How does health relate to psychology?

How does health relate to psychology?

Common issues treated by health psychologists include stress, weight, or pain management, smoking cessation, and reducing risky sexual or health-related behaviors. Health psychologists can help people change problematic behaviors to improve their overall health and well-being. 

Health psychology examines how biological, social and psychological factors influence health and illness. Health psychologists use psychological science to promote health, prevent illness and improve health care systems.