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Childhood adversity casts a long shadow on human health, elevating the risk of developing simultaneous physical and mental illnesses during adulthood. New research details how early trauma fundamentally alters long-term biological and psychological outcomes.

A Lesser-Known Legacy: Paul Ekman’s Contributions to Health Psychology In the wake of Dr. Paul Ekman’s passing, many have reflected on his groundbreaking work in facial expression, emotion, and deception. Yet as Dr. Erika Rosenberg (one of Dr. Ekman’s students, collaborators, and longtime friends) reminds us, there is a powerful chapter of Paul’s scientific legacy that remains less widely known: …

Imagine two people receive the same medical diagnosis. One feels overwhelmed, struggles to follow a treatment plan, and experiences a slow, difficult recovery. The other feels empowered, collaborates with clinicians, and navigates the new reality with resilience. The diagnosis was the same. The medical treatment was the same. So, what made the difference? The answer […] The post Health Psychology…

Isn’t it fascinating how our minds influence our health or how stress, beliefs, and behavior can impact recovery and well-being? It truly is for everyone. But more so for those with a deep interest in health psychology.  Health psychology is a branch of psychology that explores the interplay of psychological, social, and biological factors on […] The post How a Passion for Health Psychology Can I…

This page provides a comprehensive list of health psychology thesis topics, designed to support students in selecting a research-worthy and impactful topic for their thesis projects. With 200 topics organized into 10 categories, this list covers essential areas such as behavioral medicine, health behavior change, and the connections between mental and physical health. Each category reflects curre…

Disciplines Child Psychology | Community Health | Community Psychology | Developmental Psychology | Health Psychology | Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling | Psychiatric and Mental Health | School Psychology | Social Psychology | Substance Abuse and Addiction Document Type Article DOI 10.25778/zcp1-0s49 Abstract This study analyzes whether physical, emotional & neurological, family environ…

Constant stress can cause physical and psychological illness. The Chair for Health Psychology at FAU have investigated how stress and physical illnesses are connected. In a study now underway, scientists led by Dr. Johanna Janson-Schmitt and Prof. Dr. Nicolas Rohleder are looking specifically at how and which inflammatory responses are triggered by stress. The goal […]