The psychology of PCOS : building the science and breaking the silence / by Stacey L. Williams.

Author/creator Williams, Stacey L. author.
Format Electronic
PublicationWashington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2023]
Description1 online resource (xvi, 193 pages) : illustrations.
Supplemental ContentDirect link to eBook
Subjects

Portion of title Psychology of polycystic ovary syndrome
SeriesPsychology 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Source of descriptionDescription based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 16, 2023).
Issued in other formPrint version: Williams, Stacey L. Psychology of PCOS Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2023] 9781433837760
LCCN 2022036054
ISBN1433837757 electronic book
ISBN9781433837753 (electronic bk.)
ISBNpaperback
Stock number22573/ctv2s07wmn JSTOR