REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH: A REVIEW OF CURRENT INITIATIVES
Rehabilitation Psychology is an effervescent and relentlessly talked about topic. So, what exactly is it? According to the American Psychological Association (APA), Rehabilitation Psychology is a sub-field within psychology that focuses on helping individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions. Rehabilitation psychologists work with these individuals to enhance their quality of life, manage the psychological and social impacts of their conditions, and improve their ability to function in everyday life. With the ever-changing healthcare landscape, recent initiatives have propelled the field forward, making rehabilitation more inclusive, personalised, and accessible. In this blog, we will explore the most promising and impactful initiatives currently being taken for shaping rehabilitation psychology, its limited access to services, rural areas, low-income populations and underserved communities that often struggle to receive adequate psychological rehabilitation help....