Women's health psychology: a biopsychosocial perspective 2500-PL-PS-FO-51
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Term 2025L:
The course introduces students to selected issues in women's health psychology from a biopsychosocial perspective, with particular emphasis on how biological and physiological processes (including reproductive health) affect psychological functioning. It covers both biological and hormonal determinants of health, as well as social, cultural, and psychological factors affecting the functioning of women and/or AFAB (assigned female at birth). Topics discussed will include AFAB reproductive health, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, PMS, PMDD, neurodevelopmental disorders in women, mental health during the reproductive period, and the importance of stress, resilience, and social support. The course emphasizes the importance of individual differences and current and innovative research paradigms, such as DASH-MC. The course covers the psychological consequences of phenomena such as PCOS, endometriosis, PMS/PMDD, neurodevelopmental disorders in women, reproductive difficulties, and the perinatal period. Another important element is the impact of stress, cultural and social factors, resilience, and support on the mental health of women, including transgender women and the broad group of AFAB individuals. The course develops analytical skills, knowledge in the area of the relationship between the psychology and physiology, and social sensitivity to the diverse experiences of cis and transgender women and broadly defined AFAB individuals. |
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
"KNOWLEDGE
The student knows and understands:
- psychological determinants of women's health and the main mental health problems affecting women, including the specific nature of neurodevelopmental disorders;
- links between biological and hormonal processes (including the menstrual cycle) and mental functioning;
- the psychological consequences of reproductive disorders such as PCOS, endometriosis, PMS/PMDD, and their impact on well-being;
- the importance of hormone sensitivity and the basis of the DASH-MC paradigm in explaining the diversity of mental symptoms;
- social and cultural factors shaping women's health and the health of transgender women.
SKILLS
The student is able to:
- analyze women's health issues, integrating a psychological perspective with biological and hormonal determinants;
- interpret the results of research and scientific literature on women's health;
- recognize risk factors and protective factors in the area of mental and reproductive health;
- propose psychological recommendations for supporting women's health, including women with chronic menstrual pain and hormone-modulated disorders.
SOCIAL COMPETENCES
The student is prepared to:
- take into account gender and diversity (including transgender and AFAB individuals) in the analysis of mental health
- critically reflect on cultural and social norms that affect women's mental functioning
- build supportive attitudes based on empathy, knowledge, and understanding of the current health challenges faced by women;
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