Clinical psychology
Clinical psychology
Clinical psychology (/klɪnɪkəl saɪˈkɒlədʒi/) is a branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Etymology
The term "clinical" is derived from the Greek word "klinikos", which means "bedside". This refers to the practice of care and observation of patients at their bedside. "Psychology" comes from the Greek "psyche" meaning "soul" or "mind", and "logia" meaning "study". Thus, clinical psychology can be understood as the study and treatment of disorders of the mind.
Related Terms
- Psychotherapy: A general term referring to therapeutic interaction or treatment contracted between a trained professional and a patient or family.
- Psychopathology: The study of mental illness or mental distress or the manifestation of behaviors and experiences which may be indicative of mental illness or psychological impairment.
- Psychodiagnosis: The process of diagnosing mental health problems and disorders.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.
- Psychopharmacology: The study of the use of medications in treating mental disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clinical psychology
- Wikipedia's article - Clinical psychology
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