On February 22 and 23, 2020, Melek Karimova, Coordinator of Khazar University's Psychology Department, and Director of the Center for Psychological Service, was invited as a guest to the “Health Psychology” Training, organized by Girne Center of Speech Psychology, Personal Development, Training and Research, NS Consulting Company and clinical psychologist Sevinj Ismailova. The training was conducted by Associate Professor Linda Fraim from the International Cyprus University.
The training focused on the developmental stages of Health Psychology, distinguished by its significance in the modern era of psychology, the implementation challenges in different countries, the factors that threaten human health and the conscious approach of an individual within those factors. The first day of the training also discussed the concept of a healthy lifestyle, diseases and understanding of health. On the second day of the training, detailed information on clinical tests and on how they will be applied in the field of health psychology was provided, and also special attention was given to the application guidelines.
After the training, M.Karimova discussed the cooperation between Khazar University and Associate Professor Linda Fraim and provided information on the department's work in this field.