Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan

In Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan, an international and multidisciplinary core of clinicians, physicians, counselors, educators, and researchers provide new perspectives on the subject and scope of the stressful aspects of transitions in the life span. Transitions are discussed in depth, and the book balances theoretical knowledge with practical applications from transitions in health, adulthood and aging, to spirituality and cultural influences in the life cycle.

Among the topics covered include:

Encountering stressful events as well as normative transitions as a test of religious beliefs Developmental, trauma, and neurobiological perspectives in life stress and transitions African-centered spirituality throughout the lifespan Age-related patterns in social networks Coping with workplace and job related transitions Ethical and legal issues in transitioning the life span Influences of contemporary medicine and medical genetics on stressful life transitions

Matching the prevalence of the problem with its range of ideas, Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan is critical reading for mental health researchers and professionals.