About the Book: Psychology and Health Promotion
The conceptualization of health has undergone several changes, though the pace
of change has been variable and no doubt it has been rapid in the twentieth
century. The increasing recognition of the role of psychosocial factors in the
causation, prevention and even in the treatment of not only of psychological
problems but in case of physical ailments also have contributed. In addition,
the development of biopsychosocial model has led to the growth, development and
refinement of a newer specialty in psychology i.e. the health psychology. Health
psychologists are becoming vital members of multidisciplinary clinical and
research teams in rehabilitation, cardiology,