* The volume provides a holistic understanding of the state of health psychology in the Indian context.
* It brings to light a spectrum of new perspectives to health and diseases that include psychological measures as preventive steps, social dynamics that constitute a support system and psychosocial interventions.
* It will be of interest to students, teachers, and researchers of psychology, psychiatry, social psychology, sociology, social work across UK and US. It will also be useful for psychologists, sociologists, and professionals and practitioners of psychology, medical sciences, sociology, community health and other allied disciplines.