Health Psychology
- Hymie Anisman - Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
The author presents both key and up-to-date studies to help the reader explore the varied ways in which the biological, physiological and social factors at an individual and systematic level all affect psychology and how effective interventions can influence the health of a population.
Mapped to course requirements and exploring bio-social, developmental and life-style factors in relation to physical and psychological disturbances, Health Psychology is an indispensable companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students in psychology, health sciences, nursing and education students.
Supported by a wealth of learning features and additional content, this book will give your students:
- Access to the SAGE companion website which includes interactive quizzes, author selected videos, further reading, glossaries, testbanks and powerpoint slides
- 17 chapters packed with case studies, the latest research and areas of study
- The knowledge and skills to link theory to practice
Supplements
For students
- Author-selected videos
- Interactive quizzes
- Scholarly journal articles
For instructors
- Testbanks
- PowerPoint slides
A useful introductory text for the undergraduate student interested in brain and behaviour. Hymie Anisman has drawn on his years of experience and stellar record to write a personal, approachable and very readable book that clarifies the intimate relationship between brain and body in the control of health.
Health Psychology offers a range of information related to current health issues and trending areas of research. Clearly presented with a good selection of supporting case studies, both under and post graduate students will find this text useful. I am currently using it with Level 3 Diploma Heath and Social Care students who have commented on the links to practice. Excellent companion website which has supported planning and delivery of key information.
Fits our course really well, with some great content on behavioural change alongside the traditional health psychology content
A useful textbook suitable for both level 3 and undergraduate students interested in health behaviours. It covers a wide range of topics with current research. It would benefit from more visually appealing images rather than black and white.
A useful text supporting students to increase their knowledge around health behaviours and lifestyle factors and the underlying psychology across the lifespan.
Clearly laid out and accompanied by a supportive website. A very useful resource.
Valuable resource for assisting nursing students in understanding key concepts
this book covers many aspects of health related psychology that especially touches on the role of the midwife. i would strongly recommend this book to all midwifery students covering from menstruation right through to breast feeding. a comprehensive book that is also a pleasure to read for personal interest
