Behavioural sciences for medical students Saeed Wahass, Pg/Dip. Neuropsychol., Ph.D., CPsychol., AFBPsS
Division of Clinical Psychology Department of Psychiatry
What are the behavioural sciences? • Psychology • Sociology • psychiatry • Anthropology
Definition of psychology • The science of mind and mental process
Psychology, health and illness • Definitions – – –
Health Illness Behaviour • Healthy behaviour • Unhealthy behaviour
Psychology, health and illness • Impact of behaviour on health and illness • Impact of illness on behaviour • Compliance • Quality of life • Coping mechanisms • Thoughts and illness
What you expect as health providers from psychology and behavioural sciences
• Personal • Scientific • professional