Behavioral Medicine is the interdisciplinary field that combines medicine and psychology and focuses on the integration of behavioral, psychosocial, and biomedical sciences. It aims to support prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. At Cooper University Health Care, our Behavioral Medicine team includes psychologists, psychology externs, psychology interns, and residents who specialize in the connection between physical and mental health.
Why might I see a Behavioral Medicine psychologist in the hospital?
Your medical provider may consult Behavioral Medicine to help you address challenges that can arise during your care. This may include support for adjusting to new medical diagnoses, coping with chronic conditions, managing pain, dealing with grief, Improving sleep, or making behavior change to enhance your health. Because stress often accompanies acute or chronic illness, we offer assessments and evidence-based interventions for any mood and anxiety changes you may experience while you are in the hospital.
What happens when I leave the hospital?
Our Behavioral Medicine psychologists provide care while you are admitted at Cooper and some of our serves extend into outpatient settings, such as the Urban Health Institute, Comprehensive Care Clinic, Women’s Health Clinic, Pediatrics, Oncology, and Primary Care. Before your discharge, your doctor and care team will work with you to plan the next steps in your care. This may include referrals to local providers for continued therapy or medication management, information on your diagnosis, strategies for managing distress, and guidance on connecting with community resources.