psychologists Counseling Psychologists Psychoanalysts Psychodynamic Psychotherapists Psychiatrists Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists

Program Objectives

Describe 4 historical models informing contemporary mental health practice

Identify 3 psychological pathways linking mental and physical health outcomes

Explain 3 roles of psychologists across the severity spectrum of mental health conditions

Summarize 3 strategies psychologists can recommend to promote emotional well-being

Discuss 3 system-level contributions of psychology to integrated primary care and public health