The goal of health psychology is to study the psychological processes underlying health, illness and health care, and to apply these findings to the promotion and maintenance of health, the analysis and improvement of the health care system and health policy formation, the prevention of illness and disability, and the enhancement of outcomes for those who are ill or disabled.
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Why should I join the Division of Health Psychology?
Membership of the Division is open to members of the British Psychological Society.
If you are not already a member you can join the Division of Health Psychology at the same time as applying for membership of the Society.
There are three grades of divisional membership:
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Full Divisional membership
For fully qualified psychologists who are eligible for Chartered Status.
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In-training Divisional membership
For psychologists in-training who hold Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership and are working towards Chartered status and Full Divisional membership.
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General Divisional membership
For members of the Society who are not currently eligible for the above grades, to join as a General Member.