Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses the case of Mary, a female of Aboriginal descent, who is 29 years of age and in generally good physical condition. The writer notes that Mary does have some problems with her weight, which is often in considerable flux, and is concerned about diabetes. In addition, the writer points out that Mary also possesses an inherited genetic disability that runs in her family. This paper approaches the health profile of Mary from a multidimensional perspective. The writer concludes that Mary's health profile reveals not only the importance of a multi-dimensional bio-psychosocial approach to health, but also the extraordinary degree to which psychological, biological and social factors overlap each other as primary determinants of her state of health as revealed in the health profile.

Outline:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Conclusion
Appendix

From the Paper
"Eating and weight are issues of prominent concern in Mary's life. These concerns are associated with her concern about diabetes given her Aboriginal heritage, as noted above. However, they are also connected to family history concerns as well as personal body image problems in youth. She recognizes this is a socialized model of beauty as being equated with extreme thinness that she has inherited from society. Nonetheless, however, Mary is committed to weight reduction through dieting and exercise. It must be noted, however, that her weight has often been in flux due to her admitted habit of "binge eating" on occasion to cope with severe stress or depression."

Tags:bio-psychosocial, weight, health, profile

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses the health concerns of a 29 female of Aboriginal descent. The writer points out that although she is in generally good physical condition, she suffers from macular degeneration, which is an inherited genetic disability that runs in her family. The writer discusses that this disability tends to be most common in seniors, and results in a gradual decline in visual acuity over time, with blindness being the end result. The writer notes that while this has not manifested itself significantly to date, it is the predominant health anxiety in her life and has shaped her plans for the future (i.e., she will not have children as they will inherit the condition).

From the Paper
"The subject of this essay is a friend of the author, Mary (not her real name) - a female of Aboriginal descent - who is 29 years of age and in generally good physical condition. She drinks in moderation, and is a smoker but has been trying to quit for several years. She does have some problems with her weight, which is often in considerable flux, and is concerned about diabetes. She also possesses a disability - macular degeneration - which is an inherited genetic disability that runs in her family."

Tags:health, diet, disease

Abstract
There are two arguments regarding the treatment of mental health. Some believe that it should receive the same amount of health care coverage as physical illness, while others argue that the costs of treating mental illness could lead to severe problems. To better understand these arguments, this paper examines two articles, "Mental Health Should be Treated on Par with Physical Health," by Lewis L. Judd, and "Mental Health Should Not be treated on Par with Physical Health," by Richard E. Vatz, as well as two of their reference sources.

From the Paper
"Martin Bobgan and Deidre Bobgan, the writers of an article titled, "Mental Illness is not a Disease" would probably agree that spending money on mental illness, and treating it equally to physical illness would be a lost cause. Although their opinion is much more drastic than that of Richard Vatz, all three writers would probably seem to agree that covering mental illness in insurance coverage would not be helpful to society. In the article, Mental Illness is not a Disease," Martin and Deidre Bobgan profess that people "continue to promote the false concept of mental illness, to align it with medicine, and consign it to science." It is apparent that these writers believe that the mental state and one's physical well-being fall into completely different categories."

Tags:coverage, illness, insurance, psychology

Abstract
The paper discusses how the multifactorial model of health and illness takes into account a number of different aspects when trying to evaluate our health and susceptibility to illness and it can also be advantageously employed when looking into the causes of an illness and effectiveness of a treatment. This paper briefly summarizes the multifactorial model and than looks into two health problems, coronary heart disease and cancer, explaining the role psychology plays in understanding and managing these health issues.

From the Paper
"The multifactorial model of health and illness takes into account a number of different aspects when trying to evaluate our health and susceptibility to illness. It can also be advantageously employed when looking into the causes of an illness and effectiveness of a treatment. This paper will briefly summarise the multifactorial model and than look into two health problems, coronary heart disease and cancer, explaining the role psychology plays in understanding and managing these health issues. The multifactorial model considers many factors before reaching a conclusion what may cause an illness in the individual. There are 6 broad..."

Tags:multifactorial, model, health

Abstract
This paper presents a proposal to research the fact that both psychologically and physically unhealthy conditions are still reported in the workplace despite the increased focus on employee well-being in the business world. The author intends to focus on three specific work areas notorious for their unsafe conditions and frequent lack of adequate safety standards: the office environment, construction industry, and the cockle picking industry. The researcher will collect both theoretical data from the Internet, the press and books, and practical data from health and safety professionals as well as from the targeted work areas. The objectives of the study are to arrive at a deeper understanding of the underlying factors relating to a lack of safety awareness by individuals in the workplace, and to suggest ways to empower individuals for greater well-being both in their work and general lives.

