Psychology and Health Issues1

An overview of health issue and psychology's role in health:

According to the American Psychological Association, health psychologists "help patients manage chronic disease and avoid preventable diseases" by "incorporating psychological theory and research to develop methods to assist patients in maintaining healthy lifestyles"(Uyemura, B (2011.) Health psychology combines medicine and psychology to help a patient better cope with chronic pains and illnesses. Health psychologists are trained to help patients improve their quality of life while living with chronic pains or chronic health issues. Health psychologists work to prevent a wide range of health related issues such as obesity, boosting self-esteem, avoiding the start of...