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A description of the contributions of Psychology as a discipline in the approach of the health-di... more A description of the contributions of Psychology as a discipline in the approach of the health-disease process is undertaken, reflecting about its basic-applied exercise. Reflection goes from the evolution of the health concept, to the definition of the Health Psychology and it's sorrounding areas: Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Medicine, Community Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, Medical Psychology and Medical Anthropology. The biopsychosocial model is discussed as a man's apprehension beyond the theoretic model. Also, some areas of this discipline are considered within the approach of cardiovascular disease, respìratory diseases, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/ acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus; including psychological variables implied in the health-disease process, such as stress, anxiety and depression, and highlighting efficient strategies applied in its interventions.
A description of the contributions of Psychology as a discipline in the approach of the health-di... more A description of the contributions of Psychology as a discipline in the approach of the health-disease process is undertaken, reflecting about its basic-applied exercise. Reflection goes from the evolution of the health concept, to the definition of the Health Psychology and it's sorrounding areas: Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Medicine, Community Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, Medical Psychology and Medical Anthropology. The biopsychosocial model is discussed as a man's apprehension beyond the theoretic model. Also, some areas of this discipline are considered within the approach of cardiovascular disease, respìratory diseases, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/ acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus; including psychological variables implied in the health-disease process, such as stress, anxiety and depression, and highlighting efficient strategies applied in its interventions.