Who do health psychologists work with?

Health psychologists work with doctors, nurses, and other key healthcare professionals. Here is a closer look at the medical professionals that health psychologists work with:

• Doctors. Health psychologists work and collaborate with doctors to provide integrated health and mental health care. Health psychologists help doctors understand the psychological factors involved in specific patient treatments, conditions, and medical procedures. These professionals work in tandem for the betterment of patients.
• Nurses. Health psychologists also work with nurses to achieve many of the same outcomes they do with doctors. Health psychologists can give nurses a clinical view into the psychological realm of the patients they care for, and this can have great benefits for both nurses and patients.
• Other key healthcare professionals. Health psychologists work with a variety of healthcare professionals and rehabilitation support staff. The list is too long to completely detail here, but some other common collaborators include specialized therapists, like occupational therapists, case managers, social workers, and research professionals.