{"product_id":"health-psychology-by-erica-cook-9781138213685","title":"Health Psychology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis accessible primer on \u003cem\u003eHealth Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e covers the key theories and models of the discipline. Through the use of real-life case studies and examples, it covers a broad range of topics related to the field, including health promotion, risky health behaviour, and health in healthcare settings. It explains how health psychology serves to not only promote positive health and reduce maladaptive health behaviours, but also support those who are chronically ill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike medicine, health psychology takes a more holistic approach through the interaction of psychological, social, and biological factors to improve health. This book outlines the inter-relationship between how we think and feel, our biological systems, and the social contexts in which we live. It discusses how belief and attitude can shape behaviour, the pivotal role of stress, and how we can adjust to chronic illness. Drawing from experience, the authors answer important and common questions like \u003cem\u003ehow can we stop people from smoking? Does stress really make us ill? Why don't people take their medication as prescribed?\u003c\/em\u003e And \u003cem\u003ehow can we support people to adjust to a chronic health condition?\u003c\/em\u003e It also provides a unique focus on children and adolescent health, considering how developmental changes impact health behaviours and subsequent health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an essential introductory text suitable for students, professionals, and general readers interested in this important and emerging topic area. It also provides useful information for those interested in working in the field by providing an overview of what health psychologists do, where they work, and the pathways available to become a registered health psychologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605982986476,"sku":"9781138213685","price":235.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138213685-health-psychology.jpg?v=1778144804","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/health-psychology-by-erica-cook-9781138213685","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}