Promoting well-being and raising awareness of psychology's value in the workplace

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Raising Awareness

Mental well-being interventions in the military: The ten key principles

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjmilitary-2020-001740
Author(s):  
Erin G Lawrence ◽  
N Jones ◽  
N Greenberg ◽  
N T Fear ◽  
S Wessely ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Armed Forces ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Mental Health Interventions ◽  
External Training ◽  
The Military ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
Single Versus

Organisations including the United Kingdom Armed Forces should seek to implement mental health interventions to increase the psychological well-being of their workforce. This editorial briefly presents ten key principles that military forces should consider before implementing such interventions. These include job-focused training; evaluating interventions; the use of internal versus external training providers; the role of leaders; unit cohesion, single versus multiple session psychological interventions; not overgeneralising the applicability of interventions; the need for repeated skills practice; raising awareness and the fallibility of screening.

scholarly journals SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE MARKETING IN THE "NEW NORMAL"

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Guzovski ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Community Life ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Responsible Behaviour ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
The Impact

Given the fact that we are in a time of uncertainty, when we cannot predict how a coronavirus-induced pandemic will affect community life, socially responsible behaviour as well as the impact of socially responsible marketing come to the fore in particular. The goal of socially responsible marketing is to educate and take actions that will positively affect the change of behaviour, and all participants from business entities to individuals must be aware of their responsible behaviour towards themselves and others in order to improve well-being and benefit the society we live in. The paper presents models of socially responsible marketing communication in the "new normal" as well as their impact on raising awareness of responsible behaviour and the adoption of new habits among consumers.

scholarly journals Las experiencias migratorias de mujeres durante sus primeros años de inmigración en una región nórdica del Québec (Canadá) / Migratory experiences of women during their first years of immigration in a northern region of Quebec, Canada

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-147
Author(s):  
Carol Castro
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Winter Conditions ◽  
Linguistic Barriers ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Model Approach

RESUMENInvestigación cualitativa sobre las experiencias de inmigración de 13 mujeres durante sus primeros años en une región nórdica de Quebec. Resultados: El discurso de las mujeres entrevistadas muestra que los principales obstáculos para su integración pasaron por las barreras del idioma, el no reconocimiento de sus diplomas y de sus experiencias laborales en el país de origen, la falta de formación académica adaptada a las mujeres en la región que las acogió y el impacto de las condiciones invernales extremas en la salud psicológica de las mujeres. Conclusión: Es necesario sensibilizar a los profesionales de las ciencias sociales y profesionales de la salud para intervenir a partir del modelo intercultural en poblaciones inmigrantes. ABSTRACTThe article adopts a qualitative approach in studying the immigration trajectories of 13 women during the first years following their arrival in the Quebec region of Abitibi. Results: The testimonies of the female participants show that the main obstacles to their integration in a remote area are linked to linguistic barriers, lack of accreditation of previous degrees and learning, lack of university programs adapted to women and the impact of the region’s harsh winter conditions on psychological well-being. Conclusion: The authors argue for raising awareness among social workers and health professionals in relation to the intercultural model approach. 

scholarly journals INFORMATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mimica Milošević ◽  
Aybeyan Selimi ◽  
Dušan Milošević
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Republic Of Macedonia ◽  
Law And Policy ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Awareness Information ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Primary And Secondary School

Information for the sustainable development in Macedonia is insufficient. It is important to meet human needs and the needs of its environment for the sustainable development but raising awareness is the necessary assumption. The sustainable development has multidisciplinary nature, a concept that includes the economy, ecology, ethics, sociology, law and policy and links the well-being of present and future generations with the capacity and limitations of biosphere in a way to make the life more sustainable. The aim of this paper is to examine all these aspects and impact on raising awareness of the need for the sustainable development. Through various forms of the surveys in public sector, the primary and secondary school, the faculty, in health care and factories, offer people the ability to move in wide initiatives for the sustainable development. Based on the results of the survey, which was conducted in the municipality of Gostivar in the Republic of Macedonia, using statistical analysis, appropriate conclusions and proposals were performed. Key words: awareness, information, sustainable development

scholarly journals Raising Awareness About the Impacts of Squalene on the Well-Being of Individuals, Societies & the Environment!

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Alexa Osterman
Keyword(s):  
Food Chain ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Simple Substance ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Aquatic Food Chain ◽  
Hands On ◽  
The World ◽  
Aquatic Food ◽  
Almost All

Before humans inserted themselves into the aquatic food chain, sharks were at the top maintaining balance and playing a crucial role on this earth. For hundreds of millions of years (even before the dinosaurs!) sharks have been shaping our underwater ecosystem and creating a foundation for life in all parts of the sea. Now with 95% of shark populations decreasing everywhere our health and the planet's health is at major risk. Shark livers contain an oil so hydrating and rich all cosmetic that companies want to get their hands on it. This simple substance, also known as squalene, is found all around the world in the form of cosmetics (lotions, anti-wrinkle creams, sunscreen, foundations) and daily off the shelf supplements. With the serious lack of education about what’s in our cosmetics, it makes it scary to think that almost all of us have been absentmindedly plastering on prehistoric predators on our body in the name of beauty.

