Evolution of the biopsychosocial model: prospects and challenges for health psychology.

@article{Suls2004EvolutionOT,
  title={Evolution of the biopsychosocial model: prospects and challenges for health psychology.},
  author={Jerry M Suls and Alexander J. Rothman},
  journal={Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association},
  year={2004},
  volume={23 2},
  pages={
          119-25
        }
}
  • J. Suls, A. Rothman
  • Published 1 March 2004
  • Psychology, Medicine
  • Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
Although advances have been made in specifying connections between biological, psychological, and social processes, the full potential of the biopsychosocial model for health psychology remains untapped. In this article, 4 areas that need to be addressed to ensure the continued evolution of the biopsychosocial model are identified and a series of recommendations concerning initiatives directed at research, training, practice and intervention, and policy are delineated. These recommendations… 
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