CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
At present, health is understood as the “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not only the absence of diseases or illnesses”.
In such a way, that clinical and health psychologists are professionals who are in charge of caring for people when they feel some type of emotional and mental discomfort. Carrying out a diagnosis of psychological disorders, as well as providing accompaniment to the patient suffering from a chronic disease, etc., and offering a personalized intervention through psychotherapy, based on individual needs.
Anxiety and Aging
Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and restlessness, which can cause sweating, tension, and palpitations, but can be a normal reaction to stress.
Anxiety disorders are conditions in which anxiety does not go away, can get worse over time, and symptoms can interfere with activities of daily living.
Manifestations of anxiety are common in older people and can be quite troublesome in your life. A significant number of negative consequences have been associated, such as increased disability, decreased sense of well-being and life satisfaction, increased mortality, and increased risk of coronary heart disease in men, as well as excessive use health service.