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The Psychoneuroimmunology of Chronic Disease
Exploring the Links Between Inflammation, Stress, and Illness
Edited by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
In this book, editor Kathleen Kendall-Tackett and an elite group of researchers explore the ways physical and psychological stressors such as poor sleep, PTSD, and depression, trigger the inflammatory response and increase the risk of disease. They approach this material from a variety of perspectives. Chapters in Part I describe the biological processes involved in inflammation, focusing on both the typical bodily response to threat as well as on the long-term deleterious effects of stress upon the immune system; while chapters in Part II examine the role of psychosocial stress in disease etiology. Throughout, chapter authors present evidence of connections between mind and body, and emphasize the need for improved communication between physicians and mental health care providers. This book will be a valuable resource for researchers as well as practitioners who hope to share the benefits of these findings with their clients.
Editor: Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
Copyright: 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4338-0476-2
Total Pages: 280
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