Center for Psychology and Health
The APA Center for Psychology and Health is dedicated to highlighting and advancing the contributions of psychology to the overall improvement of health status—both mental and physical—and health care in our nation. In so doing, psychologists aid in the prevention and treatment of serious and chronic illness (such as diabetes and heart disease) by focusing on modifying unhealthy behaviors, such as poor diet, inadequate exercise and substance use.
The Center for Psychology and Health engages in a variety of cross-association and organizational collaborations to apply psychology's expertise to increase access to quality health care at a reduced cost.
For Students, Educators, and the Public
- Addressing the opioid crisis Psychology's unique role
- Psychology and Health in Action (PDF, 1MB)
- Role of Psychology in Treating Health Conditions Briefing sheets
- Primary Care and Psychology Special journal issue
- Psychologists in Integrated Care Web video series
- Minority fellowship Psychology Summer Institute
- Interprofessional Seminar Curriculum
- Expanding care for rural patients
- How the threat to end loan forgiveness could hurt access to care
- Connecting with caregivers
- What is integrated care?
- How psychologists promote health and well-being
- Five ways to make lifestyle changes that last
- APA’s Stress in America survey
For Psychologists
- Behavioral Health Services in Primary Care (PDF, 149KB)
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Adventures in Integrated Care: Now they can't practice without him
After integrating a psychologist into its staff, this family medicine practice is improving overall patient care. -
Etiquette for Integrated Care
Good manners are a key component of good team functioning and patient care in medical settings. Here’s advice on how to avoid breaking unwritten rules. - The Primary Care Behavioral Health Model of Integration
- Special Issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings.
Last updated: June 2022Date created: 2013