British Journal of Health Psychology

The British Journal of Health Psychology publishes original research on all aspects of psychology related to health, health-related behaviour and illness across the lifespan including:

• experimental and clinical research on aetiology
• management of acute and chronic illness
• responses to ill-health
• screening and medical procedures
• psychosocial mediators of health-related behaviours
• influence of emotion on health and health-related behaviours
• psychosocial processes relevant to disease outcomes
• health related behaviour change
• psychological interventions in health and disease
• emotional and behavioural responses to ill health, screening and medical procedures
• psychological aspects of prevention

It encourages submissions of papers reporting experimental, theoretical and applied studies using quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods approaches. Research carried out at the individual, group and community levels is welcome. The journal also welcomes systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Submissions concerning clinical applications and interventions are particularly encouraged.