Can someone help me with a summary and examples of what one can do to help with social inequity, and/or social justice and/or health issues that are relevant to the United States?
Monday, 31 March 2014
Health Benefits of Social Support
What are some of the ways that social support can have an effect on health conditions as well as examples of two populations that may be at risk for reduced social support. How can these populations bridge the gap between the need for and utilization of social support?
Science of Mindfulness
Can someone help me more fully understand the concept of the Science of Mindfulness? How can it be used to reduce stress?
Two helpful articles are:
The Science of Mindfulness - Daniel Siegel
Benefits of Mindfulness Practices for Improving Emotional and Physical Well-Being
The Effect of Hope on a Cancer Patient
How does hope have an effect on a person with terminal cancer? How might an individual help a patient to generate or sustain hope in dealing with the cancer? Explain how hope might relate to the stress response and the immune response system.
Moderate drinking
Adults who drink wine, beer, spirits, or other alcohol in moderation-no more than two moderate-sized drinks a day live longer than those who never drink (Berger, 2008, p. 538). The major benefit of moderate drinking is a reduction in coronary heart disease (Berger, 2008, p. 538). However, moderate drinking is hard for some individuals. How does heavy drinking affect the individual's health and well-being?
The health effects of smoking and solutions to quit
Cigarettes are by far the most common form of tobacco used in North America (Berger, 2008, p. 527). However, fewer people are starting to smoke, and almost everyone quits by late adulthood (Berger, 2008, p. 527). What are some of the health effects of cigarette smoking? What are some possible solutions to help individuals quit smoking?
Community Health
If you were a health psychologist would you be more interested in preventing disease or managing it? Why? Describe how you might design a community health campaign. In your description, consider both risky behaviors and health promoting behaviors.
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