Introduction to Occupational Health Psychology 2500-EN-PS-EAc4-03

Occupational Health Psychology (OHP) is the interdisciplinary specialty
that takes some core notions from preventive medicine and public health,
from the occupational stress research, from organizational health, then
translated them into an organizational context for purposes of the
preventive management of individual and organizational health. OHP
helps to shape a new recognition of the importance of the health and
well-being of workers.
The purpose of this course is to review major theories and empirical
research linking the psychosocial work environment with employees’
health and well-being.
Specific topics covered include stress, workplace aggression and violence,
bullying, burnout, workaholism and work-life interference, aging
workforce. The antecedents and outcomes of these workplace problems
will be discussed, specific prevention or/and intervention programs will
be presented.