Karen Rodham Book order

Focusing on the challenges of self-management in chronic pain care, Karen Rodham critiques the current healthcare approach, highlighting its potential to blame individuals for ineffective management. She argues that the empowering concept of self-management often fails in practice, potentially exacerbating patients' conditions. Drawing on research and her professional experience, Rodham advocates for a shift towards a collaborative model that considers the life-context of those living with persistent pain, promoting a more supportive and effective care strategy.

This supportive guide offers essential insights for those dealing with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Drawing on extensive clinical experience, Professor Karen Rodham provides practical strategies to manage the psychological aspects of this challenging condition. The book features ten personal accounts from patients, highlighting the diverse physical, social, and emotional effects of CRPS, as well as individualized coping mechanisms that have proven beneficial.

This introduction to health psychology is an invaluable resource for students looking to go beyond the basics in their studies. It includes sections on the influences of health behaviour and approaches to health promotion, as well as providing an overview of key health issues such as stress and eating disorders.

Focusing on the pressing issue of self-harm among adolescents, this book presents findings from the UK's first large-scale survey examining deliberate self-harm and suicidal thoughts in young people. It highlights the experiences of 6,000 participants, revealing their coping mechanisms and views on available support. The authors analyze risk and protective factors, exploring why some youth act on suicidal thoughts while others do not, and assess the adequacy of the support systems in place for distressed teenagers.