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Behavioral Medicine

Handbook of Health Psychology

Second Edition

Handbook of Health Psychology
  • Edited by Andrew Baum, Tracey A. Revenson and Jerome Singer.

Published December 2011

Considered the most comprehensive handbook in the field, this rich resource reviews the biological, psychological, and social factors that affect health, health behavior, and illness. Many chapters review the latest theories and research while others illustrate how research is translated into…
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Pharmacology and Treatment of Substance Abuse

Evidence and Outcome Based Perspectives

Pharmacology and Treatment of Substance Abuse
  • Edited by Lee M. Cohen, Frank L. Collins, Jr., Alice Young, Dennis E. McChargue, Thad R. Leffingwell and Katrina L. Cook.

Published June 2009

Given the prevalence of substance abuse in general clinical populations, it is important for healthcare providers to have knowledge and skill in the treatment of these problems. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) involves the integration of the best evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.…
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The Placebo Response and the Power of Unconscious Healing

The Placebo Response and the Power of Unconscious Healing
  • By Richard Kradin.

Published January 2008

Placebo responses are automatic and unconscious and cannot be predicted based on conscious volition. Instead, they reflect complex interactions between the innate reward system of the nervous system and encoded procedural memories and imaginal fantasies. The placebo response contributes…
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Chronic Headaches

Biology, Psychology, and Behavioral Treatment

Chronic Headaches
  • By Jonathan M. Borkum.

Published February 2007

This is the first new book in many years to provide a comprehensive review of the latest theory, research, and treatment of chronic headaches from a biopsychological perspective. It is designed to make the tools of assessment and therapy widely accessible, while placing them in the context of how…
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MindBody Medicine

Foundations and Practical Applications

MindBody Medicine
  • By Leo W. Rotan, and Veronika Ospina-Kammerer.

Published December 2006

MindBody Medicine encapsulates a variety of interventions designed to change, strengthen, or enhance a patient’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to promote improved health and wellness. There has been a growing trend among professionals in the health care fields to better understand the…
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Psychology and Dentistry

Mental Health Aspects of Patient Care

Psychology and Dentistry
  • By William Ayer, Jr..

Published May 2005

Learn to build successful working relationships with your patientsPsychology and Dentistry: Mental Health Aspects of Patient Care is a practical guide to an often-neglected aspect of dentistry-the contributions of the behavioral sciences to dental research and practice. Dr. William A. Ayer,…
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Collaborative Practice in Psychology and Therapy

Collaborative Practice in Psychology and Therapy
  • By David A Pare, and Glen Larner.

Published January 2004

Collaborative Practice in Psychology and Therapy provides mainstream academics and practitioners with easy access to cutting-edge thinking in social constructionist psychology and therapy. This unique book is geared to readers who may not be familiar with narrative, social constructionist, or…
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The Science of Self-report

Implications for Research and Practice

  • Edited by Arthur A. Stone, Christine A. Bachrach, Jared B. Jobe, Howard S. Kurtzman and Virginia S. Cain.

Published July 1999

Rigorous methodological techniques have been developed in the last decade to improve the reliability and accuracy of self reports from research volunteers and patients about their pain, mood, substance abuse history, or dietary habits. This book presents cutting-edge research on optimal methods for…
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Technology and Methods in Behavioral Medicine

  • Edited by David S. Krantz, Andrew S. Baum, and Andrew S. Baum.

Published June 1998

This book provides an illustrative overview of some of the key methodological and technical innovations that form the cutting edge of current research in behavioral medicine. It is divided into three sections. Part I consists of six chapters describing the impact on behavioral medicine research of…
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse as Encountered in Office Practice

Alcohol and Drug Abuse as Encountered in Office Practice
  • By Frank L. Iber.

Published November 1990

This book has been written to serve as a manual for physicians practicing in a private office setting to recognize and recommend appropriate treatment for patients believed to be substance abusers. While it is not written for drug abuse specialists, it provides information regarding the diagnosis…
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