ATTITUDES OF MEDICAL SPECIALISTS TOWARDS THE ACTIVITY OF THE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST IN MEDICAL PRACTICE Cover Image

ATTITUDES OF MEDICAL SPECIALISTS TOWARDS THE ACTIVITY OF THE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST IN MEDICAL PRACTICE
ATTITUDES OF MEDICAL SPECIALISTS TOWARDS THE ACTIVITY OF THE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST IN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Author(s): Tsvetelina Shopnikolova, Alexandrina Vodenicharova, Antoniya Yanakieva
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology, Clinical psychology, Organizational Psychology
Published by: Институт за изследване на населението и човека - Българска академия на науките
Keywords: clinical psychology; attitudes; medicine; medical professionals; mental health services; health care practices.

Summary/Abstract: Clinical psychology provides mental health services for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Methods and techniques can vary from theory to practice. But the focus of clinical psychology is on assessing clients’ mental health through psychological assessment and testing and providing appropriate interventions. In addition to these core activities, clinical psychologists sometimes conduct research and act as consultants. This article examines the theoretical knowledge of the subject of clinical psychology, as well as presents good practice in the field and the relationship between clinical psychology and medicine. Empirical research was conducted through a questionnaire on the topic, as well as an analysis of the research results. This article is based on publicly available information from the following types of sources: official documents, official reports, analytical literature examining the profession of clinical psychologist in medicine, as well as scientific publications on the subject. Among the methods of gathering information are a database, world institutions and academic developments in the field of emergency situations, as well as a survey conducted among medical professionals.

  • Issue Year: 27/2024
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 17-26
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English
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