The psychology of PCOS : building the science and breaking the silence / by Stacey L. Williams.
| Author/creator | Williams, Stacey L. author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2023] |
| Description | 1 online resource (xvi, 193 pages) : illustrations. |
| Supplemental Content | Direct link to eBook |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Psychology of polycystic ovary syndrome |
| Series | Psychology of women book series Psychology of women book series. ^A445310 |
| Contents | Introduction: Why we need a psychological science of PCOS and what this book does -- Breaking the psychological silence: An overview of PCOS -- PCOS stigma: One diagnosis but multiple stigmas -- Gendered embodiment of PCOS -- Social support and close relationships in the PCOS context -- Psychological risk and growth in PCOS -- Health risks and inadequate PCOS health care resources -- A PCOS call to action: Interventions, advocacy, and psychological science -- Appendix A: Methodology -- Appendix B: Suggested reading list -- References -- Index -- About the author. |
| Abstract | "This book aims to break the cultural silence surrounding polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by weaving together stories of personal experiences with the condition, alongside cutting-edge psychological and social science research"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 16, 2023). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Williams, Stacey L. Psychology of PCOS Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2023] 9781433837760 |
| LCCN | 2022036054 |
| ISBN | 1433837757 electronic book |
| ISBN | 9781433837753 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | paperback |
| Stock number | 22573/ctv2s07wmn JSTOR |