Psychology has many different layers and avenues that can be explored, learned and taught. The two specialties that interest me personally the most would be health psychology and social and psychological. Why, because I myself am a very complexed individual with different emotions and feelings as well as a different approach to behavior and socializing. I have a high interest on living and eating healthy. I find that education and educating people on health and wellbeing is satisfying. I love to read about healthy cooking and clean eating, I actually do that on a daily basis. I know that someday in the very near future that I will become a respiratory therapist. I have a passion for helping people and seeing them benefit from my knowledge and advice. I know that one of these days that I will be doing education for my patients and family members of my patients. Doctors diagnose illnesses and surgeons operate to cure, but what factors contribute to our health? That’s where the skills of health psychologists could help the long term …show more content…
Psychologists of health study how patient handle illness and explore why some people do not follow medical advice. They also come up with ways to have effectiveness on ways to control or change poor health habits. Health psychologists are concerned with psychology 's contributions to the promotion and maintenance of good health and the prevention and treatment of illness. They may design and conduct programs to help individuals stop smoking, lose weight, manage stress, and stay physically fit. They are employed in hospitals, medical schools, rehabilitation centers, public health agencies, academic settings, and private practice. (“Specialties in psychology,”