Health Psychology

By Dr. Sauli Mitra

ISBN.-9788199933118

Binding:Paperback

Year-2026

Biblio-523

Content

1. Nature and Aims of Health Psychology
2. Components of Health – Physical, Social, Emotional and Cognitive Aspects
3. Models of Health and Illness–Medical and Bio-Psycho-Social Models, Stress-Diathesis Model
4. Role of Behavioral Factors in Disease and Disorders
5. Models and Approaches to Health Behaviour Change
6. Changing Health Habits
7. Stress – Meaning, Nature, Causes and Effects
8. Theories of Stress: Cannon, Selye, Lazarus
9. Coping Strategies
10. Stress Management
11. Promoting Wellness – Primary and Secondary Prevention
12. Health-Enhancing Behaviours: Exercise, Nutrition, Yoga, Meditation