Understanding wellbeing : an introduction for students and practitioners of health and social care /
Understanding wellbeing : an introduction for students and practitioners of health and social care /
edited by Anneyce Knight and Allan McNaught.
- xxi, 296 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Overview : -- Defining Wellbeing / Wellbeing and Health / Ethics and Wellbeing / Monitoring and Evaluating Wellbeing Projects / Psychological Aspects of Wellbeing : -- Psychoneuroimmunology and Wellbeing / Psychological Aspects of Wellbeing / Spirituality and Wellbeing / Physical Aspects of Wellbeing : -- Food and Wellbeing / Exercise and Wellbeing / The Genetics and Genomics of Wellbeing / Promoting Wellbeing in Long-term Conditions / Social Approaches to Wellbeing : -- Social Policy and Wellbeing / Public Health, Wellbeing and Culture: A Critical Perspective / Environment and Wellbeing / Housing, the Built Environment and Wellbeing / Education and Wellbeing / Wellbeing and the Workplace / Information for Wellbeing / Conclusion / Allan McNaught -- Stella Jones-Devitt -- Nevin Mehmet -- Carlos Moreno-Leguizamon and Clarence Spigner -- Christine Stacey -- Ben Bruneau -- Anneyce Knight and Qaisra Khan -- Stuart Spear -- Alfonso Jimenez, Silvano Zanuso and Mark Goss-Sampson -- Harry Chummun -- Silvano Zanuso and Alfonso Jimenez -- Allan McNaught and Simten Malhan -- Clarence Spigner and Carlos Moreno-Leguizamon -- Veronica Habgood -- Jill Stewart and Fiona Bushell -- Bill Goddard -- Kate Beaven-Marks, Anneyce Knight and Bill Goddard -- Anne Gill -- Anneyce Knight and Allan McNaught. Part 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. Part 2. 5. 6. 7. Part 3. 8. 9. 10. 11. Part 4. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
"Understanding Wellbeing is an accessible introduction to the concept of wellbeing and its relevance to areas of health and social policy. Each chapter considers an aspect of wellbeing with an emphasis on conceptual clarity and the importance of reflective practice in this field. The book includes case studies, activities and reflection points to engage the reader with both the theory and its practical application. The book provides an overview of the concept of wellbeing and its relationship with and role in health, including: Psychological aspects of wellbeing - mind/body influences, psychology, spirituality; Physical aspects of wellbeing - food, exercise, genetics, health promotion; Social approaches to wellbeing - social policy, culture, environment, housing, education, information. Understanding Wellbeing provides students, professionals and practitioners of health and social care with the essential resources for understanding and promoting wellbeing."--Publisher's website.
1908625007 9781908625007
Well-being
Human services--Philosophy
RA776
361.001
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Overview : -- Defining Wellbeing / Wellbeing and Health / Ethics and Wellbeing / Monitoring and Evaluating Wellbeing Projects / Psychological Aspects of Wellbeing : -- Psychoneuroimmunology and Wellbeing / Psychological Aspects of Wellbeing / Spirituality and Wellbeing / Physical Aspects of Wellbeing : -- Food and Wellbeing / Exercise and Wellbeing / The Genetics and Genomics of Wellbeing / Promoting Wellbeing in Long-term Conditions / Social Approaches to Wellbeing : -- Social Policy and Wellbeing / Public Health, Wellbeing and Culture: A Critical Perspective / Environment and Wellbeing / Housing, the Built Environment and Wellbeing / Education and Wellbeing / Wellbeing and the Workplace / Information for Wellbeing / Conclusion / Allan McNaught -- Stella Jones-Devitt -- Nevin Mehmet -- Carlos Moreno-Leguizamon and Clarence Spigner -- Christine Stacey -- Ben Bruneau -- Anneyce Knight and Qaisra Khan -- Stuart Spear -- Alfonso Jimenez, Silvano Zanuso and Mark Goss-Sampson -- Harry Chummun -- Silvano Zanuso and Alfonso Jimenez -- Allan McNaught and Simten Malhan -- Clarence Spigner and Carlos Moreno-Leguizamon -- Veronica Habgood -- Jill Stewart and Fiona Bushell -- Bill Goddard -- Kate Beaven-Marks, Anneyce Knight and Bill Goddard -- Anne Gill -- Anneyce Knight and Allan McNaught. Part 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. Part 2. 5. 6. 7. Part 3. 8. 9. 10. 11. Part 4. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
"Understanding Wellbeing is an accessible introduction to the concept of wellbeing and its relevance to areas of health and social policy. Each chapter considers an aspect of wellbeing with an emphasis on conceptual clarity and the importance of reflective practice in this field. The book includes case studies, activities and reflection points to engage the reader with both the theory and its practical application. The book provides an overview of the concept of wellbeing and its relationship with and role in health, including: Psychological aspects of wellbeing - mind/body influences, psychology, spirituality; Physical aspects of wellbeing - food, exercise, genetics, health promotion; Social approaches to wellbeing - social policy, culture, environment, housing, education, information. Understanding Wellbeing provides students, professionals and practitioners of health and social care with the essential resources for understanding and promoting wellbeing."--Publisher's website.
1908625007 9781908625007
Well-being
Human services--Philosophy
RA776
361.001