Gate Control Theory
The gate control theory of pain asserts that non-painful input closes the nerve "gates" to painful input, which prevents pain sensation from traveling to the central nervous system.
Category Health Psychology
Asthma and Psychological Factors
There are different psychological factors involved at each stage of asthma, such as at the initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, and ongoing management of symptoms and treatments.
Psychological Influences on Pain Perception
How a person perceives pain, and how doctors treat it, depends upon many psychosocial factors.
Therapeutic Potential in Blogging
Creating connections between the world of the sick and world of the well can be valuable in the positive psychosocial functioning of individuals.