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What is Health Psychology?
Health psychology is
defined as “a field of psychology dealing with the emotional and
cognitive factors that contribute to, help to maintain, or result from
disease, illness, or injury.” Put simply, health psychology uses
the interaction of the body and the mind to help people feel better and
enjoy optimal wellness across the lifespan.
What is a
Health Psychologist?
A health psychologist is
a licensed psychologist with special training and experience in working
with individuals who have medical issues. However, it is not necessary
that someone have a medical condition to benefit from working with a
health psychologist. Many people find it helpful to see a psychologist
on a regular basis to prevent the build up of emotional distress rather
than waiting to react to distress that has accumulated over time.
Emotional health and physical health are interrelated and cannot be
separated.
What Type
of Work Does a Health Psychologist Do?
Health psychologists help people with a wide
variety of issues. Common areas that are addressed include:
- Pain
- Cognitive Changes
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Anxiety or “Stress”
- Coping
- Anger and Frustration
- Body Image
- Eating and Appetite
- Adjustment to Life Changes
- Existentialism and Spirituality
- Relationships
- Health and Wellness
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Aiken Augusta Holistic Health is in
the process of locating another Health Psychologist to affiliate with
us.
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