Essentials in Health and Mental Health

Unlocking the Keys to Wellness
Herausgegeben:Zangeneh, Masood

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

In a world increasingly characterized by rapid change and constant challenges, maintaining good physical and mental health is more important than ever. "Essentials in Health & Mental Health" is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted landscape of health and well-being, delving into key aspects that affect individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. Through the lens of 20 meticulously crafted chapters, this book takes you on a journey to understand the essential elements that contribute to our overall health, from the invisible struggles of loneliness and mental health problems to the impact of global events like the COVID-19 pandemic.

The book begins with an eye-opening chapter that sheds light on the pervasive nature of loneliness and its profound impact on the functioning of individuals. The authors delve into the various costs of loneliness and uncover the under-recognized association between loneliness and mental health problems. In a world interconnected like never before, these insights are essential for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of human well-being.

Produktdetails

• Advances in Mental Health and Addiction
• Verlag: Springer / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-031-56191-7
• 2024
• Seitenzahl: 360
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 160mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 649g
• ISBN-13: 9783031561917
• ISBN-10: 3031561910
• Artikelnr.: 69942496

Autorenporträt

Masood Zangeneh is a Professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Innovative Learning, Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.  He has a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of South Africa, Master of Education from Mount Saint Vincent University, and an Honours Bachelor of Science (Psychology) from University of Toronto. He has recently been appointed as the editor-in-chief with the Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse. He is also the founder of the Journal of Concurrent Disorders, Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction and is a consultant to numerous scientific journals and universities for interdisciplinary, multi-cultural research and development addressing mental health, addiction and resilience among marginalized populations. 

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1. The Pervasiveness and Public Mental Health Significance of Loneliness: Assessing, Understanding, and Preventing Unbearable and Enduring Loneliness.- Chapter 2. Life-story Book Creation to Enhance Life Satisfaction for Older Adults.- Chapter 3. Student Online Learning Experience and Academic Resilience during COVID-19: Exploring the Role of Academic Self-efficacy and Perceived Social Support.- Chapter 4. Mattering and Feelings of Not Mattering in Suicide Risk and Prevention: Conceptualization, Review, and Public Health Recommendations.- Chapter 5. Suicide: Epidemiology, Prevention, Assessment, Treatment, and Outcomes.- Chapter 6. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): A Powerful Approach for Fostering Youth Mental Health in Schools.- Chapter 7. Refugee Youth: Early Mental Health Intervention and Support.- Chapter 8. Promoting and supporting well-being in schools.- Chapter 9. E-cigarette and Vaping Use among High School Students in Colombia: Analyzing Characteristics and Health Concerns.- Chapter 10. Mental Health of Women in Midlife and Beyond.- Chapter 11. Women's' Mental Health and War Catastrophes in Palestine.- Chapter 12. Participation and engagement barriers faced by young Black women within health promotion youth programming and community Drop-In spaces.- Chapter 13. Promoting Male Mental Wellbeing through Community-based Strategies.- Chapter 14. Faculty Expectations and Experiences: The Return to On-Campus Teaching and Learning.- Chapter 15. Understanding Stressors of School Teachers in Nepal.- Chapter 16. What's Next? Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic Era and the Mental Health Ramifications Among Emerging Adults (18-25 years) in Canada.- Chapter 17. The Impact of Macroeconomic, Sociodemographic, and Health Status-Resources Determinants on Life Expectancy in Kuwait Population from 1980-2020.- Chapter 18. Alternative and Complementary Practices for Mental Health Care in the CDMX: The Voice of Therapists and Storekeepers.- Chapter 19. The Initiative for Computerized Global Psychopathology (CGP) Model.- Chapter 20. Can Complexity Theory Help us to Understand Mental Health Policy?.