According to Dr. Pham Toan, health psychology is a specialty of clinical psychology, recognized by the American Psychological Association (APA) since the 1980s. This subject is based on the biopsychosocial (psychology - physiology - society) model, emphasizing that human health does not only depend on medical or physical factors, but is also closely linked to spirit and the living environment.
The book was compiled not only with the goal of providing theoretical knowledge, but also aimed at practical application in life and in consultation and therapy. Dr. Pham Toan emphasized: Treatment with medicine or surgery can only heal wounds on the body, but it is uncertain whether it will help improve the overall health of people. Therefore, health psychology was born to supplement, intervene and accompany medicine, to improve the quality of life".
The highlight of Health Psychology lies in the harmonious combination of academics and practicality. The book's content is based on proven research works, while updating the latest results in modern medicine and psychology. Instead of stopping at the concept, the author gave many examples related to life: From obesity, infectious diseases, to modern social pressure.
The book is not only for students and lecturers in psychology and medicine, but is also useful for anyone interested in protecting their mental and physical health. Explaints about behavior, daily habits and prevention help readers easily connect with themselves and those around them.
In an era where mental health issues are increasingly being noticed, "Health Psychology" was born at the right time, contributing to filling the gap in Vietnamese documents in this field. The book not only provides knowledge, but also arouses awareness of self-care, encourages the spirit of healthy living and improves resilience to the challenges of modern society.
"Health psychology" promises to become a useful reference for students, lecturers, psychology - medicine experts, and at the same time a trusted companion for general readers in the journey to build comprehensive health.
Dr. Pham Toan is a consultant psychotherapist and psychotherapist, who used to be the Head of the Department of Psychotherapy at the Milton Madison Mental Health Center, New York (USA). He was awarded the Chamberlain Foundation's Community Service spokesperson Award (Welcome Back Awards) for the US - Canada region in 2006.
Over the past decade, he has published many valuable works, welcomed by domestic and foreign experts and readers: "Heart of pathology" ( San Jose, California, 2011; Re-edited many times in Vietnam, latest in 2023); "Understanding and supporting autistic children" ( Tre Publishing House, 2014, co-author); "Psychotherapy - theory and practice" (Ho Chi Minh City University of Education Publishing House, 2016)...
With extensive experience in practice and research, Dr. Pham Toan always aims to: Help readers realize that health is not only the absence of disease, but a state of comprehensive balance between the body, spirit and society.
