Health Psychology : The Basics

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cook, Erica, author.

Wood, Lynne, 1969- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine and psychology.

Clinical health psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (240 p.) ill

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Routledge 2019

Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2022.

Summary:

This accessible primer on health psychology covers the key theories and models of the discipline. Through the use of real-life case studies and examples, it covers a broad range of topics related to the field of health psychology including: health promotion, risky health behaviour and health in healthcare settings. It explains how health psychology serves to not only promote positive health and reduce maladaptive health behaviours, but also support those who are chronically ill. Unlike medicine, health psychology takes a more holistic approach through the interaction of psychological, social and biological factors to improve health. This book outlines the inter-relationship between how we think and feel, our biological systems, and the social contexts in which we live.

Contents:

The development of Health Psychology

A bio/psycho/social approach to health and wellbeing

Attitudes, beliefs & behaviour: Models of health behaviour

Health behaviours of children & adolescence

Stress, behaviour & illness

Adjusting to chronic health conditions

Health psychology in Health care settings.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-315-44774-6

1-315-44776-2

9781315447766

OCLC:

1178869695