Glossary H
Glossary H
Health promotion refers to a general philosophy that maintains that health is a personal and collective achievement; the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health. Health promotion may occur through individual efforts, through interaction with the medical system, and through a concerted health policy effort.
Health psychology refers to a subfield of behavioral medicine that studies psychological factors important in health promotion and maintenance.
Deutsch: Gesundheitsverwaltung / Español: Administración sanitaria / Português: Administração de saúde / Français: Administration des soins de santé / Italiano: Amministrazione sanitaria
Healthcare administration in the psychology context refers to the management and administration of healthcare systems, institutions, and practices with a focus on psychological services and mental health care. This includes overseeing the delivery of psychological services, managing mental health facilities, coordinating care among different service providers, and ensuring that the operations support the mental and emotional well-being of patients.
Deutsch: Gesunde Ernährung / Español: Dieta saludable / Português: Dieta saudável / Français: Alimentation saine / Italiano: Dieta salutare
Healthy diet in the psychology context refers to the impact of nutrition on mental health, cognitive functioning, and emotional well-being. This perspective emphasizes the role of a balanced and nutritious diet in supporting psychological health, including the management of mood disorders, enhancement of cognitive processes, and overall emotional stability.