Body image and appearance-altering conditions
(2019)
Book Chapter
Lewis-Smith, H., & Sherman, K. (2019). Body image and appearance-altering conditions. In M. Gellman (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine. New York, USA: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6439-6_102007-1
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Body image and disordered eating in midlife (2016)
Book Chapter
Lewis-Smith, H., & Diedrichs, P. C. (2016). Body image and disordered eating in midlife. In T. D. Wade (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Feeding and Eating Disorders (1-6). Singapore: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-087-2_197-1This chapter provides a overview of the historical background, research, controversies, and future directions relating to the prevalence, risk factors, and interventions for negative body image among adults in midlife.
Interventions to support patients affected by an altered appearance
Book Chapter
Lewis-Smith, H., Harcourt, D., & Clarke, A. (2018). Interventions to support patients affected by an altered appearance. In M. C. Fingeret, & I. Teo (Eds.), Body Image Care for Cancer Patients: Principles and Practice (57-80). OUP USAChanges to appearance as a result of disease and treatment can be a source of considerable distress for many patients. In this chapter we apply a stepped model of care as a framework to consider the use of psychosocial approaches to support people wh... Read More about Interventions to support patients affected by an altered appearance.