Understanding “Whole-Person Health” in Practice
Whole-person health represents a practical approach to care that views individuals as interconnected beings instead of a set of separate symptoms, combining clinical treatment with consideration for mental, social, economic, behavioral and environmental influences on health, and in practice moves systems away from sporadic, disease-centered visits toward ongoing, tailored collaborations that ease suffering, enhance outcomes and reduce unnecessary costs.Core components of whole-person healthPhysical health: science-backed prevention, comprehensive chronic disease management, support for mobility and physical functioning, along with careful focus on sleep, diet and regular physical activity.Mental and behavioral health: consistent screening and readily available treatment for depression, anxiety, substance…
