Clinical Health Psychology And Primary Care

Provides practical guidance to psychologists and psychology students working or considering working in a primary care setting. The authors begin with an overview of clinical health psychology in primary care that includes a review of several models for integrating into a medical practice, a discussion of the differences between specialty health psychology services and primary care health psychology services, and a listing of skills necessary for success in the primary care setting. Chapter 2 is devoted to suggestions for establishing and maintaining a clinical health psychology practice in the primary care setting. The subsequent chapters are devoted to common health complaints and diseases seen in primary care, and the collaborative role a clinical health psychologist can play in managing these patients within the primary care setting. The chapters on diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, asthma, acute and chronic pain, insomnia, obesity, and gastrointestinal disorders begin with a description of the conditions and their common medical treatments to help psychologists work collaboratively and in an informed manner with physician colleagues. The book concludes with a discussion of future trends and opportunities in health psychology and integrated primary care. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved).

Series Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- I.A Primer on Integrated Primary Care -- Chapter 1. Overview of Integrated Primary Care -- Chapter 2. Fundamentals of Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration -- Chapter 3. Conducting the Behavioral Health Consultation Appointment -- II. Common Conditions Treated in Primary Care Behavioral Health -- Chapter 4. Depression -- Chapter 5. Anxiety -- Chapter 6. Insomnia -- Chapter 7. Diabetes -- Chapter 8. Chronic Pain -- Chapter 9. Asthma -- III. Future Directions -- Chapter 10. Future Directions in Training, Funding, and Research -- References -- About the Author

This book examines the essential role that psychology plays in primary care medicine. This edited volume brings together the leading researchers, scholars, and practitioners in the field to create a thorough and integrated manual about the major topics in primary care psychology. Chapters provide (1) detailed descriptions of procedures that successfully implement theory, (2) practical analyses of clinical and research implications, (3) comprehensive discussions about the provision of care within special populations, (4) critical examinations of the effects that health policy has on practice and resource allocation, and (5) helpful illustrations and case studies. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved).

This handbook is designed to provide authoritative information to the psychologist working in primary-care settings and to those seeking to learn about clinical issues in such settings. Scholarly and at the same time practical, this volume offers both the clinician and the researcher a wide-ranging look at the contexts in which psychological services become of paramount importance to the health of the patient. The handbook will cover the prevalent psychological conditions in the primary-care setting--depression, anxiety, somatization, eating disorders, and alcoholism; illnesses in which psychological disorders play a major role, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, pain management, headache, asthma, low back pain, sleep disorders, among others; and issues of concern to psychologists treating children (ADHD, disciplinary problems, etc.), treating women (abuse, infertility, menopause, sexual dysfunction), treating men (workaholism, alcoholism, sexual dysfunction), and treating the older patient (death and dying, cognitive impairment, late life depression). Other important topics include psychological side effects of common medications, resistance to treatment, spiritual concerns in the treatment of patients, cultural differences in healing, suicide, AIDS, prevention of disease, and many others. Leonard Haas is a noted authority in the area of primary-care psychology and has recruited expert contributors for the 41 chapters and two appendices that make up this definitive handbook for a growing and important subspecialty in clinical psychology. The work may also be used in graduate courses in health psychology.

Bringing together an international group of experts from across all health-related disciplines, Comprehensive Handbook of Clinical Health Psychology bridges the gap between health psychology and medicine to provide you with the up-to-date and relevant information and strategies you need to address both the physical and mental health care needs of your clients. Written in an accessible, reader-friendly manner, this reference covers the conditions and trends that have become most prevalent in the field of health psychology today.

This book describes how health psychologists can work as consultants to medical teams by helping patients adjust to illness, and assessing and treating common issues, including depression, anxiety, pain, delirium and end of life care.

In the current fast-paced healthcare environment, there is a need for more timely access to high quality behavioral health services. Integrated Psychological Services in Primary Care was developed by practicing psychologists, physicians, college professors, and licensed professional counselors who have embraced the integrated care model, and these distinguished authors share their invaluable insights and practical experiences. This book reviews different strategies for the implementation of behavioral health services in primary care, and there is also a practical discussion of common clinical presentations which can be effectively treated with collaborative care. This book reinforces the relevance of integrated psychological services to primary care settings. There is an emphasis on providing an advanced and cost-sensitive collaborative care model which most efficiently addresses the needs of our patients.

Innovative in approach and filling a gap in the current literature for mental health practice, Clinical Health Psychology: Integrating Medical Information for Improved Treatment Outcomes effectively marries research in medical science, neuropsychology, and clinical health psychology to provide cutting-edge, medically informed approaches to clinical health psychology treatment. Designed to help mental health professionals provide outstanding integrated care to their patients, the book helps readers understand medical terminology, as well as how medical conditions affect patients' cognitive and emotional status. The text convenes scholarly voices and contemporary research from a variety of experts within the disciplines of physiology, neurology, neuropsychology, psychology, and pharmacology. It addresses the impact of medical psychophysiology on the brain to help practitioners better optimize psychotherapy treatment options. Additionally, readers learn new ways to select and modify existing communication approaches and psychological treatments to meet patients' individual needs. The chapters are laid out by major systems in the body and address normal physiological function, key disruptions from major illnesses or injuries, and the emotional and cognitive impact of these disruptions. Clinical Health Psychology is an excellent resource for both future and practicing mental and physical health providers. Amy Wachholtz, Ph.D., M.Div., M.S. is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Colorado Denver, where she is the director of the clinical health psychology Ph.D. program. Her research and clinical interests focus on the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of medical disorders and the complexities of treating of co-morbid pain and opioid addiction in both acute pain and chronic pain situations. She enjoys teaching students from a wide variety of disciplines in classrooms, clinical situations, and research settings at the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Colorado Medical Center.