CYNTHIA HERBERT ADAMS
Cynthia Adams, a licensed psychologist, is a Professor and Associate Vice-Provost Emeritus of the University of Connecticut; she taught in the former School of Allied Health. Her primary research area was eating disorders and interdisciplinary health care. She has numerous publications in this area. Following her retirement from the University, she has become certified in treating co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues. Currently she maintains a private practice and works part-time for Natchaug Hospital in Mansfield Center, CT. Her B.S. is from the University of New Hampshire, and she earned her master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Connecticut. The idea for this textbook was based upon her lecture notes for an interdisciplinary health course in which Peter Jones, MD was a frequent guest lecturer. She may be reached through www.psychologicaltreatment.net.

PETER D. JONES
Peter Jones graduated as a scholar in pathology from St. John’s College, Cambridge, UK. He went on to medical school at Oxford University, UK, subsequently doing a dual residency in internal medicine and family practice. In 1977 he immigrated with his American wife, Ann, and three daughters to rural Connecticut, where he has practiced internal medicine for over 30 years. He became a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. His avocations include classical piano playing, flamenco and classical guitar playing, American history, numismatics, and magic. He is also a University of Connecticut MBA graduate, Phi Beta Kappa.