Formerly known as the Journal of Human Stress, Behavioral Medicine is an interdisciplinary journal of research and practice that deals with psychosocial influences on health and behavior and the implications and applications of research findings in this field. It publishes original controlled research studies, both experimental and clinical; evaluation studies; occasional review articles; case reports; and book reviews. In addition to the studies described above, the journal seeks three-part, coordinated submissions on a theme topic that deal in depth with (a) a review of the literature on a health problem that can be treated through the use of sound psychological or behavioral interventions; (b) the evidence from clinical field trials and applied research for the usefulness of the behavioral intervention; (c) an analysis of the policy implications of the therapy and means of introducing it into mainstream health practice. Wherever possible, the economic impact of new or evolving therapies should be included in the discussion. Each of these triptychs includes a careful review of the literature, practical suggestions to guide clinicians translating scientific knowledge into action, and a thoughtful discussion of desired changes in public policy, education, and insurance coverage.
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