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The Psychological and Social Impact of Illness and Disability 7th Edition By Mark Stebnicki, Irmo Marini

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The Psychological and Social Impact of Illness and Disability (7th Edition) by Mark Stebnicki and Irmo Marini focuses heavily on the psychosocial aspects of rehabilitation, societal attitudes, personal adjustment, and social justice issues surrounding chronic illness and disability. [1, 2]
The book is structured to bridge theory and practice using a blend of classic rehabilitation counseling concepts and modern treatment approaches. [1, 2]
New Chapters to the 7th Edition
  • Social Justice, Depression, and Disability: An exploration of how systemic inequalities affect psychological health.
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Grief, Death, and Dying: A deep dive into the emotional processing of terminal illness and loss. [1, 2]
Core Themes & Topics Covered
The textbook groups its material to address the day-to-day challenges of working with diverse and marginalized populations. Key topics include: [1]
  • Historical and Sociological Perspectives: Investigating disability from the outside looking inward, shifting focus away from a strict medical model toward environmental and personal influences. [1, 2]
  • Societal Attitudes: Examining how negative public perceptions and systemic biases impact an individual's psychological adjustment to disability. [1]
  • Diverse and Marginalized Populations: Enhanced coverage highlighting the specific challenges faced by:
    • Women with disabilities
    • Sexuality and disabilities
    • LGBTQ+ issues in rehabilitation
    • Aging with disabilities [1]
  • Trauma and Displaced Populations: The medical and psychosocial aspects of combat trauma, as well as the impact of physical and mental disabilities on immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers. [1]

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