Health Psychology
eBook - ePub

Health Psychology

Understanding the Mind-Body Connection

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Health Psychology

Understanding the Mind-Body Connection

About this book

Health Psychology: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection introduces students to the story of health psychology through clear connections between science and the real world. Using a highly accessible writing style, author Catherine A. Sanderson employs a strong emphasis on the scientific principles and processes underlying the field of health psychology to present balanced coverage of foundational research, cutting-edge research, essential theories, and real-world application. The Third Edition builds on its strong student-oriented pedagogical program, streamlines content, and includes recent studies, pop culture references, and coverage of neuroscience to support student learning and engagement. Students will enjoy reading the text because of its relevance in helping them live long and healthy lives.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Brief Contents
  7. Contents
  8. Sidebar List
  9. Preface
  10. About the Author
  11. 1 Introduction
  12. 2 Research Methods
  13. 3 Theories of Health Behavior
  14. 4 Understanding Stress
  15. 5 Managing Stress
  16. 6 Injury and Injury Prevention
  17. 7 Substance Use and Abuse
  18. 8 Obesity and Disordered Eating
  19. 9 Understanding and Managing Pain
  20. 10 Understanding and Managing Chronic Illness
  21. 11 Leading Causes of Mortality Coronary Heart Disease and Cancer
  22. 12 Terminal Illness and Bereavement
  23. 13 Managing Health Care
  24. 14 Conclusions and Future Directions
  25. Glossary
  26. References
  27. Author Index
  28. Index