Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions, Canadian Edition

Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions, Canadian Edition, 2nd Edition is a textbook examining how biological, psychological, and social factors shape human health and wellness. It emphasizes distinctive features of the Canadian health care system, Canadian culture, and domestic health psychology research.

The volume integrates behavioural, physiological, cognitive, and social-personality viewpoints. Topics range from chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and HIV/AIDS to health behaviours involving nutrition, physical activity, and substance use.

Designed for students in psychology, sociology, medicine, allied health, and physical education, the textbook uses a modular structure to give instructors flexibility in assigning topics, supported by study aids such as self-assessment exercises and chapter summaries.