The present manual covers general issues of medical psychology, main psychological theories on mental and behavioral disorders, psychological aspects of patient care and coping with chronic diseases. Depressive and anxiety disorders are described as well as general psychosomatics. The English language manual will facilitate the study of medical psychology for English-speaking student. The given material corresponds to the thematic plan of lectures on "Medical Psychology" for the Faculty of General Medicine.
The manual is intended for the Faculty for International Students.
