Health Psychology

Rehabilitation Psychology is a field that helps people with disabilities or chronic illnesses adapt psychologically and live fuller lives. It emphasizes that healing the mind is just as important as healing the body.

Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of how psychological states, the nervous system, and the immune system influence one another. It provides scientific evidence that our mental state can directly affect our immune function.

Psycho-Oncology is a field that understands and cares for the psychological difficulties experienced during cancer diagnosis and treatment. It is a compassionate discipline that studies how mental well-being plays a vital role in healing and recovery.

Psychodermatology is a field that studies how mental states affect skin health. It scientifically explores how stress and anxiety can worsen skin conditions.

This is the stage where you make concrete plans to put change into action. It describes the state just before actually doing something — like saying 'I'm going to start next week.'

Illness behavior refers to how a person responds and copes when they feel sick or notice something wrong with their body. It includes actions like visiting a doctor, ignoring symptoms, or asking others for help.

Weight stigma refers to the experience of prejudice or discrimination based on a person's weight or body shape. It can have serious effects on mental health, and every person deserves to be respected just as they are.

Embodied Cognition is the theory that our thoughts and emotions are not created by the brain alone, but are fundamentally shaped by the experiences and sensations of the entire body. It views the body as an integral part of the mind.

The extent to which a patient consistently follows an agreed-upon treatment plan, including medication, lifestyle changes, and appointments. A key factor in treatment effectiveness.

Telomeres and stress is a research field that explains how chronic stress accelerates cellular aging through telomeres, the protective structures at the ends of chromosomes. It demonstrates that mental health matters even at the cellular level.

Pain management refers to psychological and medical approaches that help reduce pain and maintain daily functioning. Pain can be addressed not only through medication but also through the power of the mind.

Pain Psychology is the study of how psychological factors influence the experience of pain. It shows us that our mental state can make pain feel more intense or less intense.

Hormonal changes during menopause can affect emotional stability. Depression, anxiety, and sleep problems may arise, making appropriate support and understanding essential.

The fourth stage of the Transtheoretical Model in which a person is actively making observable behavioral changes, typically within the first six months.

A field that connects health, behavior, and emotions.

Hormones in our body have a major influence on mood and emotions. Changes in various hormones such as serotonin, cortisol, and estrogen can shape our emotional state.

Patient empowerment is the process of helping patients actively seek information about their own health, participate in decisions, and take charge of their own care. It means becoming an active participant rather than a passive recipient.

The sick role describes the behavioral patterns society expects when someone is ill, along with the special rights and responsibilities that come with being a patient. It shows how illness affects not only the individual but also their social relationships.

How body weight, body image, and mental health can affect one another.