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The Psychology of Health ebook is a fascinating insight into the connection between psychological and physical health. This ebook is a great read for anyone who is interested in understanding more about this topic for their own personal interest, psychology students or as a compliment for anyone studying health. Psychology and health are intricately intertwined. Our physical health can impact on our mental health and vice-versa. There are many examples of links between mental health and physical health problems which are not only detrimental to the individual’s quality of life, but which put strain on health care services and the wellbeing of society as a whole. This book explores the complex relationship between health and psychology and the ways that understanding this relationship and good management of it can lead to healthier lifestyles.
Pages: 77 Images: 57 ISBN: 978-0-9942948-6-9 Table of Contents CREDITS Preface CHAPTER 1 HOW A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CAN IMPACT ON PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH Health Definitions of health Stress & health Exercise What happens to the body when we exercise? Diet and nutrition Acute and chronic stress CHAPTER 2 MENTAL DISORDERS - SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Introduction Definitions of mental disorder Role of the clinician Types of symptoms Signs & symptoms of disorders CHAPTER 3 PHYSICAL ILLNESSES WITH A MENTAL DIMENSION Psychological factors in physical illness What is a psychosomatic illness? Psychological factors in accidents & illness Immune system & health Stress & the immune system Stress associated with physical illnesses Psychological response to injury or disease Personality and attitudes Chronic physical illnesses with mental health associations CHAPTER 4 MENTAL PROBLEMS & DISORDERS WITH A PHYSICAL DIMENSION Introduction Depression Anxiety Eating disorders Dementia Effect of hormones on mood states Patient’s emotional reaction to physical illness The importance of sleep Summary CHAPTER 5 THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN MANAGING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ILLNESSES Health psychology Factors affecting psychological & physical health Traditional medical interventions Helping people with transition - what can we do to help ourselves? What can we do to improve our mental health? Using mindfulness CHAPTER 6 PROVIDING BETTER HEALTH SERVICES Towards better health care services Impact of health psychology Improving services Raising public awareness Providing better pubic access to health care Wider recognition of health relationships CHAPTER 7 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HEALTH INDUSTRY Opportunities working in health APPENDIX