Health Psychology: a Biopsychosocial Approach 2nd Edition

Providing a thorough biopsychosocial approach, Health Psychology is your ideal companion to studying this subject. Exploring bio-social, developmental and lifestyle factors and how these relate to physical and psychological disturbances, this lively and approachable guide takes your students through this key topic for psychology, health sciences, nursing and education students. Using case studies and up to date research, the author brings to life the important practical applications in this area, helping your students to understand the varied ways the biological, physiological and social factors affect psychology and how effective interventions can influence the health of a population.