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What is health psychology? Where is health psychology useful? Who uses the principles and techniques developed in health psychology? These are some of the questions that, as a clinical health psychologist for almost 20 years, Felicity Allen is pleased to answer in Health Psychology and Behaviour. This thoughtful and comprehensive text will help you to develop an appreciation of the importance of training in health psychology for all health professionals to ensure positive health outcomes for individuals and communities.

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Author:   Felicity Allen, Prof. (Monash University)
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Education / Australia
Dimensions:   Width: 20.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 25.20cm
Weight:   1.031kg
ISBN:  

9780070146266

ISBN 10:   0070146268
Pages:   584
Publication Date:   18 August 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

PART A: Foundations for 21st century AustraliaChapter: 1 Introduction to health psychologyChapter: 2 Biological bases of healthChapter: 3 Life expectancy and disease patterns in 21st century AustraliaChapter: 4 Health behavioursChapter: 5 ScreeningPART B: Drug use and hazardous lifestylesChapter: 6 Drug useChapter: 7 Eating disordersChapter: 8 Suicide and self-harmChapter: 9 Stress and copingPART C: IllnessChapter: 10 The cardiovascular systemChapter: 11 Cancer and psychoneuroimmunologyChapter: 12 Acquired immune defi ciency syndrome (AIDS)Chapter: 13 AsthmaChapter: 14 Musculoskeletal disordersChapter: 15 Gastrointestinal problems–ulcers and irritable bowel syndromePART D: Interventions and encouraging changeChapter: 16 Illness and healthcareChapter: 17 Pain and pain managementChapter: 18 Health enhancing behaviours–nutrition and physical activityChapter: 19 Health promotion

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