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Editorial 

Psychophysiology of Wellbeing; A must to 
introduce in undergraduate programs 
Shamoon Noushad
Department of Psychology, Malir University of Science and Technology 

Abstract 
 The psychophysiology of wellbeing is an important field of study that explores 
the relationship between mental and physical health. This interdisciplinary field 
integrates knowledge from psychology, neuroscience, biology, and physiology to 
understand how positive emotions, attitudes, and behaviors can impact physical 
health outcomes. Introducing the psychophysiology of wellbeing in 
undergraduate programs can provide students with valuable knowledge and 
skills to promote their own wellbeing and mental health, increase awareness of the 
connection between mental and physical health, and potentially open up new 
prospects of collaborations and wellbeing overall. 

Keywords 
Psychophysiology, Wellbeing, Undergraduate programs, Mental Health 

Citation: Noushad S. Psychophysiology of 
Wellbeing; A must to introduce in 
undergraduate programs. APP. 2022; 9(2): 
64-66 

Corresponding Author Email: 
shamoon@maliruniversity.edu.pk 

DOI: 10.29052/2412-3188.v9.i2.2022.64-66 

Received 06/11/2022 

Accepted 26/11/2022 

Published 01/12/2022 

Copyright © The Author(s). 2022. This is 
an open-access article distributed under 
the terms of the Creative Commons 
Attribution 4.0 International License, 
which permits unrestricted use, 
distribution, and reproduction in any 
medium, provided the original author and 
source are credited.  

Funding: The author(s) received no 
specific funding for this work. 

Conflicts of Interests: The authors have 
declared that no competing interests 
exist. 

https://doi.org/10.29052/2412-3188.v9.i2.2022.
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The psychophysiology of wellbeing is an 
essential field that explores the relationships 
between psychological processes and 
physiological responses to promote health 
and wellbeing. In today's world, where 
mental health concerns are increasingly 
prevalent, incorporating this topic into the 
undergraduate curriculum is essential for 
several reasons. Understanding the 
psychophysiology of wellbeing is vital for 
overall physical and mental health because it 
can help identify the mechanisms that 
underlie the relationship between mind and 
body. For example, if we can identify specific 
physiological markers associated with 
higher levels of wellbeing, we can develop 
interventions targeting those markers to 
improve overall health. Moreover, research 
has shown that interventions that target both 
psychological and physiological processes 
can have a synergistic effect, leading to more 
significant improvements in health 
outcomes than interventions that target only 
one of these domains. Thus, a better 
understanding of the psychophysiology of 
wellbeing can inform the development of 
more effective interventions for improving 
overall health and wellbeing. 

There are several reasons why including the 
psychophysiology of wellbeing in 
undergraduate curricula and programs is 
essential 

➢ The holistic approach to health: Including
psychophysiology of wellbeing in the health
sciences curriculum allows students to
understand the link between mental and
physical health. This holistic approach to
health recognizes that the mind and body are
interconnected and that addressing both is
necessary for optimal health and wellbeing.

➢ Evidence-based practices: Research in the
psychophysiology of wellbeing has

provided evidence-based practices for 
improving mental and physical health. By 
including this information in the health 
sciences curriculum, students can learn 
about these practices and how they can be 
applied in real-world settings. 

➢ Prevention of chronic diseases: Chronic
diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and
obesity significantly impact public health.
Psychophysiological research has shown
that stress and negative emotions can
contribute to the development of these
conditions. Including psychophysiology of
wellbeing in health sciences curriculum can
teach students how to manage stress and
emotions, potentially preventing the
development of chronic diseases.

➢ Mental health awareness: Mental health
disorders are a growing concern worldwide.
By including psychophysiology of wellbeing
in the health sciences curriculum, students
can learn about the physiological
mechanisms that underlie mental health
disorders and how to recognize and manage
these conditions.

➢ Interdisciplinary collaboration: It is a
multidisciplinary field that requires
collaboration between health professionals,
neuroscientists, psychologists, and other
researchers. Including this topic in the
undergraduate curriculum can foster
interdisciplinary collaboration and
communication, potentially leading to
discoveries and approaches to healthcare.

➢ Promoting mental health: The
psychophysiology of wellbeing can provide
students with an understanding of the
biological mechanisms that underpin mental
health and wellbeing. It can equip them with
the knowledge and skills necessary to
maintain good mental health and help others
struggling with mental health issues.

➢ Enhancing critical thinking skills: The
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students to think critically and analytically 
about the complex relationships between 
psychological and physiological processes. 
By engaging with this topic, students can 
develop their critical thinking skills and 
learn how to apply this approach to other 
areas of study. 

➢ Preparing for future careers: The study of
the psychophysiology of wellbeing is
relevant to many different fields, including
healthcare, education, social work, and
business. By incorporating this topic into the
undergraduate curriculum, students can
develop skills that will be valuable in their
future careers.

Conclusion 
The study of psychophysiology of health and 
wellbeing has several practical applications 
in clinical/applied, social, and health 

sciences, for example, diagnosis and 
treatment of mental health disorders, Stress 
management, chronic disease management, 
performance enhancement, and public 
health interventions. Overall, it has many 
valuable applications by providing insights 
into the interplay between the mind and 
body and developing interventions to 
improve health and wellbeing in various 
domains. Moreover, the psychophysiology 
of wellbeing is an important topic that can 
help students understand the interplay 
between the mind and body in promoting 
health and wellbeing. By incorporating this 
topic into the undergraduate curriculum, 
students can develop skills that will be 
valuable in their personal and professional 
lives and contribute to a more informed and 
compassionate society. 

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