Includes bibliographical references (pages 467-542) and index.
Contents:
I. The Mind/Body Connection. Psychoneuroimmunology: the connection between the mind and the body -- The impact of stress on health -- II. Perception and Health. The disease-prone personality -- The disease-resistant personality -- Explanatory style and health -- Locus of control, self-esteem, and health. -- III. Emotions and Health. Anger, hostility, and health -- Worry, anxiety, fear, and health -- Depression, despair, and health -- Grief, bereavement, and health. -- IV. Social Support and Health. Social support, relationships, and health -- Loneliness and health -- Marriage and health -- Families and health. -- V. Spirituality and Health. The healing power of spirituality, faith, and religion -- The healing power of altruism -- The healing power of humor and laughter. -- VI. The Intervention of Behavioral Medicine. Insomnia and sleep deprivation: health effects and treatment -- The Importance of nutrition to mind and body health -- Behavioral medicine treatment: the effects of mind-body interventions on health outcomes -- Creating wellness: implementing principles of resilience -- Appendix A. The Elements of Human Fulfillment -- Appendix B. The Misunderstood Alternative: Effective Type B Personality Characteristics of Those Proven to be Protected from Heart Disease.
Summary:
Detailing the latest scientific findings regarding the relationship between the mind and body, this text discusses how attitudes and emotions directly affect physical health and well-being.
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