Description: Handbook of Pediatric and Adolescent Health Psychology presents specific coverage of diseases and disorders. Part II includes separate chapters are dedicated to diabetes, anorexia, headaches, epilepsy, burn injuries, cystic fibrosis, and asthma. Part III deals with issues in addiction, from drugs and smoking to alcohol and adolescent obesity. Part IV covers health promotion for children and adolescents, including cardiovascular, nutrition, exercise, and preparation for undergoing medical procedures. The final section offers insight into special issues such as posttraumatic stress disorder, daily stress, sexually transmitted diseases, sleep disorders, and ethical and legal issues in pediatric and adolescent health psychology.

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