Edited by a clinical psychologist who has been on the ground helping to develop psychosocial support for Ebola survivors in one of the hardest-hit regions of West Africa, this book explains the devastating emotional aspects of the epidemic and its impact on survivors and the population in West Africa, families in the diaspora, and people in the United States and other countries. It also describes lessons learned from past epidemics like HIV/AIDS and SARS, and valuable approaches to healing from future epidemics.
Judy Kuriansky, PhD, is an internationally known clinical psychologist, fellow of the American Psychological Association, United Nations NGO representative, and chair of the Psychology Coalition of NGOs accredited at the United Nations.
The book is useful for faculty and practitioners of psychology or
medicine, as well as individuals in social work, education, and
public health. Its key strengths are the presentation of a strong
profile on psychosocial aspects of population and community health,
as well as the discussion on how medical education may link the
psychological, biological, and social determinants of health.
Kuriansky's informative collection introduces readers to the
fundamentals, methods of practice, and ultimate necessity of
psychosocial and holistic healing medicine as a tool for capturing
the impact and nature of epidemics. Summing Up: Recommended.
Upper-division undergraduates through professionals and
practitioners.
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