This textbook provides a comprehensive and critical introduction to the field of health psychology. It is substantially revised and updated from its first edition, offering extensive coverage of this rapidly expanding discipline. Written by world-leading health psychologists, the book clearly outlines the major areas of theory and research within health psychology. Each chapter includes end-of-chapter discussion points and an extensive glossary of terms to aid student comprehension.

This textbook is regarded as a comprehensive and critical introduction to health psychology, suitable for students. Its second edition is substantially revised and updated, ensuring broad coverage of the discipline's expanding scope. The inclusion of chapters by world-leading health psychologists and features like discussion points and a glossary suggest a text designed for thorough academic engagement.