Authors

Dan Bilsker PhD RPsych

Dr. Bilsker is a clinical psychologist and Adjunct Professor with the Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University.

Joti Samra PhD RPsych

Dr. Samra is a clinical psychologist and Scientist with the Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University.

Elliot Goldner MD FRC(P)

Dr. Goldner is a psychiatrist and Professor with the Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University.

Copies of this book can be downloaded at no cost from: www.comh.ca/selfcare/

Positive Coping with Health Conditions (PCHC) was developed by scientist-practitioners with the Consortium for Organizational Mental Healthcare, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, with funding support from the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Province of British Columbia, Canada. PCHC was developed in consultation with a range of stakeholders concerned with how individuals deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers.

Note: This book is meant to provide accurate information about coping with health conditions. It is not a psychological or medical treatment and is not a replacement for treatment where this is needed. If expert assistance or treatment is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.