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Master in General Health Psychology

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The University Master's Degree in General Health Psychology (MUPGS) prepares students to exercise the profession of General Health Psychologist in several areas, in both the private sector and in public and community services.Holders of this master have been able to work as Emotional and Community Welfare Reference Figures (REBECS) in publicly operated Primary Healthcare Centres (CAPs) in Catalonia since 2021.This role centres on the promotion of emotional and community welfare, supporting those in vulnerable situations and preventing mental health problems, without specifically intervening in cases of mental disorders which require specialised training in Clinical Psychology (PIR).

The master also allows holders to work as General Health Psychologists on their own account or for others in different centres and welfare institutions.Possible jobs include private practices; child development and early intervention centres; centres for the promotion of mental health and prevention of mental disorders; rehabilitation centres for people with disabilities or problems with drug addiction; emergency intervention services; support centres for families and minors at risk; residences for elderly people, and support services for people with chronic illnesses and their families, among others.

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