Population Salutogenesis—The Future of Psychiatry?
Jim van Os, Sinan Gülöksüz
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses the potential of salutogenesis, or emphasis on health- and wellness-promoting practices, as a public health approach to mitigate increasing levels of mental illness and distress.
Topics & Concepts
SalutogenesisPublic healthMental healthPsychiatryMental illnessDistressPopulationMedicinePsychologyMental distressPopulation healthEnvironmental healthHealth promotionClinical psychologyNursingHealth, psychology, and well-beingResilience and Mental HealthOptimism, Hope, and Well-being