Buch, Englisch, 191 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 226 mm, Gewicht: 363 g
Reihe: Psychology of Women
Building the Science and Breaking the Silence
Buch, Englisch, 191 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 226 mm, Gewicht: 363 g
Reihe: Psychology of Women
ISBN: 978-1-4338-3776-0
Verlag: American Psychological Association (APA)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can cause a wide range of symptoms, both physical and psychological. This book combines cutting-edge psychological and social science research with compelling personal stories to provide a roadmap for researchers and mental health providers.
PCOS can cause menstrual irregularities, infertility, insulin resistance, excess and male patterned body hair, and is strongly associated with depression and anxiety.
PCOS affects everything from one’s self-conception and identity, to social relationships, intimacy and sexuality, to physical and mental health. Yet the literature has been largely silent regarding the personal and psychosocial experiences of those with PCOS.
Using clear and compelling language, the author promotes a wider understanding of PCOS, calls attention to areas of research need, offers insight to mental health providers whose clients suffer from PCOS, and aims to inspire more positive outcomes for individuals with PCOS.
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizin, Gesundheit: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
- Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Sexualpsychologie
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pflege Krankenpflege
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie
Weitere Infos & Material
- Dedication
- Series Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Preface: A Note to the Reader
- Introduction: Why We Need a Psychological Science of PCOS and What This Book Does
- Chapter 1: Breaking the Cultural 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 PCOS Context
- Chapter 5: Psychological Risk and Growth in Individuals with PCOS
- Chapter 6: Health Risks and Inadequate PCOS Healthcare Resources
- Chapter 7: A PCOS Call to Action: Interventions, Advocacy, and Psychological Science
- References
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Index
- About the Author
