Promoting Healthy Behaviour

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Promoting Healthy Behaviour

A Practical Guide to Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing

Psychology Health psychology Community nursing Nursing management and leadership Sport science, physical education

Authors: Dominic Upton, Katie Thirlaway

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 26th April 2024

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781040021767


Introduction

The new edition of this leading text is an essential guide to promoting healthy behaviour in a multi-cultural society, providing a holistic stance that integrates both physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Content Overview

With a comprehensive overview of the interplay between social class, gender, ethnicity and individual health differences, the book also looks at key lifestyle issues such as eating well, smoking, drinking alcohol and safe sex, as well as the mechanisms for behavioural change. Each chapter features engaging case studies, points for discussion and student activities. Updated since the COVID-19 pandemic, the new edition also discusses the effects of lockdowns on healthy behaviours.

Target Audience

An accessible and engaging text, the third edition of Promoting Healthy Behaviour will continue to be essential reading for both students and practitioners across nursing, public health and allied health professions.

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