Clinical

Psychology
What is Clinical Psychology?
• is the psychological specialty provides
continuing and comprehensive mental
and behavioral health care for
individuals

• Is a branch of psychology that focuses on

diagnosing and treating mental,
emotional and behavioral disorders
Some of the common
disorders:
• Learning disabilities
• Substance abuse
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Eating disorder
Mental Health
• Is not just the absence of mental illness.
It is defined as a state of well-being in
which every individual realizes his or her
own potential, can cope with the normal
stresses of life, can work productively
and fruitfully, and is able to make
contribution to his or her community
(WHO, 2007)
Social Psychology is the
scientific study of…
• Social relations
– Prejudice
– Aggression
– Attraction and intimacy
– Helping