Psicologia da Saúde Crítica: Breve revisão e perspectiva existencialista

 

José A. Carvalho Teixeira (*)

 

RESUMO

A finalidade deste artigo é dupla: em primeiro lugar, fazer uma breve revisão da perspectiva crítica no campo da psicologia da saúde; em segundo lugar, discutir o seu potencial para a promoção da saúde e prevenção das doenças. Adicionalmente, apresenta-se o esboço de uma perspectiva existencialista em psicologia da saúde.

Palavras-chave: Psicologia da saúde crítica, promoção da saúde, perspectiva existencialista.

 

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this article is twofold: first to provide an overview of critical perspective within the field of health psychology; and second to discuss his potential to health promotion and illness prevention. Finally, the author proposes an existential approach on health psychology.

Key words: Critical health psychology, health promotion, existential approach.

 

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(*) Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, Lisboa. Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicoterapia Existencial.