 webmaster@psych.uic.edu
|
Clinical
Health Psychology
Service
The
Health Psychology Service provides clinical psychological services for
adult patients and their families who are dealing with medical diagnosis
and treatment. The service is staffed by professionals who have experience
in the psychological issues associated with various medical problems.
Comprehensive care is provided through collaboration with the patient's
physician, or through consultation with other services in Psychiatry,
e.g., for psychotropic medications.
Following an initial
evaluation of biological, psychological, and social factors, an individualized
treatment plan is developed to help the client cope with or adjust to
the problems he/she is facing. Many of our clients are struggling to
manage stressful medical situations that are associated with anxiety,
depression, marital/family problems, end-of life issues, or difficult
lifestyle adjustments. Others may have difficulty complying with medical
regimens, or may need evaluations of competency to make treatment decisions.
Our general treatment approach is to follow a cognitive-behavioral perspective
in which we collaborate with patients to alter their behavior or their
thinking to promote more adaptive problem-solving strategies and emotional
reactions.
Research is also
an integral part of the Health Psychology Service. Ongoing projects
include studies of the psychological impacts of being a stem cell donor,
understanding of informed consent in behavioral research, and emotional
and social factors in COPD.
For more information
or to schedule an initial evaluation, please contact Dr. Susan Labott
in the Department of Psychiatry at 312-996-7746.
|
Clinical
Home