Psychology & Public Health
Timeline
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January 22, 2024Experience start
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April 22, 2024Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Digital marketing Data analysis Public health Healthcare CommunicationsSkills
psychological health chronic diseases online communication health promotion resilience project scoping adaptability research psychologyLooking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Drew University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
In this program, learners delve into the intricate relationship between psychological factors and physical well-being. They will explore a range of issues, including health-promoting and health-compromising behaviors, patient-provider interactions, the role of psychology in healthcare service utilization, resilience, and coping strategies for stress, pain, and chronic diseases. The course also covers the field of psychoneuroimmunology, which examines the interactions between the mind and the immune system.
Our Ideal Partner:
We are looking for business owners who are passionate about collaborating with students to advance public health and psychology. Ideal projects come with a clear business problem statement in the realm of psychological health. These projects can be research-focused, task-focused, or a combination of both. We encourage employers to be open to negotiating the project scope, as adaptability is key to a successful collaboration.
Learners
Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization.
Some final project deliverables might include:
- A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
- A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
Project timeline
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January 22, 2024Experience start
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April 22, 2024Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.
Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to:
- Applying psychological research, theories, and principles to enhance biomedical approaches for promoting health and treating illness
- Conducting health data analysis
- Reviewing the nature of the stress response and its impact on the etiology and course of many health problems as well as how behavioral and cognitive methods can help in coping with stress
- Reporting on how to improve health and reduce health disparity globally
- Writing health-focused materials for marketing and communication purposes
Past projects include:
- Creating podcasts with a public health message
- Public health promotion (mental health, stress, diet, exercise)
- Developing a marketing plan
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.
Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.
Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.
Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.
How is your project relevant to the experience?
Timeline
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January 22, 2024Experience start
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April 22, 2024Experience end