Psychology According to the APA and WHO: Mind and Behavior

Psychology according to the APA and the WHO is the scientific study of mind and behavior. This video compares how the American Psychological Association and the World Health Organization describe psychology, and what that definition covers in practice. You’ll see why both bodies treat psychology as a science of mental processes and behavior, how that framing connects to health, and what it includes beyond therapy. The focus is the official idea of the field, not a history of every school of thought. Topics covered: APA definition of psychology WHO view of psychology and mental health Mind and behavior as the core subject How the definition shapes research and practice What this does and does not include This video is general education based on public definitions from the APA and WHO.