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The Psychology of Health & Illness by Jane Ogden
“Health Psychology: A Textbook”, “The Psychology of Eating”, “The Psychology of Dieting”
is the study of the role of psychology in any physical health problem
inc coughs & colds, cancer, coronary heart disease, HIV, obesity, & diabetes
more traditional Biomedical Model vs Health Psychology
diseases come from outside the body or originate as internal physical changes
individuals are not seen as responsible for their illness, they are regarded as victims
responsibility for treatment rests with the medical profession
illness may have psychological consequences but not psycho causes
but it became obvious in XX that mind & body are more interconnected
plus great risk to health not from TB or flu but chronic illnesses such TB, CHD, cancer, obesity, diabetes - all of them have clear behavior role
Humans are seen as complex systems & illness is caused by a multitude of factors
biological, psychological, social factors
not a passive victim
the whole person should be treated, not just the physical illnesses
patient is in part responsible for their treatment
take medication, change beliefs & behavior
1.The Biopsychosocial Model - биопсихосоциальная модель
Engel (1977)
model of health: bio+psycho+social
- Health & Illness as a Continuum
- The Direct & Indirect Pathways btwn Psychology & Health
direct pathway - studied in physiology, direct impact upon the body
indirect pathway - behavioral, the ways a person thinks influences their behavior
“I will have a cigarette”
zip code matters more than genetic code
TED Rishi Manchanda - let's look at our working & living conditions
identify an upstream cause
sick care system VS health care system
to improve health where it begins
a study in UK of 40 million residents - exposure to green space is the primary factor to prevent heart disease both for the reach and the poor
not just treating syptoms
“I am feeling stressed”
- A Focus on Variability
health & illness do not simply depend on severity of disease (heart attack) and knowledge (smoking is killing)
a range of psychological factors (cognition, emotions, social norms)
knowledge -> behavior
illness -> outcome
The 6 Dimensions of Wellness Model
by Dr. Bill Hettler, co-founder of the National Wellness Institute (NWI)
- Occupational
- Physical
- Social
- Intellectual
- Spiritual
- Emotional
choice of profession, job satisfaction, career ambitions, & personal performance
it is better to choose a carrier that is consistent with our values & interests than unrewarding one
it is better to develop functional & transferrable skills through structured involvement opportunities than to remain inactive & uninvolved
need for regular physical activity
good exercise + eating habits
personal care for minor illnesses
understanding when there is a need to go to a professional