ISE Health Psychology

Health Psychology, 11e

Part 1 Introduction to Health Psychology

CHAPTER 1: What is Health Psychology?
CHAPTER 2: The Systems of the Body

Part 2 Health Behavior and Primary Prevention

CHAPTER 3: Health Behaviors 
CHAPTER 4: Health-Promoting Behaviors 
CHAPTER 5: Health-Compromising Behaviors 

Part 3 Stress and Coping

CHAPTER 6: Stress
CHAPTER 7: Coping, Resilience, and Social Support

Part 4 Seeking and Using Health Care Services

CHAPTER 8: Using Health Services
CHAPTER 9: Patients, Providers, and Treatments
CHAPTER 10: The Management of Pain and Discomfort 

Part 5 Management of Chronic and Terminal Health Disorders

CHAPTER 11: Management of Chronic Health Disorders 
CHAPTER 12: Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness 
CHAPTER 13: Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke, and Type 2 Diabetes 
CHAPTER 14: Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorders 

Part 6 Toward the Future

CHAPTER 15: Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future 

Health Psychology, Eleventh Edition, provides a comprehensive, accessible, and engaging look into the field of health psychology. With a focus on the most current research related to stress, psychosocial issues, and chronic disorders, this edition covers both the scientific progress of health psychology, as well as its important real-life applications. Research is presented with practical stories, written so that any reader can quickly identify how best to lead a healthier life. Since 1986, Health Psychology has helped thousands of students learn how to identify and eliminate stress, maintain their health, and use technology to get the best care possible, and this edition is no exception.