Understanding Human Behavior: A Guide for Health Care Professionals

Empowering you as a future health care professional UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR 9e delivers reliable practical information that equips you with a solid understanding of basic psychological concepts from a health care perspective. Updated with the latest industry trends and examples the text offers streamlined coverage that spans a broad but valuable range of important mental health topics -- as well as their implications for you as a health care professional. It includes new coverage of cultural bias and cultural competence; developmental disorders; trauma-informed care; drug use in the U.S.; alternative complementary and integrative medicine; stress-management techniques; and much more. Presenting both client and caregiver perspectives this powerful resource explores the behaviors emotions and coping mechanisms you may encounter in a variety of health care situations and settings. Practical examples and activities help you apply what you learn to real-world scenarios.