Behavioral medicine and women
Subtitle: a comprehensive handbook
By: edited by Elaine A. Blechman, Kelly D. Brownell ; forewords by W. Stewart Agras, Bonnie R. Strickland.
Contributors: Blechman, Elaine A.; Brownell, Kelly D.
Publisher: Guilford Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 876
Subjects: Women -- Health and hygiene -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Women -- Psychology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Medicine and psychology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Women's Health.; Women -- psychology.; Behavioral Medicine.
Other titles: Behavioral medicine & women
Description: Documenting significant recent advances in understanding women's psychosocial and physical health, this comprehensive resource covers both prevention and intervention and provides cutting-edge information on the links between behavior and disease. With contributions from over 150 leading experts, the book addresses a wide range of topics on women's health across the lifespan, including physiological and mental conditions, substance abuse, sexuality and reproduction, body image, and cultural issues and concerns. Succinct, accessible chapters with annotated references enable readers to find desired information quickly and easily.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.