Outline:
Synopsis
Subject of Investigation
Design and Methodology
Aims and Objectives of the Study
Preliminary Literature Analysis
Professional Relevance of the Study
Time Plan

From the Paper
"Health and safety measures have become one of the most important facets of the business world today. Human resources have enjoyed increasing importance as the focus of studies in human well-being and work satisfaction. Indeed, studies have shown how an increase in worker satisfaction ultimately results in an increase in profit for the manager. No longer are workers forced to labor under inhuman conditions. Instead, agencies such as the Institution for Occupational Safety and Health (2007) and the Health & Safety Executive (2007) work for employee safety, health, satisfaction and empowerment. As such, employees are therefore empowered to take control of their work environment, whereas in the past the work environment and manager were often the controlling factor."

Tags:stress, overload, regulation, recommendation, bullying, right, interview

Abstract
This paper summarizes the findings of three recent articles in the journal Health Psychology, focusing on the issue of whether interventions can prompt people to make healthier choices about their own behaviors.

Abstract
The paper discusses how an illness such as ovarian cancer, breast implants and menopause can cause the inability to perform simple tasks but it can also negatively affect the body which causes psychological distress towards the patient. The paper explores the research that shows how higher self-esteem among cancer patients is reliant upon a supportive family unit, friends and the support of other women who have survived the same ordeal. The paper also shows how a woman can overcome an illness by having a strong support system.

From the Paper
"An unsupportive family adds more psychological distress among cancer patients which leads to higher levels of depression. Depression arises from low self-esteem which is also a factor in a patient's sense of mastery over a disease. If a patient feels as though they are in control, that they are still capable of achieving their diurnal routines then the disease has little affect on them psychologically. If, however, the disease affects their routine and the ability to achieve certain simple tasks such as going to the bathroom alone, then their inability to control their illness allows for low self-esteem which subsequently leads to depression."

Tags:ovarian, cancer, breast, implants, menopause, self-confidence

Abstract
This paper gives an in-depth examination of the grave health situation in Uganda that has been caused by the HIV epidemic. The paper notes that although the spread of HIV in Uganda has decreased in recent years, the country is still profoundly affected by the disease. The paper further considers the psychological impact of this challenge within a social determinants of health framework. The paper concludes that there is a direct linkage between the need for education, social standards for girls and women, and a potential increase in both mental health challenges and sexually transmitted diseases.

From the Paper
"In March 2009, the New Vision newspaper in Kampala, Uganda reported that women continue to lag behind men in terms of education and independence, due to bad governmental policies and challenging cultural norms (Opio, 2009). This process starts early, from the time they are young girls, due to inequities in access to education. Despite the fact that tuition is free, the cost of going to school is still high, because students have to purchase school uniforms, books and supplies which are often outside of the budget of a rural agriculturally-supported family..."

Tags:children, mental, health

Abstract
This is a detailed paper about eating disorders and anorexia. The paper describes the symptoms, the segment of the population most affected by eating disorders, the physical problems prolonged eating disorders can cause and some the environmental, physiological and psychological conditions that might predispose some to developing an eating disorder. The paper also explains that there are far more women with eating disorders than men and points out that this is an important factor in determining the causes of eating disorders. Additionally, the paper discusses treatment methods and prevention programs.

From the Paper
"Eating disorders and anorexia are becoming more commonplace today, and this is true particularly of young women, although older people and men sometimes also suffer from them. It is important to look at this issue as it relates to body image and how one feels about one's body, but also important to see it in the light of the way that one trusts oneself and others, and the hope for the future that is sometimes absent from the lives of these individuals. Such problems as depression can often play a large role in whether someone has problems with body image and eating disorders."

Tags:female, disturbances, bulimia, suffer, recover, problems, starve, death, fat, nutrition

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This paper discusses the wide-spread occurrence of psychological problems evident in the homosexual sector of the population. The paper examines the level to which society will accept persons with same-gender sexual orientation and what kind of social and emotional support and aid will be of help to these individuals. The paper reviews an article on this subject written by Yoel Elizur and Michael Ziv that appeared in the journal "Family Process".

From the Paper
"The place of the homosexual person in today's society has become an electrically charged breeding ground for misunderstanding, emotional sound bites, and political rhetoric. The appearance of increasing numbers of television shows which address homosexual issues makes it apparent that societies perspective on this subject is also up for grabs, and being competed for heavily in the public marketplace. At issue, or what appears to be at issue from this writers perspective is the level to which society will accept persons with same gender sexual orientation, and what kind of social and emotional support and aid will be of help to these individuals."

Tags:gay, lesbian, bisexual