Psychological Perspectives On Women's Health

An overview of psychological and psychobiological work on a number of contemporary issues relating to women's health. Each chapter focuses on a particular area - stress, cancer detection, cardiovascular illness and substance abuse - examining treatment and methodological issues.



Significant scientific advances have been made in understanding psychological aspects of women's health, and knowledge gained will be of relevance not only to women's health but to the promotion of health and illness prevention and treatment for all individuals. The current cutting-edge research detailed in this volume is intended to stimulate new thinking and research in women's health from biopsychosocial perspectives. Drawing on research from internationally respected experts, topics covered include ageing, stress, heart disease, cancer, drugs, weight regulation and body image, pain, menstruation, sexuality and infertility, and AIDS.