Question 1

what do you know health psychology?

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Health Psychology is: A specialty area that focuses on how biology, psychology, behavior and social factors influence health and illness. Health psychologists are often consulted to help patients better understand both  psychological antecedents that exacerbate illness, as well as the psychological effects of illness, and ways to mitigate both in order to improve outcomes.

Question 2

define health psychology?

Accepted Answer

See below: Looks at how biological, psychological, cultural, and environmental factors affect health and illness.  http://www.health-psych.org/
official website of the div. 38, health psychology of the american psychological association.

Question 3

define health psychology please?

Accepted Answer

See below: Looks at how biological, psychological, cultural, and environmental factors affect health and illness.  http://www.health-psych.org/
official website of the div. 38, health psychology of the american psychological association.

Question 4

what is health psychology and how does it help with stress effect on health?

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Health Psychology is: Health psychology is the study of how our mental/emotional states impact our overall health. Through a better understanding of this important relationship we can devise different strategies to promote health and wellbeing. There is already a lot of research and a recognition of the impact stress has on our physiology and health on many levels.

Question 5

if you're a health psychologist, or work in health psychology - could you please help me out?

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No website cures: A website like this has many uses, but it is not going to be a direct source of help.  Not sure what you mean by "health psychologist, " but it sounds like you are in difficulty of some sort.  Seek real-life help, possibly starting with you primary care doctor to get a referral to someone who can talk with you about what is going on and begin to construct a plan with you about what to do about it.

Question 6

whats the difference between mental health & psychology?

Accepted Answer

One is a discipline: Mental health is a broad term that applies to a state of  a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment.

Psychology is the a discipline that studies the mind and behavior.

Question 7

how can you improve your health with psychology?

Accepted Answer

Psychology : Mental health and physical health are indivisible. Imagine being in good physical health while battling debilitating depression. This is a case where psychotherapy would be indicated to help the person lead a better life.

Question 8

why is there a mental health section and a psychology section? explanations please?

Accepted Answer

Psychology is a: Specialization w/in mental health.  There are social workers, counselors, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, etc. Who all work in mental health.  Each brings a unique twist to the field and they all overlap.  Psychology also refers to research and the whole field of human behavior, not just therapy.  Hope that helps.

Question 9

how does the hypothalamus control eating behaviour? (i'm a psychology/biology student looking at the role of dieting in regards to health. thank you)

Accepted Answer

The Hypothalamus: releases hormones and in that process regulates processes such as metabolism, hunger, body temp., sleep, and more.  If there are lesions on this small almond-shaped organ it can cause starvation or obesity.  Textbooks contain lists of hormones and what they control.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

what connects psychology to health?

Accepted Answer

: Psychology is related to mind. and mind  and body are  related to general health

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