Hymie Anisman,Kimberly Matheson
An Introduction to Stress and Health
An Introduction to Stress and Health
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The second edition of An Introduction to Stress and Health has been updated to include new chapters on psychosocial and environmental stressors such as racism, climate change, discrimination, collective trauma, and settler colonialism. It combines psychosocial and behavioral neuroscience perspectives to provide a broad understanding of the processes that can be influenced by stress, and offers interventions and therapeutic strategies for dealing with its consequences on the body.
Format: Hardback
Length: 568 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
This extensively revised second edition of An Introduction to Stress and Health delves into the profound impact of chronic and acute stress on the body, exacerbating and contributing to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of stress, this comprehensive textbook seamlessly integrates psychosocial and behavioral neuroscience perspectives, providing a comprehensive understanding of the immunological, neurochemical, hormonal, and growth factor processes that can be influenced by stress. Authored by Hymie Anisman, Professor of Neuroscience at Carleton University, and Kimberly Matheson, Research Chair in Culture and Gender Mental Health and Professor of Neuroscience at The Royal Ottawas Institute of Mental Health Research and Carleton University, this text offers a unique approach by exploring how different interventions and therapeutic strategies can be employed to manage stress and its consequences on the body.
The book's engaging writing style, captivating case studies, and insightful signposts to further reading make it an invaluable resource for postgraduate students pursuing courses in health psychology, stress, health, and illness. With its comprehensive coverage and interdisciplinary approach, An Introduction to Stress and Health equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex terrain of stress and promote optimal health and well-being.
Weight: 1100g
Dimension: 242 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529778724
Edition number: 2 Revised edition
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