DI32C4A - CLINICAL PSICOLOGY

courses
ID:
DI32C4A
Duration (hours):
10
CFU:
1
SSD:
PSICOLOGIA CLINICA
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
DIETISTIC/CORSO GENERICO Year: 3
Year:
2026
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2026?co...

Overview

Date/time interval

Secondo Semestre (03/03/2027 - 30/05/2027)

Syllabus

Course Objectives


At the end of the course, students will be able to:

Understand the foundations of clinical psychology applied to health.
Know the biopsychosocial model and its relevance to eating behaviors and health.
Recognize the main psychological factors involved in adherence to nutritional treatments.
Understand the role of stress, emotions, and coping strategies in health-related disorders.
Identify the contribution of clinical psychology within multidisciplinary work involving the experts of nutrition.

Course Prerequisites


Basic knowledge of general psychology.No prior clinical competencies are required.

Teaching Methods


Lectures.
Guided discussion of clinical cases.
Applied examples related to dietetic practice.

Assessment Methods

Final oral examination aimed at assessing: understanding of fundamental concepts, ability to integrate psychological and nutritional aspects, application of knowledge to clinical situations.
Students with disabilities, specific learning disabilities (SLD), or other special educational needs may receive individualized accommodations during exams, in accordance with applicable regulations and the provisions of the University’s Service Charter (https://www.unich.it/sites/default/files/2024-02/carta_dei_servizi_0.pdf), subject to prior agreement with the course instructor. To request accommodations and exemptions, students must contact the CON_TE_STO Service by following the procedure outlined in the Service Charter.
Students are encouraged to contact the instructor during class, or well in advance of the exam date, to learn about the exam procedures and the accommodations that are accepted.
For guidance and referral to the various services offered by the University, please contact the Department’s Designated Instructor: Dr. Sara Pagotto

Texts


Lecture notes and slides provided by the lecturer.
Selected scientific articles on clinical psychology applied to nutrition.

Contents



Introduction to clinical psychology
Psychological factors in health and eating behaviors
Mind–body relationship and psychosomatic processes
Clinical and interdisciplinary work in healthcare settings
Clinical applications


Course Language

Italian

Degrees

Degrees

DIETISTIC 
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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