The special area of psychology concerned with the study of psychopathology, its causes, prevention, and treatment.
The study of disease as applied to the treatment of patients.
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour. It may be applied in various settings including education, industry and health care. Clinical psychology is concerned with the practical application of research findings in the fields of physical and mental health. Training in clinical psychology involves a degree in psychology followed by postgraduate training. Clinical psychologists are specifically skilled in applying theoretical models and objective methods of observation and measurement, and in therapeutic interventions aimed at changing patients dysfunctional behaviour, including thoughts and feelings as well as actions. Dysfunctional behaviour is explained in terms of normal processes and modified by applying principles of normal learning, adaptation and social interaction.
The branch of psychology concerned with diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
The branch of psychology (the scientific study of mental processes) concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and behavioural problems.