Wiley-Blackwell The Handbook of Behavioral Medicine (Blackwell Handbooks of Behavioral Neuroscience)

Handbook of Behavioral Medicine presents a comprehensive overview of the current use of behavioral science techniques in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various health related disorders.Features contributions from a variety of internationally recognized experts in behavioral medicine and related fieldsIncludes authors from education, social work, and physical therapyAddresses foundational issues in behavioral medicine in Volume 1, including concepts, theories, treatments, doctor/patient relationships, common medical problems, behavioral technologies, assessment, and methodologiesFocuses on medical interface in Volume 2, including issues relating to health disorders and specialties; social work, medical sociology, and psychosocial aspects; and topics relating to education and health 2 Volumes    Review Professor David I. Mostofsky has done it again. He has edited a wonderful book presenting a point of view that differs markedly from most works of this kind. The excellent combination of topics, covered by some of the best researchers and clinicians in the field makes this a must read book by everyone with some interest in behavioural medicine. —Professor Hege Randi Eriksen, University of Bergen From the Inside Flap Handbook of Behavioral Medicine presents a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge of behavioral science techniques in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of various health related disorders. Contributions from a wide variety of internationally recognized experts in behavioral medicine and related fields are featured, including the fields of education, social work, and physical therapy. Foundational issues in behavioral medicine are explored in Volume One, including various topics relating to concepts, theories, treatments, doctor/patient relationships, common medical problems, behavioral technologies, assessment, and methodologies. The focus of Volume Two is on medical interface, addressing a variety of issues relating to health disorders and specialties; social work, medical sociology, and psychosocial aspects; and topics relating to education and health. With its authoritative and innovative coverage of all aspects of this rapidly expanding interdisciplinary field, Handbook of Behavioral Medicine is an invaluable resource for clinical professionals and researchers concerned with the treatment of sickness and training of health professionals. From the Back Cover Handbook of Behavioral Medicine presents a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge of behavioral science techniques in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of various health related disorders. Contributions from a wide variety of internationally recognized experts in behavioral medicine and related fields are featured, including the fields of education, social work, and physical therapy. Foundational issues in behavioral medicine are explored in Volume One, including various topics relating to concepts, theories, treatments, doctor/patient relationships, common medical problems, behavioral technologies, assessment, and methodologies. The focus of Volume Two is on medical interface, addressing a variety of issues relating to health disorders and specialties; social work, medical sociology, and psychosocial aspects; and topics relating to education and health. With its authoritative and innovative coverage of all aspects of this rapidly expanding interdisciplinary field, Handbook of Behavioral Medicine is an invaluable resource for clinical professionals and researchers concerned with the treatment of sickness and training of health professionals. About the Author David I. Mostofsky is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Laboratory for Behavioral Medicine Research at Boston University. He has written more than 100 journal articles, monographs and chapters in edited volumes describing his research.