Psychotherapy with cardiac patients : behavioral cardiology in practice

Publication Data

• Title Psychotherapy with cardiac patients : behavioral cardiology in practice
• Author Ellen A. Dornelas
• Contributor American Psychological Association
• Publisher American Psychological Association
• Publication date 2008
• Publication location Washington, D.C.
• Language English

Contents

Introduction
Exploring the heart
Risk factors and perceptions of risk for cardiovascular disease
Emotions and the heart
Depression
Anxiety
Anger and hostility
Interpersonal relationships and social support
Coping with chronic heart disease
Existential issues, heart transplant, and end-stage cardiac disease
Addictions to cocaine, alcohol, or cigarettes
Morbid obesity
Psychotropic medications
Sex differences.

Topics

• Cardiology :: Psychological aspects
• Heart :: Diseases :: Patients :: Mental health
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Psychotherapy with cardiac patients : behavioral cardiology in practice by Ellen A. Dornelas. ISBN 9781433803567. Published by American Psychological Association in 2008. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.