Mental Wellbeing

Mental health disorders are highly prevalent and costly in high-income countries, driven by multiple social, economic, environmental and lifestyle factors. Lifestyle Medicine strategies can prevent and treat mental health disorders by addressing their biopsychosocial determinants and enhancing positive psychology- focusing on preserving developing what works well, rather than the traditional medical model of fixing what has broken. A number of tools and techniques to assess and prescribe lifestyle interventions for mental wellbeing are available. Mental health is intimately connected with other aspects of Lifestyle Medicine, such as physical activity, relationships, and the natural environment. Applying the evidence base from Lifestyle Medicine offers possibilities to avoid over-prescribing and promote non-pharmacological and holistic approaches that empower individuals and communities.

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Essential Lifestyle Medicine

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9781009391573

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