This module introduces the field of health psychology. Students will explore the links between mental processes and behaviours as related to health and illnesses. This module encourages critical awareness of the role of psychological theory and methodology in maintaining healthy functioning. Topics include theories of healthy behaviour, health enhancing behaviour (e.g. exercise), health risk behaviour (e.g. smoking), and rehabilitation. This module will challenge students to critically evaluate the role that cognition, society and the environment play in the health of individuals.