Clinical psychology
Clinical psychology is an integration of human science, behavioral science, theory, and clinical knowledge aimed at understanding, preventing, and relieving psychological distress or dysfunction as well as promoting well-being and personal growth. Central to its practice are psychological assessment, diagnosis, clinical formulation, and psychotherapy; although clinical psychologists also engage in research, teaching, consultation, forensic testimony, and program development and administration. In many countries, clinical psychology is a regulated mental health profession.
Extends: [Clinical psychology](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Clinical psychology), [Health care occupations](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Health care occupations), [Behavioural sciences](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Behavioural sciences)
Properties
| Property | Expected Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Text | Clinical psychologist |
| [Official Names](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Official Names) | Text | Clinical psychologist |
| [Activity Sector](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Activity Sector) | Text | Psychology, Medicine, Health care, Forensic science, Psychological research, Psychological assessment |
| Competencies | Text | Assessment, treatment, psychopathology |
| Formation | Text | Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy |
| [Employment Field](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Employment Field) | Text | Hospitals, clinics |
| [Related Occupation](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Related Occupation) | Text | Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist |