The second edition of Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions continues to draw on the research and theoretical perspectives of many disciplines to illustrate the interrelationship of psychology and health. Using the biopsychosocial model for understanding the whole person in health and illness, the text explores current Australasian and international research conducted by health psychologists, public health researchers and those working in related fields. This edition retains the structure, broad scope, pedagogical features and clear, accessible style of Sarafino's landmark work, while applying Australasian health-related statistics and documenting a wide range of Australasian health promotion programs.

Table of Contents

Part 1: An introduction: basic issues and processes Chapter 1 An overview of psychology and health Chapter 2 The body's physical systems Part 2: Stress, illness and coping Chapter 3 Stress - its meaning, impact and sources Chapter 4 Stress, biopsychosocial factors and illness Chapter 5 Coping with and reducing stress Part 3: Lifestyles to enhance health and prevent illness Chapter 6 Health-related behaviour and health promotion Chapter 7 Reducing substance use and abuse Chapter 8 Improving nutrition, weight control and diet, physical activity and safety Part 4: Becoming ill and getting medical treatment Chapter 9 Using health services Chapter 10 In the hospital: the setting, procedures and effects on patients Part 5: Physical symptoms: pain and discomfort Chapter 11 The nature and symptoms of pain Chapter 12 Managing and controlling clinical pain Part 6: Chronic and life-threatening health problems Chapter 13 Serious and disabling chronic illnesses: causes, management and coping Chapter 14 Heart disease, stroke, cancer and AIDS: causes, management and coping Part 7: Looking to the future Chapter 15 What's ahead for health psychology?