A Manifesto for Psychological Health and Wellbeing

2017 ◽  
pp. 271-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Kinderman
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health And Wellbeing

scholarly journals The Living Barrier: Residential architecture acting as a noise barrier near railway corridors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jonathan Lim
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Acoustic Environment ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Residential Architecture ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Noise Barrier ◽  
Acoustic Environments

<p>As urban regions increase in population and density, the need for quietness and spaces of relative calm becomes important to inhabitants’ physiological and psychological health and wellbeing. Noises, and the sounds that create them, are treated as a by-product of urban densification and the advancement of technology. This led to uncontrolled and incidental acoustic environments around notable points of urban densification. Each sound adds together in the acoustic environment to create a composition that is labelled collectively as noise. Those in the professions of planning and designing these urban environments have a responsibility to become the composers of the grand aural experience that is the worldly soundscape.  In response to this design problem, this portfolio explored how architecture can be designed to enable this sustainable densification of noisy urban environments. It proposed the incorporation of psychoacoustics and R. Murray Schafer’s soundscape philosophy (and ongoing related research) into acoustic design. By understanding the complex creation of the aural experience, this portfolio investigated whether the key to living healthily and sustainably in an inevitably sound-filled urban environment laid in the design of soundscape as a perceptual construct.  The investigation translated relevant literature into broad explorations of soundscape design elements at a variety of architectural scales. Using soundscape principles in a design process produced a strong architectural proposition that could solve both densification and acoustic problems. This had widespread and profound implications on architectural design practices. The portfolio therefore prompts further explorations into soundscape design for other architectural problems and applications.</p>

scholarly journals Associations of Low-Inflammatory Dietary Patterns With Psychological Health and Wellbeing During Weight Loss in Military Family Dependents

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1092-1092
Author(s):  
Rachel Silver ◽  
Sai Das ◽  
Asma Bukhari ◽  
Kenneth Chui ◽  
Adrienne Hatch-McChesney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
General Health ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Abstract Objectives Emerging evidence suggests that anti-inflammatory dietary patterns may improve depression, stress, and quality of life. Similar benefits are observed during weight loss interventions; however, the effect of combining these dietary patterns with weight loss is not clear. We evaluated the association between dietary inflammation and measures of psychological health in female military dependents with overweight and obesity during a behavioral weight loss intervention. Methods Participants (n = 120) received a 6-month intervention recommending dietary patterns with an anti-inflammatory profile. An energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index (DII) score was calculated from 28 food components collected using 3 interviewer-administered multiple-pass 24-hour recalls at each study time point. A negative score indicates a lower-inflammatory dietary pattern, and a positive score indicates a pro-inflammatory pattern. Self-reported symptoms of depression, stress, general health, vitality, and psychological quality of life were measured by validated questionnaires. Multivariable linear mixed models were used to assess the association between 6-month changes in DII and each outcome and were adjusted for age, ethnicity, military rank of spouse, body weight, and physical activity. Results On average, females were 42.2 ± 11.8 years old with a body mass index of 34.9 ± 6.4 kg/m2. The average DII score was 0.07 (range: −4.3, 3.0) at baseline. Six-month improvements in DII scores (i.e., for a 1-unit reduction) were associated with fewer self-reported symptoms of depression (β: −0.87; 95% confidence interval: −1.43, −0.31; P = 0.003) and stress (−0.85; −1.44, −0.26; P = 0.005), as well as higher general health (0.57; 0.23, 0.91; P = 0.001), vitality (0.45; 0.12, 0.77; P = 0.008), and psychological quality of life (0.33; 0.11, 0.55; P = 0.004). No significant associations between weight loss or physical activity and any outcome were observed in these models that included the DII. Conclusions Anti-inflammatory dietary patterns are associated with beneficial effects on a range of psychological health and wellbeing measures independent of weight loss. Funding Sources Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging Doctoral Scholarship; Department of Defense (DoD) grant W81XWH-14–2-0005 (SBR). Author views do not reflect official DoD or Army policy.

scholarly journals The Effect of Pets on Human Mental Health and Wellbeing during COVID-19 Lockdown in Malaysia

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2689
Author(s):  
Dasha Grajfoner ◽  
Guek Nee Ke ◽  
Rachel Mei Ming Wong
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Pet Owners

The adverse impact of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) on mental and physical health has been witnessed across the globe. Associated mental health and wellbeing issues include stress, social isolation, boredom, and anxiety. Research suggests human–animal interactions may improve the overall wellbeing of an individual. However, this has been less explored in Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia and the present study examined the effect of pets on the mental health and wellbeing of Malaysians during the lockdown, or movement control order (MCO), due to COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional survey was carried out, with 448 Malaysian participants, who completed online assessments for psychological outcomes, psychological wellbeing, positive–negative emotions, resilience, and coping self-efficacy. Results indicate that pet owners reported significantly better coping self-efficacy, significantly more positive emotions, and better psychological wellbeing, but contrary to expectations, there was no differences on other measures. Among pet owners, cat owners reported more positive emotions and greater wellbeing than dog owners. The results show that that pets have some impact on improved psychological health of their owners and could be integrated into recovery frameworks for promoting mental health and wellbeing.

