Heillbrigðis
Heillbrigðis is a term used in Icelandic health policy and public health discourse to describe a holistic approach to health and well-being that encompasses physical health, mental health, social functioning, and environmental influences. The term signals a shift from treating illness to promoting overall well-being and resilience, aligning with international definitions of health as more than the absence of disease.
Etymology and usage: The word combines elements meaning whole or sound and care or health. While not
Practice and policy: In policy terms, Heillbrigðis emphasizes prevention, health promotion, and reducing health inequalities through
Challenges and reception: Critics note that the concept can be broad or ambiguous, making concrete budgeting
See also: Well-being, Public health, Social determinants of health, Icelandic health policy.