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Mind/body health : the effects of attitudes, emotions, and relationships / Keith J. Karren ... [et al.]. - 3rd ed. - San Francisco ; London : Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, c2006. - xviii, 702 p. ; 24 cm.

Previous ed.; 2002.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Psychoneuroimmunology: the connection between the mind and the body -- The impact of stress on health -- The disease-prone personality -- Anger, hostility, and health -- Worry, anxiety, fear, and health -- Depression, despair, and health -- Insomnia and sleep deprivation: health effects and treatment -- The disease-resistant personality -- Social support, relationships, and health -- Loneliness and health -- Marriage and health -- Families and health -- Grief, bereavement, and health -- The healing power of spirituality -- The healing power of altruism -- The healing power of faith and religion -- The healing power of optimism -- Explanatory style and health -- Locus of control and health -- Self-esteem and health -- The healing power of humor and laughter -- The importance of nutrition to mind and body health -- Behavioral medicine treatment: effects on medical and health outcomes and costs -- Methods of intervention and the principles of stress resilience.

ISBN: 0805378863 (pbk.) : No price

LCCN: 2005007989

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA578758 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013295364 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Medicine, Psychosomatic.
Mind and body.
Emotions--Health aspects.
Psychoneuroimmunology.
Psychosomatic Medicine.
Attitude to Health.
Emotions.
Personality.
Social Support.

LC Class. No.: RC49 / .M522 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 616.0019

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WM 90 / M662 2006