Yale University
Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

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Yale University

Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

Marney White

Instructor: Marney White

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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No prior experience required
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Approx. 15 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(413 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 15 hours
Learn at your own pace
99%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Identify social, behavioral, and psychological factors that influence health and health care.

  • Inform clinical care, public health programs, and health policy through results of empirical studies.

  • Utilize best practices from clinical psychology and public health to make informed health decisions and to optimize health behaviors.

  • Apply theory, methods, and research results in the social and behavioral sciences to public health practice and policy.

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Taught in English

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There are 8 modules in this course

How do we define health? What social and behavioral factors contribute to health outcomes? How can we apply some of the key theories of behavior change to improve our nutritional, physical, and mental health?

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12 videos5 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

How does our diet affect our health? What are some effective interventions for improving our dietary choices?

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6 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

How do we define obesity? What role does personal responsibility play in nutritional health? How does food marketing affect our dietary choices?

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7 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

What are the health benefits of exercise? Why is it difficult to measure physical activity levels? How can we encourage more active lifestyles?

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7 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

What factors contribute to regular physical activity? Why is it important for older adults to have active lifestyles? What works and doesn’t work when it comes to physical activity promotion?

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9 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review

How prevalent are mental disorders? What is the impact of depression on both the individual and on society? What are some effective treatments for depression?

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9 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Can positive affect impact health? How can we diagnose and treat anxiety disorders? What role does stress play in our overall health?

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7 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

What happens when students undergo behavior change experiments? What can we learn from the research findings? This course, Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action, has provided an introduction to behavioral theory, as it pertains to health and health care delivery. We explored the social and behavioral factors that contribute to health decisions and behaviors across three domains: nutrition, physical activity, and mental health. Most importantly, we engaged in personal behavior change projects that helped us understand the challenges in promoting and sustaining long-term behavior change at both the individual and global levels.

What's included

14 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

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Marney White
Yale University
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