Foreword

Introduction to Health Psychology

Conducting Research on Health

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Compliance with Healthy Behaviors

Definition, Measurement, and Management of Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Diseases

Understanding and Managing Pain

Approaches to Alternative Medicine

Behavioral Factors and Cardiovascular Diseases

Cancer and Behavioral Factors

Living with Chronic Illnesses

Smoking

Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use

Nutrition and Weight – Exercise

Future Challenges

Glossary

Bibliography

Index