The Handbook of Wellness Medicine

Part I. Approach to Wellness: 1. Defining wellness; 2. Screening and assessment methods; 3. The biopsychosocial assessment; 4. Wellness measurement; 5. The wellness treatment plan; Part II. From Illness to Wellness by Organ Systems/Disorders: 6. The concept of wellness in psychiatric and substance use disorders; 7. Neurological and neurosurgical disorders and wellness; 8. Cardiovascular and pulmonary wellness; 9. Gastrointestinal system and wellness; 10. Wellness and the genito-urinary system; 11. Reproductive system, pregnancy, and post-partum wellness; 12. Allergic, infectious, immunological system; 13. Wellness in endocrinal and metabolic disorders; Part III. Special Populations and Special Topics: 14. Wellness in patients living with chronic medical conditions; 15. Wellness in older individuals; 16. Child and adolescent wellness; 17. Wellness in pain disorders; 18. Wellness in cancer and neoplastic diseases; 19. Wellness in terminal illness; 20. Wellness interventions in the workplace; 21. Wellness interventions for physicians and health care professionals; Part IV: Wellness Interventions: 22. Nutrition; 23: Nutraceuticals and wellness; 24. Pharmaceuticals and alternatives for wellness; 25. Exercise, dance, tai-chi, Pilates, and Alexander technique; 26. Sleep, rest, and relaxation; 27. Sex, intimacy, and wellbeing; 28. Mindfulness, meditation and yoga; 29. Gratitude, forgiveness, and spirituality; 30. Positive neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation, and neuroenhancement; 31. Acupuncture, herbs, and Ayurvedic medicine; 32. The role of aesthetics in wellness; 33. Massage, humor, and music; 34. Nature, and pets; 35. Circadian rhythm in the digital age; 36. The arts in health settings: inspirational, educational and therapeutic approaches to wellness; 37. Engaging the five senses: taste, smell, see, listen, and touch; 38. Emotional intelligence and its role in sustaining fulfillment in life; 39. Psychotherapy and positive psychology; 40. Resilience and wellness; 41. Developing purpose, meaning, and achievements; 42. Healing and wellness; 43. Connection, compassion and community; 44. Wellness interventions for chronicity and disability; Part V. Wellness through Optimization of Work, Love, and Play: 45. Work, love, and play and the joy of living (Joie de Vivre); 46. Work and life balance; 47. Family relations, friendships, and love; 48. The role of leisure, recreation and play in health and well-being; 49. Wellness and whole person care; 50. The personalized wellness life plan; Appendix I. Wellness measures; Appendix II. Wellness apps and devices.