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Glossary H

Health locus of control refers to the perception that one's health is under personal control; is controlled by powerful others, such as physicians; or is determined by external factors, including chance.

- Health maintenance organization (HMO) : Health maintenance organization (HMO) is defined as an organizational arrangement for receiving health care services, by which an individual pays a standard monthly rate and then uses services as needed at no additional or at greatly reduced cost.

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 psychologists : Health psychologists refer to type/kinf of psychologists whose Research or practical work focuses on the Prevention of illness, the promotion and Maintenance of good health, or the tr

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.

Healthy behaviors refer to any specific behaviors that maintain and enhance health

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.