Clinical psychology is an of the
science, theory and clinical knowledge for the purpose of understanding, preventing, and relieving psychologically-based distress or
dysfunction and to promote subjective and behavioural
well-being and personal development. Central to its practice are
psychological assessment and
psychotherapy, although clinical psychologists also engage in research, teaching, consultation, forensic testimony, and program development and administration. In many countries, clinical psychology is regulated as a
health care profession.