A definitive guide to the growing field of health psychology, which showcases contributions from academics and professionals working at the cutting edge of their discipline. * Explores the field of modern health psychology, its latest developments, and how it fits into the contexts of modern healthcare, industry and academia * Offers practical, real-world examples and applications for psychological theory in health care settings * Provides a timely resource to support the new HPC registration of health and other psychologists * Includes contributions from practitioners in a wide range of health care settings who share their own vivid personal experiences, as well as more general guidance to applying theory in practice