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27 - Psychological Considerations for Asthma

from Part V - Health and Pediatric Interventions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2020

By
Melissa A. Bray ,
Melissa M. Root ,
Meiko Howell  and
Evelyn Bilias-Lolis
Edited by
Frank C. Worrell ,
Tammy L. Hughes  and
Dante D. Dixson
Frank C. Worrell
Affiliation:
University of California, Berkeley
Tammy L. Hughes
Affiliation:
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh
Dante D. Dixson
Affiliation:
Michigan State University
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Summary

Asthma is increasing in prevalence in school-aged children. Causes for it include psychological triggers such as anxiety, stress, and depression. Interventions that are derived from education and psychology appear promising for symptom reduction. These treatments include written emotional expression, relaxation and guided imagery, gratitude exercises, mindfulness, and yoga, amongst others. This chapter reviews the myriad causes and treatments for childhood asthma.

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The Cambridge Handbook of Applied School Psychology , pp. 471 - 480
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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