Health Psychology
relates to
• psychology helping to improve our
physical and mental well being and health
• improving our motivation to look after ourselves
examples include
• losing weight
knowing
what to do
learn about different types
of eating e.g. "comfort eating"; boredom eating; stress
eating
planning for setbacks and
problems
learn to deal with
"sabotaging thoughts"
• giving up smoking and other harmful substance use
• having the "right" attitude to exercise
• stress management
• lifestyle which contribute to health
get the right supervision;
it is often a good idea to check with your ...
• family doctor
• dietician, especially if you have a health problem
requiring certain nutrition
"healthy body, healthy
mind"
