Contents -- Preface -- Part I. Self-Determination Theory: Concepts and Evidence -- 1. Self-Actualization, Society, and Scientific Psychology -- 2. Self-Determination Theory and Its Supporting Research Base -- 3. Autonomy Support and Behavioral Internalization: Promoting Ownership of Non-Enjoyable Behaviors -- Part II. Self-Determination Theory Applied to Medical Practice -- 4. Self-Determination Theory and Physical Health -- 5. Facilitating Health Behavior Change: The Case of Tobacco Dependence -- 6. Supporting the Internalization of Chronic Disease Management: The Case of Diabetes Mellitus -- Part III. Self-Determination Theory Applied to Mental Health Practice -- 7. Self-Determination Theory and Mental Health -- 8. Facilitating Psychological Change: The Case of Substance Abuse Disorders -- 9. Supporting Self-Determination in the Treatment of Anxiety and Eating Disorders -- 10. Supporting Self-Determination in the Treatment of Mood and Personality Disorders -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.