Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions,2nd Canadian Edition

Rick Straub's focus on the biopsychosocial model, gender/lifespan/culture perspectives, and real world applications makes Health Psychology a riveting and culturally-enriched …

This volume brings together basic research on the nature of stress reactivity with up-to-date research on the effectiveness and mechanisms of mindfulness interventions. The chapters review the major research areas that elucidate the impact of stress reactivity on health, and explore the mechanisms and effectiveness of mindfulness-based approaches for stress reduction and improved physical and emotional health.