Health Psychology
Health Psychologists are here to support people in managing the psychological and emotional aspects of health and chronic illnesses.
They understand the biological, social, environmental, and psychological factors that influence health, exploring how these elements can either promote or hinder individuals in achieving wellness, recovering from illness, or managing chronic conditions. They also recognize that while these factors can affect how we can manage chronic conditions, the presence of a chronic condition can, in turn, affect our mental wellbeing, social connectedness, situations and environment.
A Health Psychologist plays a crucial role in offering support and guidance to individuals with chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes. They can support people in making meaningful health behaviour changes, adjusting to diagnoses, and integrating effective self-management strategies into their unique lifestyles. They help address challenges such as anxiety, depression, eating difficulties, and the stressors of daily life that can make self-management more challenging. By exploring one’s health, lifestyle, support systems, and barriers, they can offer personalised guidance and support to empower individuals to navigate their health journeys more confidently.
