Cardiac psychology
Cardiac Psychology
Cardiac psychology (pronunciation: /kɑːrˈdæk saɪˈkɒlədʒi/) is a specialized field of psychology that focuses on the interplay between cardiovascular health and mental health.
Etymology
The term "cardiac psychology" is derived from the Greek words "kardia," meaning heart, and "psyche," meaning soul or mind. It was first used in the late 20th century as the understanding of the connection between heart health and mental health began to evolve.
Overview
Cardiac psychology is concerned with the psychological factors that can influence cardiovascular disease, as well as the psychological consequences of cardiovascular disease. This includes understanding the role of stress, anxiety, and depression in heart disease, and how these mental health conditions can impact heart health.
Cardiac psychologists work with patients who have heart disease to help them manage their mental health and improve their overall quality of life. They may also work with individuals at risk of developing heart disease to help them reduce their risk factors.
Related Terms
- Cardiovascular disease: A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.
- Psychocardiology: The study of the interaction between the mind and the heart.
- Psychosomatic medicine: An interdisciplinary medical field exploring the relationships among social, psychological, and behavioral factors on bodily processes and quality of life in humans.
- Behavioral cardiology: An emerging field in the discipline of cardiology that emphasizes the importance of psychosocial factors in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cardiac psychology
- Wikipedia's article - Cardiac psychology
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