Description
Analyse persons and groups of persons of all ages using health psychological methods in relation to the various aspects of health behaviour and its causes.
Alternative labels
give health psychological diagnosis
provide mental health diagnosis
supply health psychological diagnosis
accord health psychological diagnosis
provide diagnosis of mental health investigation
provide diagnosis of health psychological investigation
provide diagnosis of health psychological examination
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Provide health psychological diagnosis is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Health psychologist: Health psychologists deal with the various aspects of health related behaviour of individuals and groups, by helping individuals or groups prevent illness and promote healthy behaviours by also providing counseling services. They perform tasks for the development of health promotion activities and projects on the basis of psychological science, research findings, theories, methods and techniques. They also engage in research about health related issues to influence public policy on health care issues.
Optional skill
Provide health psychological diagnosis is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Assistant clinical psychologist: Assistant clinical psychologists aid psychologists in their work. They work in healthcare facilities or private practices where they assist psychologists with their treatment of patients. Assistant clinical psychologists are healthcare professionals that can assess patients with psychological tests and aid with therapy, as well as performing administrative functions.
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