The Biopsychosocial Model of Illness (“the BPS model”), first conceptualized in 1977 by George Engel, broadens the prevailing biomedical model of illness. The biomedical model views illness as ...

Clinical and health psychology is the interdisciplinary field that applies psychological science to the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental and physical health problems. Grounded in a ...

Researchers argue that neurologists should integrate spiritual assessment into care to help patients with Parkinson’s and dementia find meaning.

Psychotherapists apply several techniques and modelling techniques to assist clients facing mental, neurological and substance use disorders. One of these, the biopsychosocial model, is a holistic ...