Wellbeing

The concept of wellbeing is currently being explored globally, with policymakers debating how to use and measure wellbeing beyond the traditional meansthat focus upon material and economic indicators.

This book details the contemporary research evidence base for health andwellbeing within the global context and discusses how this improved knowledgecan be applied to both healthcare policy and practice.  It discusses andanalyses the many different but inter-facing arguments around wellbeing and itsrelevance in the modern world.

Written by a multi-professional group of health and wellbeing academics whohave extensive national and international experience across the statutory andnon-statutory sectors, the book is essential reading for healthcareprofessionals and policy makers looking for a comprehensive and up-to-datesummary of the latest research and practice in the field of wellbeing.