scholarly journals Depression Affected by Burns Injury

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 76-79
Author(s):  
Irwansyah Irwansyah
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Burn Injury ◽  
Internal Surface ◽  
Electrical Current ◽  
The Body ◽  
Burn Injuries ◽  
Psychological Conditions ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The Impact

Burn injuries are defined as injuries caused by the application of heat, chemicals, electrical current or radiation to the external or internal surface of the body, which causes destruction of the tissue. Burns are acute, unpredictable and devastating forms of trauma which affect both the physical and psychological health of the victim. The patient who suffers from burn injuries can be subjected to various mental and psychological conditions that can adversely affect their health and wellbeing. Understanding the nature of their ailment and the impact it has on their health involves a detailed study of the nature of burn, socioeconomic factors, personal life, and reason for the injury. This literature review aims to describe depression related burn injury.

REVIEWS

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 40-41
Author(s):  
Angelica Celinska
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Picture Book ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Children’S Mental Health ◽  
Children's Mental Health ◽  
Health And Wellbeing

EYE's professional book review features a psychological health and wellbeing programme by the bestselling author: Professor Steve Peters. Plus take a look at the unique picture book reviews ranging from transient nursery rhymes and jingles, a valuable activity book supporting children's mental health and wellbeing, and a perfect quiet and cosy time story encouraging role play.

Depression Affected by Burns Injury

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 76-79
Author(s):  
Irwansyah Irwansyah
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Burn Injury ◽  
Internal Surface ◽  
Electrical Current ◽  
The Body ◽  
Burn Injuries ◽  
Psychological Conditions ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The Impact

Burn injuries are defined as injuries caused by the application of heat, chemicals, electrical current or radiation to the external or internal surface of the body, which causes destruction of the tissue. Burns are acute, unpredictable and devastating forms of trauma which affect both the physical and psychological health of the victim.The patient who suffers from burn injuries can be subjected to various mental and psychological conditions that can adversely affect their health and wellbeing. Understanding the nature of their ailment and the impact it has on their health involves a detailed study of the nature of burn, socioeconomic factors, personal life, and reason for the injury. This literature review aims to describe depression related burn injury.

scholarly journals The Current Health and Wellbeing of the Survivors of the Rana Plaza Building Collapse in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (13) ◽  
pp. 2342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Humayun Kabir ◽  
Myfanwy Maple ◽  
Md Shahidul Islam ◽  
Kim Usher
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Building Collapse ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Emotional Outcomes ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aims to identify the ongoing physical and psychological health vulnerabilities of the readymade garment (RMG) factory workers involved in the Rana Plaza building collapse in 2013, along with their experiences within the current socioeconomic and political contexts of Bangladesh. Seventeen Rana Plaza survivors participated in unstructured, face-to-face, in-depth interviews. Interviews were thematically analyzed using Haddon’s matrix to examine pre-event, event, and post-event injury experiences. The collapse of the Rana Plaza building resulted in significant physical and emotional trauma for those who survived the event. The majority of the participants were forced to attend work on the day of the collapse. Participants reported physical health complaints related to bone injuries/fractures and amputation, severe headache, kidney problems, and functional difficulties. In addition to the reported physical health issues, the participants revealed psychological health issues including trauma, depression and suicidal ideation, sleep disorders, anxiety, and sudden anger. Participants described barriers to their potential for re-employment in the RMG sector and outlined their limited access to free healthcare for follow-up treatment. Those who survived the collapse of the Rana Plaza building continue to experience significant adverse physical and emotional outcomes related to the disaster. Yet, they have little recourse to ensure the availability of adequate health care and rehabilitation. Given the international reliance on the Bangladeshi RMG industry, continued pressure to ensure care is provided for these survivors, and to reduce the risk of future disasters, is necessary.

scholarly journals The Living Barrier: Residential architecture acting as a noise barrier near railway corridors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jonathan Lim
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Acoustic Environment ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Residential Architecture ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Noise Barrier ◽  
Acoustic Environments

<p>As urban regions increase in population and density, the need for quietness and spaces of relative calm becomes important to inhabitants’ physiological and psychological health and wellbeing. Noises, and the sounds that create them, are treated as a by-product of urban densification and the advancement of technology. This led to uncontrolled and incidental acoustic environments around notable points of urban densification. Each sound adds together in the acoustic environment to create a composition that is labelled collectively as noise. Those in the professions of planning and designing these urban environments have a responsibility to become the composers of the grand aural experience that is the worldly soundscape.  In response to this design problem, this portfolio explored how architecture can be designed to enable this sustainable densification of noisy urban environments. It proposed the incorporation of psychoacoustics and R. Murray Schafer’s soundscape philosophy (and ongoing related research) into acoustic design. By understanding the complex creation of the aural experience, this portfolio investigated whether the key to living healthily and sustainably in an inevitably sound-filled urban environment laid in the design of soundscape as a perceptual construct.  The investigation translated relevant literature into broad explorations of soundscape design elements at a variety of architectural scales. Using soundscape principles in a design process produced a strong architectural proposition that could solve both densification and acoustic problems. This had widespread and profound implications on architectural design practices. The portfolio therefore prompts further explorations into soundscape design for other architectural problems and applications.</p>

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