Year: 2025 | Month: July-September | Volume: 10 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 16-24
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20250303
Current Global Trends in Behavioral Medicine
Maria Danai Vichou1, Georgios Pilafas2, Penelope Louka3
1Psychology student, University of Derby (UK) at Mediterranean College campus, Athens, Greece
2Programme Leader ‘MSc Applied Psychology’, University of Derby (UK) at Mediterranean College campus, Athens, Greece
3Associate Provost (Research), Mediterranean College, Greece
Corresponding Author: Maria Danai Vichou
ABSTRACT
Behavioral medicine is a multidisciplinary field that draws upon behavioral and psychological principles in order to address and manage physical health conditions following George Engel’s biopsychosocial model. This critical review examines the latest trends of the field, focusing on advancements that have deepened scientists’ understanding about health and disease. These trends include the incorporation of digital health technologies, such as mobile apps and wearable sensors, to enhance the monitoring of health behaviors. In addition, precision medicine that takes into account the genetic and lifestyle factors, along with mind-body interventions such as yoga, meditation, and hypnosis, have been found to improve treatment outcomes and to promote the overall well-being of individuals. Social determinants of health and the implementation of health coaching and personalised health communication strategies may also contribute to achieving health equity and patient engagement. Lastly, health behavior-change techniques such as goal setting and self-monitoring have been found to significantly influence individuals by promoting healthier behaviors. The emergence of these trends emphasizes the positive outcomes that behavioral medicine may have on health outcomes while highlighting the need for additional research to ensure successful implementation.
Keywords: Behavioral Medicine, Current Trends, Health Management