Springer Publishing Understanding Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and

This book covers important issues in the adjustment process of persons with disabilities and chronic illness, including stigma, societal attitudes, sexuality, etc. Chapters explore psychosocial adjustment within the context of positive psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, and persons with substance abuse issues. They are also written from an evidence-based practice perspective, emphasizing the empirical basis of the models and interventions explained, and their effectiveness with rehabilitation related populations.