Handbook of Psychology, Volume 9, Health Psychology,

by Editor: Arthur M. Nezu ( ); Editor: Christine M. Nezu ( ); Editor: Pamela A. Geller ( ); Editor-in-Chief: Irving B. Weiner

• ISBN13: 9780471666721
• ISBN10: 0471666726
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Includes established theories and cutting-edge developments. Presents the work of an international group of experts. Presents the nature, origin, implications, an future course of major unresolved issues in the area.

Table of Contents

Handbook of Psychology: Preface

Volume Preface

Contributors

Introduction

Overview

Health Psychology: Overview and Professional Issues

Causal And Mediating Psychosocial Factors

Stressful Life Events

Coping and Social Support

Psychoneuroimmunology

Diseases And Disorders

Asthma

Obesity

Tobacco Dependence

Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus

AIDS/HIV

Headaches

Psychosocial Oncology

Pain Management

Insomnia

Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Spinal Cord Injury

Health Psychology Across The Life Span

Child Health Psychology

Adolescent Health

Adult Development and Aging

Special Topics

Women's Health Psychology

Cultural Aspects of Health Psychology

Occupational Health Psychology

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Author Index

Subject Index

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