Storytelling, Health and Illness
Throughout history, people have felt a need to tell each other stories about the ordinary as well as the surprising experiences of being alive.
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Call for Book Reviews: Sociology of Health and Illness
The journal Sociology of Health and Illness (SHI) is seeking reviews of 12 new books dealing with various topics relevant to medical sociology.
My Depression Story: I Should Have Been Sedated and Sectioned
Depression is an illness, but it’s mental, not physical.
Sociology of Health & Illness Journal: Call for Editorial Board Nominations
Sociology of Health & Illness is an international journal which publishes sociological articles on all aspects of health, illness, medicine and healthcare.
Psychology in the News: More on Stress and Physical Illness
Dr Berney and Dr Marshall discuss a large study reporting that even low levels of stress greatly increase risk for some chronic physical illnesses.
Managing Uncertainty in Healthcare: Revisiting and Advancing Sociological Contributions
One of the most pervasive themes in the sociology of medical knowledge and its critiques is the role of uncertainty in clinical practice.
Narratives of Chronic Illness
Life experiences have led me to surmise that chronicity generates unique challenges for women. This in itself warrants further exploration, explication, and understanding.
Book Reviews for ‘Sociology of Health and Illness’
The journal Sociology of Health and Illness (SHI) is seeking reviews of 22 new books dealing with various topics relevant to medical sociology.
Stories of Illness / Disability in Literature and Comics
Stories of Illness / Disability in Literature and Comics: Intersections of the Medical, the Personal, and the Cultural
Call for Papers for Illness Crisis and Loss
This international journal has recently been bought over by Sage who would like to increase the number of articles published. Hence this call for…