Beschreibung:
Advancing the Social Cure presents a new psychology of health, which focuses on the role that social capital and related factors play in a range of health outcomes and offers. Its distinctive and practical approach will be ideal for students in clinical and health psychology, as well as health professionals and anyone with an interest in the field.
Preface 1. Introduction: Why do we need a new psychology of health? 2. The social identity approach to health 3. Social disadvantage 4. Stigma 5. Stress 6. Trauma and resilience 7. Ageing 8. Depression 9. Addictions 10. Eating 11. Brain injury 12. Acute pain 13. Chronic mental health conditions 14. Chronic physical health conditions 15. Unlocking the social cure: Groups 4 Health 16. Delivering the social Cure: Application and policy. Appendix: Measures of identity, health and well-being. References