The Health Psychology Handbook

The Health Psychology Handbook is a comprehensive guide that explores how psychological factors influence physical health and illness. It covers topics like stress, behaviors, and emotional well-being, and how these impact disease prevention, management, and recovery. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the mind-body connection and provides insights into therapies and strategies to promote healthier lifestyles. It is a valuable resource for clinicians, students, and anyone interested in the scientific ways mental and emotional factors affect physical health, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes through psychological understanding.