Behavioral science in the global arena : global mental, spiritual, and social health / edited by: Elaine P. Congress, Dalton Meister, Shenae C. Osborn, Harold Takooshian.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Congress, Elaine Piller, editor.

Meister, Dalton, editor.

Osborn, Shenae, editor.

Takooshian, Harold, editor.

Series:

International psychology (Charlotte, N.C.)

International psychology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mental health.

Social psychology.

Spiritual life.

Well-being.

World health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (243 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Charlotte, NC : Information Age Publishing Inc., [2022]

Summary:

"This book focuses on global health - mental, spiritual, and social, three topics that are particularly relevant now that our world is struggling to survive the pandemic. At the United Nations we are very aware of the third sustainable development goal, the promotion of good health and well-being. Mental, spiritual, and interpersonal health are crucial in realizing this goal. Thus, we begin with looking at mental health around the world, then spiritual health in different faith traditions, and finally social health which includes interpersonal interactions within families and in communities. This second book in the UN book series continues with the three principal tenets of the UN Book Series. 1. The key current issues that affect our world are addressed. Since COVID 19 has had a devastating global impact, this book focuses on health. 2. As the problems facing our world are very complex, there is need for many voices from different disciples to address these challenging issues. Thus, this book includes authors from our professions of psychology and social work, as well as spiritual leaders, lawyers, and community activists 3. This book is co-edited and co-authored by students and recent graduates. Students have much to contribute beyond technological skills and generation of literature reviews. Thus, in this book they equally share in editorship and authorship of chapters. This book is written for anyone interested in global health. It should be of particular importance for faculty, students, practitioners who would like to learn more about current issues in global mental health as well as spiritual and social health"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Foreword / Leslie Popoff

Preface / Elaine Congress and Harold Takooshian

Global mental health : collaborating for sustainable development and wellbeing / Kelly O'Donnell, Julian Eaton, and Michele Lewis O'Donnell

Mental health : COVID-19, stress, and coping / Charlene Minaya and Dean McKay

Suicide prevention : global trends / Ani Kalayjian and Amna Khan

Mental health in the workplace / Priyadharshany Sandanapitchai, Walter Reichman, and Mathian Osicki

International Day of Happiness at the UN, and the COVID-19 crisis / T. Hamid Al-Bayati and Frances B. Biroc

Spiritual health for Christians and Jews : seeking God / Daniel LeBlanc, Shenae C. Osborn, and Odetta A. Saul

Spiritual health in Muslim communities : striving for taqwa / Sameena Azhar and Rayamar Alarashi

Spiritual health in Hindu communities : in pursuit of moksha / Sameena Azhar and Sanhaya Soi

Overcoming prejudice and discrimination through resilience of indigenous peoples / Hilary N. Weaver

Racism and mental health : an overview / Anne Williams-Isom and Odetta A. Saul

Violence against women and girls across the lifespan / Marciana L. Popescu, Patricia Brownell, and Tamara Pyatetskaya

Promoting prosocial behavior through "everyday heroism" : the heroic imagination project / Elaine H. Olaoye, Philip G. Zimbardo, and Zsuzsanna M. Feher

Caring justice world-wide : co-creating compassionate, safe, and healthy communities / Tina Maschi, Smita Dewan, Sandra Turner, Adriana Kaye, Annette Hintenach, and Sarah Malis

Mediation : the changing global landscape / Maria R. Volpe

Concluding remarks / Dalton Meister.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Print version record.

ISBN:

1-64802-890-X

OCLC:

1333081991