Health Psychology: Fourth Edition

Author: (USA) Sarafino E.P.
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Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "Health is a wealth of life." How does psychology affect human health? Health psychology tells us about the relationship between human health and psychology; what is the impact of stress on health and recovery from illness? How can we help people establish and maintain healthy lifestyles? Why don't patients follow doctors' advice, and what can healthcare providers do to assist them? What special needs do pediatric patients have, and how can parents and healthcare providers meet these needs? How can we help patients with specific diseases and their family members, friends? This book is a comprehensive textbook with a broad scope, adopted in courses such as "Health Psychology" or "Behavioral Medicine." Whether you aspire to become a psychologist, medical social worker, nurse, doctor, occupational therapist, public health worker, or health educator, the knowledge of health psychology in this book is essential.