clinical psychology

noun

: a branch of psychology concerned with researching, diagnosing, assessing, and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral issues

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Irsay-Gordon, who has an undergraduate degree in religious studies from Skidmore College, joined the team as a vice president in 2008 while completing her coursework towards a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, according to her page on the Colts’ website. Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025 Michael Hengartner has looked into some of the side effects of stopping SSRIs as part of his work as a professor of clinical psychology at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences in Zurich, Switzerland. Emily Kwong, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025 Alison O’Daffer, a clinical psychology student in the San Diego State University/UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program, is listed as first author. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025 While originally from the Pacific Northwest, Phillips is pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology at Louisville's Spalding University. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for clinical psychology

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First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clinical psychology was in 1861

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“Clinical psychology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20psychology. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

clinical psychology

noun
: a branch of psychology concerned with researching, diagnosing, assessing, and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral issues
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