Curricular Notice: Ongoing Text Revision

Please note that this Open Educational Resource (OER) is currently undergoing a comprehensive, modern revision to be fully implemented for the Fall 2026 academic term.

The field of health psychology is evolving rapidly alongside the world we live in. To ensure this text remains contemporary, rigorous, and deeply relevant, these updates introduce expanded, critical frameworks surrounding biopsychocultural health psychology, digital health innovations, systemic psychosocial adversity, and gender-affirming healthcare dynamics.

While this text is primarily developed to support students taking Health Psychology at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), a core mission of Open Educational Resources is collaboration and accessibility. Whether you are an HVCC student, an independent learner, or a fellow educator looking to adopt or adapt these materials for your own classroom, you are welcome to consult, share, and utilize this evolving resource.

Thank you for your patience and engagement as we build a more inclusive, modern framework for health psychology education!