What is Health Psychology?
Health psychologists focus on the 1.)____ aspects of 2.)____.
1.) behavioral
2.) health
Teach individuals and communities about healthy lifestyles and wellness.
Health Educator
What does OTA stand for?
Occupational Therapist Assistant
What was Meckell's major in undergrad?
Psycholgy
What does PTA stand for?
Physical Therapy Assistant
The study of...
psychological influences on health
Similar to a PTA, assists in providing rehabilitative services to patients with physical, developmental, or physiological impairments.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
What career is OT similar to?
Physical Therapy
Where does Meckell currently work?
A university
Who does a PTA work on a team with?
A physical therapist
Which is not an example of a way a health psychologist might promote healthy behavior: A.) urging the use of sunblock, B.)promoting healthy eating, C.)encouraging energy drinks to assist focus during a test.
C.)encouraging energy drinks to assist focus during a test
Assist with treating patients who are experiencing pain, loss of mobility, or other physical disabilities.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Whst is the difference between OT and PT?
What classes does Meckell reccomend?
Health/Public Health and Psychology
What does she love about her job?
Set case load, and getting to work one-on-one with a patient
What interactive influences do Health Psychologists study?
Biological, environmental, and behavioral.
This career provides treatment and recreational activities to individuals...
Recreational Therapist
What are some things she works on with her patients?
Showering, helping them get dressed, feeding
What was Meckell's focus after receiving her degree?
Sexual health education
Exercises with patients.
Health psychology is not to be confused with...
clinical psychology, psychosomatic medicine, or behavioral medicine.
Who makes this OTA's schedule?
She makes her own schedule based on her clients that day.
What does Meckell talk with students about?
Stress, Stress Management, and balancing health and wellness with student life.
How many other physical therapists work in her office?
Seven