Core Concepts in Health

The Third Canadian Edition of Core Concepts in Health delivers current information about health topics and issues that concern Canadians. Featuring engaging content, user-friendly features, and an easy-to-read style, students will learn how to take charge of their health and well-being.

Walton T. Roth, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and Chief of the Psychiatric Consultation Service at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He is author of over 150 research articles about how the body reacts to stress and psychological disorders. His clinical specialties are the treatment of anxiety disorders and psychiatric consultation in the general hospital.

Shauna M. Burke is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Western Ontario. She received her Hons. BSc in Kinesiology from McMaster University, and her MA and PhD from the University of Western Ontario. Her primary research area is the psychology of health and physical activity, with a specific focus on group dynamics and child and youth health. Dr. Burke has published several research articles related to such topics as childhood obesity, physical activity and exercise, group dynamics, and team building. She was also Principle Investigator of a grant that she and a team of researchers received to develop, implement, and assess a group-based lifestyle intervention (“C.H.A.M.P.”) for obese children and their families. Since 2006, Dr. Burke has taught the Personal Determinants of Health course to more than 500 first-year Western students each year and has consistently received outstanding teaching evaluations.

Jennifer D. Irwin is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Western Ontario. She received her BA from Wilfrid Laurier University, MA from Dalhousie University, and PhD from the University of Waterloo. She specializes in health promotion from a behavioural perspective. In particular, her work focuses on behaviour change from a positive and empowering approach. Dr. Irwin is passionate about teaching and has received numerous accolades, including the University of Western Ontario’s Student’s Council/Alumni Teaching Award of Excellence. She is equally passionate about research and has authored or co-authored research papers and book chapters related to physical activity, obesity, body image, nutrition, smoking cessation, and motivational interviewing/health-related coaching.

Paul Insel, Ph.D. is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has been the principal investigator of numerous NIH studies involving health education, mental health, blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and nutrition. He has authored 14 books and more than 100 articles.