Abstract

A view is presented regarding what functionings should be emphasized in the education of clinical psychology in Korea. Emphasis should be placed on not only care for individual mental health but also activities related to public health care with an eye to (1) life style noxious for health, (2) stress, and (3) medical compliance. Particularly, autonomy and independence must be secured for the activities of clinical psychologists. Independent psychology clinic is proposed as necessary and desirable, which cad be used as a place for psychological services to the general public as well as clinical training of psychology students on the graduate level.