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health psychology

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Health psychology is an academic and applied field of psychology that examines the complex interplay between psychological processes (e.g., thoughts, emotions, behaviors), social factors, and physical health and illness. It is primarily concerned with understanding the psychological contributions to health promotion and maintenance, the prevention and treatment of illness, and the improvement of healthcare systems and policy.

Top Authors

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WB

Utrecht University

CL

University of Manchester

JW

King's College London

RS

Freie Universität Berlin

KI

Bowling Green State University

Top Institutions

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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, United States

Harvard University

Cambridge, United States

University College London

London, United Kingdom

Yale University

New Haven, United States

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, United States