lecture 13

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What is a possible health benefit associated with a positive emotional state?

Increased risk of stroke in older people

Lower levels of pain and lower risk of stroke in older people (correct)

Increased cortisol response

Reduced immune function

What is a potential outcome of gratitude interventions?

Improved glycaemic control (correct)

Increased symptom severity

Decreased sleep quality

Reduced physical activity

What is a characteristic of supportive social relationships?

Increased risk of cognitive decline with aging

Increased symptom severity

Reduced immune function

Longevity and less cognitive decline with aging (correct)

What is a psychology-based health intervention that can improve health behaviors or outcomes?

Positive psychology interventions (PPIs) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of mindfulness in the context of chronic conditions?

Better adjustment to chronic conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible outcome of positive affect skills training in newly diagnosed HIV patients?

Decreased symptom severity Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of optimism?

Lower levels of pain and lower risk of stroke in older people Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible outcome of positive psychology interventions (PPIs) in type 2 diabetes patients?

Increased physical activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the randomized controlled trial that studied the effect of diet on depression?

SMILES Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of a bad diet according to the content?

Fatigue Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individuals in the SMILES trial experienced remission from depression after receiving dietician sessions?

32% Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible reason why regular social interaction can improve mental health?

It gives individuals a sense of common purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of inadequate or poor sleep according to the content?

Impaired cognition Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of sleepiness?

Lower grade point averages and increased risk of academic failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the neurotransmitter mentioned in the content?

Endorphin Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible benefit of making new friends according to the content?

Increased self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of nicotine?

Release of pleasure hormones Signup and view all the answers

What is the cost per week of the dietician sessions in the SMILES trial?

$112AU Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of problem drinking?

Decreased wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of exercise?

More powerful than antidepressant medication Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in overall wellbeing?

Exercise, diet, and sleep Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of having a heavy drinker in your life?

Lower wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

What is a question related to the influence of the body and mind?

Does body influence the mind or the mind influence the body? Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of sleep?

Protects against the impact of stress on subjective wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mind-Body Relationship

Meaning in life is associated with improved immune function, lower cholesterol, better glucose control, improved cardiovascular health, quicker recovery from illness, better adjustment to chronic conditions, and reduced mortality.

Positive Emotions and Health

Positive emotions are linked to longevity, less risk of catching colds, and induced positive thinking reduces cortisol response.
Optimism is associated with better health, lower levels of pain, and lower risk of stroke in older people, and is also linked to greater exercise, healthier diet, and not smoking.
Supportive social relationships are linked to longevity and less cognitive decline with aging.

Gratitude Interventions

Gratitude interventions improve sleep, cardiovascular function, and may also help glycaemic control, asthma control, and eating behavior.
Positive psychology interventions can improve health behaviors or outcomes, such as increasing physical activity in type 2 diabetes and decreasing symptom severity in newly diagnosed HIV patients.

Sleep and Wellbeing

Sleep is essential for good health and wellbeing, and protects against the impact of stress on subjective wellbeing.
Sleepiness can result in lower grade point averages, increased risk of academic failure, compromised learning, impaired mood, and increased risk of motor vehicle accidents.

Nicotine and Tobacco

Nicotine releases pleasure hormones, but is not good for physical health.
Never smokers and ex-smokers are happier, and there are strong associations between mental illness and tobacco smoking.

Beer and Happiness

Alcohol can make people happy in the moment, but is linked to increased risk of problem drinking, decreased life satisfaction, and lower wellbeing.
Alcohol is a depressant, linked to suicide risk, and having a heavy drinker in your life can lower wellbeing.

Exercise, Diet, Sleep, and Wellbeing

Exercise, diet, sleep, cigarettes, and alcohol all have an impact on wellbeing.
Sitting for long periods can be detrimental to health, and exercise may be more powerful than antidepressant medication.

Body and Mind

The body and mind influence each other, with neurotransmitters, self-esteem, body image, and social connections all playing a role.

Diet and Happiness

A healthy diet can help improve mental health, with a randomized controlled trial showing a 32% vs 8% remission from depression in a group receiving dietician sessions.
A bad diet can lead to overweight, diabetes, and unhappiness, while a lack of key nutrients can lead to fatigue and unhappiness.

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Explore the relationship between a sense of meaning in life and its impact on physical health, including immune function, cardiovascular health, and more.