Nature, Scope and its interdisciplinary and socio-cultural contexts. The relationship of health psychology with Clinical Psychology, Behavioral medicine, Gender and health. Role of the Health Psychologist.
Biopsychosocial perspective. Eastern approaches : Zen Buddhism, Concept of Sthita Prajna (Bhagvad Gita), Behavioral Referents of the concept of Anasakti. Health-related beliefs.
Behavioral Risk Factors (e.g., drug and alcohol use; Unsafe sexual behavior; smoking, diet and sedentary life style), Development of health habits and reduction of unhealthy behavior.
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Prevention.
Type A Behavior Pattern, Cardio-vascular Disorders; AIDS/HIV; Diabetes Mellitus; Pain; Cancer.