Handbook of Behavioral Medicine: Methods and Applications
Andrew Steptoe, Editor

From assessment technologies to clinical studies, and encompassing biobehavioral and psychosocial aspects, behavioral medicine continues to diversify. This sophisticated understanding of health and illness, along with its practical applications, is gaining increasing global significance and leading to major advancements in diagnostics, prevention, and intervention. At the same time, new public health issues such as obesity and stress are driving the field in promising new directions. The Handbook of Behavioral Medicine examines established and emerging research areas as well as their clinical and research applications across the entire spectrum of the discipline. Written by esteemed members of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research, this comprehensive reference work is designed for long-term practicality and reflects current trends.