Health psychology is the study of psychological and behavioural processes in health, illness, and healthcare (Johnston, 1994)

Membership of the Division is open only to graduate members of the Society. There are two categories of membership of the Division; these are as follows:

Full Membership

Full Membership of the Division is only open to PSI Graduate Members. Chartered PSI Members who are accepted as Full Members of the Division are eligible to be placed on the Specialist Directory of Health Psychologists. This is a public list that can be accessed via the PSI website. 

 

An applicant for Full Membership must fulfil one of the following conditions:

Hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Health Psychology recognised by PSI Council of the Society

Or

Hold a postgraduate qualification in Psychology and have such training and/or experience as may be regarded by the Division Committee as equivalent to a professional qualification in Health Psychology

 

Associate Membership

Associate Membership of the Division is open to PSI members. Associate Members can suggest resolutions and requests for matters to be put onto the Annual General Meeting agenda but are not entitled to hold office or to vote.

An applicant for Associate Membership must fulfil one of the following conditions:

Be  studying  a  relevant  postgraduate qualification in Health Psychology leading  to  eligibility  for  Full Membership;

Or

Be engaged in an area of work related to Health Psychology recognised for this purpose by the Division Committee.

Application Process

Applications are made through the PSI website and sent to the Division Committee for evaluation. All applications must include the below: 

·        Current CV
·        Proof of relevant qualification(s)