An interdisciplinary model that looks at the interconnection between biology, psychology, and socio-environmental factors in health management.
The biopsychosocial model takes into account not only the physical aspect of one's health but also psychological factors such as mood, personality, behavior, and social factors such as culture, family, and socioeconomic status. In social prescribing, for example, a doctor might recommend a patient to engage in certain social activities or networks that could benefit their health. These could involve joining a local exercise group to combat loneliness and improve physical health or visiting art therapy sessions to mitigate mental health issues.
Engaging in social activities is not just good for our mood; it's beneficial to our health - George Engel, the founder of the biopsychosocial model
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