103TH0004X Health Psychologist
Description
A healthcare provider who helps patients cope with the mental and emotional aspects of physical health conditions. Health psychologists support people dealing with chronic illnesses, pain, stress, or adjusting to a new diagnosis. They offer counseling, teach coping skills, and help patients make healthy lifestyle changes. Patients can expect guidance in managing anxiety, depression, or habits like smoking that affect health, and support in improving overall well-being during medical treatment or recovery.
- Classification
- Psychologist
- Specialization
- Health