These emerging fields are at the forefront of medical science, studying the interrelation of consciousness with the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. They hold the promise of a scientific understanding for the mechanisms of action for many ancient mind-body practices, as well as shedding new light on the role of sleep and emotions in health and longevity.

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Societies

PsychoNeuroImmunology Research Society

International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology

Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology

Books

Psychoneuroimmunology The definitive epic with 1583 pages, by Robert Ader, David Felten, and Nicholas Cohen.

Molecules of Emotion The acclaimed book by Candace Pert, former chief of brain chemistry at the NIH.

Psychoneuroimmunology: An Interdisciplinary Introduction The first textbook in psychoneuroimmunology, developed by international leaders in this field. Editors: Manfred Schedlowski and Uwe Tewes.

Stress, Immune Function, and Health : The Connection A book by Bruce S. Rabin that examines long-term effects of stress on human health from a psychoneuroimmunological approach.

Psychoneuroendocrinology: The Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice The latest findings of clinical relevance from contributors in psychiatry, neuroendocrinology, biobehavioral research, and behavioral endocrinology.

Autonomic Neuroimmunology This recent book, focusing on neuroimmune interactions, describes the connections between the nervous system and cells of adaptive immunity.

Journals

Brain, Behavior, and Immunity

Hormones and Behavior

Psychoneuroendocrinology