Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions (5th Edition) is a comprehensive guide co-authored by Virginia González, MPH, alongside Kate Lorig, DrPH, Diana Laurent, MPH, David Sobel, MD, MPH, Marian Minor, PT, PhD, and Maureen Gecht-Silver, OTD, MPH, OTR/L. This book is designed to empower individuals managing chronic physical and mental health conditions—such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema—to take an active role in their health and well-being. Originally developed from a five-year study at Stanford University, this extensively revised 5th edition integrates feedback from medical professionals and individuals with chronic conditions worldwide. It offers practical strategies for self-management, including problem-solving, decision-making, goal setting,