EHPS National Delegate
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Germany
Gudrun Sproesser
In Germany, health psychology is typically integrated into BSc and MSc Psychology programmes. Lectures and seminars in health psychology are offered at most universities, while some even provide specialisations in health psychology. However, contrary to some other countries, Germany does not offer a professional qualification in health psychology, and being a health psychologist is not a recognised psychological profession.
The subdivision health psychology (https://www.dgps.de/fachgruppen/gesundheitspsychologie/) in the German Psychological Society promotes health psychological research. It holds a biannual conference and is also dedicated to the promotion of early career researchers in health psychology through events, funding, and awards.
Subdivision Health Psychology in the German Psychological Society (Fachgruppe Gesundheitspsychologie in der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Psychologie), see https://www.dgps.de/fachgruppen/gesundheitspsychologie/
Beyond the lectures and seminars in health psychology that are offered at universities, the Professional Association of German Psychologists (BDP) offers a health psychology certificate (see https://www.bdp-verband.de/profession/bdp-zertifizierungen/fachpsychologe-fachpsychologin-fuer-gesundheitspsychologie-bdp).
German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft); Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (Bundesministerium für ÂForschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt); Federal Ministry of Health (Bundesministerium für Gesundheit).
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