scholarly journals The socio-economic impacts of bush encroachment in Manthestad, Taung, South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Tshegofatso K.J. Sebitloane ◽  
Hendri Coetzee ◽  
Klaus Kellner ◽  
Pieter Malan
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Bush Encroachment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBush encroachment involves a widespread increase in, and abundance of, woody vegetation in grassland and savanna biomes. This phenomenon has a direct impact on the socio-economic well-being of rural communities and affects livestock owners and those who utilise the land for various other purposes. This study set out to evaluate and gain an understanding of how livestock owners and land users in a typical rural village in South Africa’s North West Province perceive bush encroachment and the impact it has on the community’s ecosystem services. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional design was used to document the perceptions of the participants regarding bush encroachment and bush control in an attempt to describe characteristics and to find answers to questions related to how local communities are affected by bush encroachment and the control thereof. The results show that encroachment has a significant impact on the socio-economic status of participants. Furthermore, it was found that the vast untapped knowledge of local livestock owners is vital to control bush encroachment, preserve the land for various types of usage and to conserve natural resources. Evaluating participants’ responses and perceptions also contributed significantly to gaining an understanding of how bush encroachment and the control thereof impact rural communities socio-economically. This led the contributors to conclude that raising awareness, actively engaging with the community, imparting skills and offering educational opportunities, creating jobs, merging biophysical activities and promoting active participation are key to the success of programmes aimed at bush control and the resultant improvement of ecosystem services.

scholarly journals Resistance to PPE Using by Gas Station Attendants

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 117-127
Author(s):  
Ananda Vieira de Lima Almeida ◽  
Vitor Erick Cardoso Freitas
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
High Exposure ◽  
Gas Stations ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Gas Station ◽  
The City ◽  
Contemporary Context

The discussion about the use, or not, of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by gas station attendants has been growing, in the contemporary context, due to the expansive increase in the consequences generated by the absence of this essential equipment at gas stations. The present study highlighted the importance of raising awareness among the attendants regarding their working conditions, mainly due to the high exposure to toxic compounds. At this core, resistance to use PPE by these workers comesfrom sociocultural issues that notoriously influence the conditionsimposed by this service. In this logic, the case study, determined by the book of Research Methodology by Marconi and Lakatos (2003), thistheme is based on data collection at gasstationsin the city of Salvador- BA, in 2021, to highlight the situations faced by these professionals and, consequently, the impacts on their quality of life and health. The resistance to the use of this equipment harms the present and future well-being of the attendants.

scholarly journals HIV and Aging Comes into the Spotlight: 2012 to 2015

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 848-848
Author(s):  
Mark Brennan-Ing
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Interest Group ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Critical Research ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Surveillance Report ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract I had the privilege of serving as Principal- and Co-Convener of the HIV, AIDS and Older Adults Special Interest Group (SIG) for four years (2012 through 2015). During this era, when the proportion of U.S. older adults with HIV was projected to surpass 50%, we witnessed a number of milestones including the NIH Office of AIDS Working Group on HIV and Aging recommendations for critical research focus publication (JAIDS, 2012), the first CDC Surveillance Report on people 50 and older with HIV (2013), and the first UNAIDS report on HIV and aging (2013). During this period, the SIG was very successful in raising awareness about HIV and aging through numerous GSA presentations. Topics covered ranged from sexual health, to cognitive function, psychological well-being, social isolation, successful aging, and resilience. These presentations highlighted research findings that have been critical in developing interventions and shaping policy initiatives to support this growing population. Part of a symposium sponsored by the HIV, AIDS and Older Adults Interest Group.

A GLIMPSE ON PSYCHIATRY IN AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE A REVIEW ON CHARAKA SAMHITA

2021 ◽  
pp. 55-58
Author(s):  
Kshirabdhi Tanaya Rautaray ◽  
Shiva Prasad Mohanty
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Systematic Understanding ◽  
The Mind

Mental health is an essential &integrative part of health. It is the foundation for well being and effective functioning of individuals. The present world is slowly getting consumed by mental health issues every day, with millions are ghting their own battle in trying to survive. Burden of mental disorders has risen over last few decades. Currently mental and behavioral disorders account for about 13% of global burden of the disease. Mental disorders are among the leading causes of non-fatal diseases burden in India, but a systematic understanding of their prevalence, disease burden &risk factors is not readily available now. If we evaluate developments in the eld of mental health, the pace appears to be slow. Raising awareness and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health is necessary for addressing the situation. Ayurveda has its own identity as most ancient and traditional system of medicine. Being a holistic science, Ayurveda explores the symbiotic relationship among the mind, body, soul, the senses and their working. The holistic approach of Ayurveda signicantly results as a complementary treatment method to Allopathic in various mental disorders. Hence an effort is made by the author for understanding the evolution of various mental issues by exposition of the concepts as per Ayurvedic and Modern perspective related to psyche and scientic exploration of the holistic approach of Ayurveda towards the mental health related issues

scholarly journals Changing the Conversation From Burnout to Wellness: Physician Well-being in Residency Training Programs

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt ◽  
Anne Van Dyke ◽  
David Lick ◽  
Jennifer Tucciarone
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Change ◽  
Culture Change ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Physician Wellness ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Strength Based ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Patient Relationships ◽  
Physician Patient

Abstract Background The existing literature either does not address physician wellness or defines it as a lack of burnout. The goal of this article is to call attention to this important gap in the literature and provide ideas for how to fill it. We need a culture change, and we propose that this change begin within graduate medical education. Methods We describe a case example of culture change and definitions of wellness at William Beaumont Hospitals, Troy Family Medicine Residency Program, a community-based, university-affiliated program in suburban Detroit, Michigan. Results We developed a toolbox of practical steps to create a culture that emphasizes wellness. We present a general timeline illustrating necessary steps toward accomplishing a true cultural change. Discussion The time has come for academic medicine to move beyond a simple discussion of physician burnout. To do this, we must first develop a shared definition of physician wellness followed by interventional strategies to bolster it. The benefits of cultural change include providing a more positive educational environment for residents and faculty, raising awareness of burnout and its symptoms, decreasing the stigma associated with admitting burnout symptoms, enabling the development of prevention strategies, and creating a more positive, strength-based approach to understanding the toll of physician-patient relationships on physicians.

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