Overall objectives:

1. - Know the main comprehensive models of behavioral change in Health Psychology
2. - Recognize the main health challenges posed by the different stages of normative development and by chronic diseases
3 - Be able to implement interventions based on scientific evidence suitable for prevention and promotion of physical and mental health goals

Syllabus:

1. - Comprehensive models of behavioral change in health psychology
2. - Health Psychology and developmental transitions throughout the human life cycle
3. - Health Psychology in the face of adverse life events: understanding; evaluate and intervene in the quality of life of human beings and in their interpersonal relationships
4. - Health Psychology and chronic illness: Intervention modalities
5. - Health Psychology and promotion of mentally healthy lifestyle habits
6. - Psychological Intervention in Health Contexts Based on Scientific Evidence: Individual and Group; psychoeducation; outpatient interventions; palliative care

Literature/Sources:

Leal, I. & Ribeiro, J.P. (Eds) , 2021 , Manual de Psicologia da Saúde , Lisboa: Pactor
Oliveira, F. & Soares, L. , 2011 , Programa piloto de intervenção para pais de crianças com problemas de obesidade , Psicologia: Saúde & Doenças, Lisboa: Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia da Saúde
Roque, L. & Soares, L. , 2012 , Burnout numa amostra de psicólogos portugueses da RAM. 13(1), p. 2-14. . ISSN , Psicologia: Saúde & Doenças, Lisboa: Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia da Saúde
Soares, M. L. P., Almeida, A. M., Oliveira, F. & Roque, L. F. , 2011 , Desporto e Bem-Estar Psicológico numa Sociedade Pós Moderna , Revista De Psicologia Da IMED,
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Castonguay, L. & Beutler, L. (Eds) , 2016 , Principles of therapeutic change that work , Oxford: Oxford University Press
Direção Geral de Saúde , 2020 , Programas de Saúde Prioritários Metas de Saúde 2020 , DGS
Ellen Nolte and Martin McKee (Eds) , 2008 , Caring for people with chronic conditions. A health system perspective , Open University Press
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Jané-Llopis, E., & Barry, M. , 2005 , What makes mental health promotion effective? , IUHPE PROMOTION & EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
Classes will be expository, promoting discussion and critical analysis of current bibliographic references and videos demonstrating the modalities of psychological interventions applied in Health Psychology Assessment: 2 group works (50% each; recoverable in season of appeal) The 2 works are mandatory and are worth each 10 values Minimum rating 10 values