Psychology of Pcos - Building the Science and Breaking the Silence

This book aims to break the cultural silence surrounding polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
 

Sommario

Series Foreword
Preface: A Note to the Reader
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Why We Need a Psychological Science of PCOS and What This Book Does
Chapter 1: Breaking the Psychological Silence: An Overview of PCOS
Chapter 2: PCOS Stigma: One Diagnosis but Multiple Stigmas
Chapter 3: Gendered Embodiment of PCOS
Chapter 4: Social Support and Close Relationships in the PCOS Context
Chapter 5: Psychological Risk and Growth in PCOS
Chapter 6: Health Risks and Inadequate PCOS Healthcare Resources
Chapter 7: A PCOS Call to Action: Interventions, Advocacy, and Psychological Science
Appendix A : Methodology
Appendix B: Suggested Reading List
References 
Index 
About the Author 

Info autore

Stacey L. Williams, PhD

Riassunto

Blending advanced psychological research with compelling personal narratives, this work reveals how PCOS impacts physical health, self-image, and emotional wellbeing. It examines challenges in relationships, intimacy, and daily life while urging deeper research and enhanced mental health care.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Stacey L Williams, Stacey L. Williams
• Editore: American psychological assn
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.01.2023
• EAN: 9781433837760
• ISBN: 978-1-4338-3776-0
• Pagine: 193
• Serie: Psychology of Women; Psychology of Women Series
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Salute; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Branche cliniche; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia > Psicologia teorica