Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions

The second edition of Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions continues to draw on the research and theoretical perspectives of many disciplines to illustrate the interrelationship of psychology and health. Using the biopsychosocial model for understanding the whole person in health and illness, the text explores current Australasian and international research conducted by health psychologists, public health researchers and those working in related fields. 

 

This edition retains the structure, broad scope, pedagogical features and clear, accessible style of Sarafino’s landmark work, while applying Australasian health–related statistics and documenting a wide range of Australasian health promotion programs.

Spis treści:
Part 1: An introduction: basic issues and processes 
Chapter 1 An overview of psychology and health
Chapter 2 The body′s physical systems
 
Part 2: Stress, illness and coping
Chapter 3 Stress – its meaning, impact and sources
Chapter 4 Stress, biopsychosocial factors and illness
Chapter 5 Coping with and reducing stress
 
Part 3: Lifestyles to enhance health and prevent illness
Chapter 6 Health–related behaviour and health promotion
Chapter 7 Reducing substance use and abuse
Chapter 8 Improving nutrition, weight control and diet, physical activity and safety
 
Part 4: Becoming ill and getting medical treatment
Chapter 9 Us ing health services
Chapter 10 In the hospital: the setting, procedures and effects on patients
 
Part 5: Physical symptoms: pain and discomfort
Chapter 11 The nature and symptoms of pain
Chapter 12 Managing and controlling clinical pain
 
Part 6: Chronic and life–threatening health problems
Chapter 13 Serious and disabling chronic illnesses: causes, management and coping
Chapter 14 Heart disease, stroke, cancer and AIDS: causes, management and coping
 
Part 7: Looking to the future
Chapter 15 What′s ahead for health psychology?