Health Psychology and Rehabilitation: Promoting Mental and Physical Health

Research, viewpoints and practical suggestions about the practice of

health psychology in medical and rehabilitation settings.

Table of Contents
Introduction	Health Psychology Factoids	About this Web Site
Articles, Viewpoints, and General Information	Practice and Research Information	The Health Psychology Library
Integrated Primary Care Psychologists as Primary Care Providers	Chronic Pain	Psychological Testing
Information About Disorders	Selected Health Psychology Research	Information About Treatment
Disclaimer	Links to Health Psychology Mailing Lists	Information About Education and Training
What's New in Health Psychology? Have Insomnia? Read the article entitled Getting to Sleep Presurgical Psychological Evaluations: The science of patient selection Assessment of Biopsychosocial Risk Factors for Medical Treatment Published 2009 in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings The Interaction of Mind and Body in Injury and Illness. Conceptualization of biospychosocial pain disorders This article first appeared in Practical Pain Management, November/December 2005, volume 5, issue 7, and is reprinted here with permission Assessment and Treatment of Chronic Pain This article first appeared in Practical Pain Management, March 2006, volume 6, issue 2, and is reprinted here with permission. The psychomedical vortex A graphical depiction of forces leading to intractable mind-body problems Introduction to psychomedical theory The problem of somatization What's good to eat? Check out the US Government's Food Pyramid Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain What are patients supposed to do, when physicians say there is nothing else that can be done for their pain? Learn to “live with it?” Dr. Beverly Thorn's book begins with this dilemma, and takes the reader on a step-by-step journey through a therapeutic process. Afraid of needles? The University of California at San Francisco has developed the definitive needle phobia treatment progam, and it is available on-line Evidence-Based Guidelines Help Create a Solid Foundation for Practice Decisions in Occupational Medicine ACOEM, ODG and other guidelines apply principles of evidence-based medicine, and expand the role of health psychology in occupational medicine. The ACOEM guidelines have been adopted as medical regulations by the state of California for the practice of occupational medicine. Information on Psychological Tests For Medical Patients Download PDF version Prescription Pain Medications: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for Health Care Professionals, and Law Enforcement Personnel. Major New PDF Brochure Produced By The US Drug Enforcement Agency In Collaboration With Pain Professionals Wisconsin Publishes New Pain Guidelines BHI™ 2 and BBHI™ 2 Home Pages P-3® Information Chronic Pain