Full Description
In Mind/Body Health: The Effects of Attitudes, Emotions and Relationships, Fifth Edition, readers get the latest scientific findings regarding the relationship between the mind and body and how attitudes and emotions directly affect physical health and well-being. Unique in the field for its coverage of the subject from the perspective of health as it pertains to psychology, psychoneuroimmunology, relationships, faith, personality types, and other issues pertaining to consciousness, the book includes up-to-date, cutting-edge research demonstrating the link between the mind and body. Currently the only book of its kind, it is a popular choice by students and instructors alike for courses such as Personal Health, Holistic Health or Mind/Body Health, or even as a Sr. Capstone course.
Contents
Brief Contents I. THE MIND BODY CONNECTION
Psychoneuroimmunology: The Connection between the Mind and the Body
The Impact of Stress on Health
II. ATTITUDES, PERCEPTION, AND HEALTH
Disease-Prone Personality
The Disease-Resistant Personality
Explanatory Style and Health
Locus of Control, Self-Esteem, and Health
III. EMOTIONS AND HEALTH
Anger, Hostility and Health
Worry, Anxiety, Fear, and Health
Depression, Despair, and Health
Grief, Bereavement, and Health
IV: RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND HEALTH
Social Support, Relationships, and Health
Loneliness and Health
Marriage and Health
Families and Health
V. SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH
Healing Power of Spirituality, Faith and Religion
Healing Power of Altruism
Healing Power of Humor and Laughter
VI. THE INTERVENTIONS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
Insomnia and Sleep Deprivation: Health Effects and Treatment
The Importance of Nutrition to Mind and Body Health
Behavioral Medicine Treatment: The Effects of Mind-Body Interventions on Health Outcomes
Creating Wellness: Implementing Principles of Resilience
