PSY313H1 Lecture 4: Lecture-4-Physical-and-Mental-Health
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Lecture 4: world health organization (who) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being . Higher hdl, less cognitive decline: exercise, meditation. Women have a higher risk because of decreased estrogen levels: treatment: exercise (resistance), nutritional supplements and medications. Mdd: biopsychosocial interactions: physical conditions increase the risk of mdd, untreated psychological conditions increase vulnerability to physical and cognitive impairments, depressive symptoms predict mortality in oa. Immune system interactions: cytokines increase risk of cvd, osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, etc: mdd increases risk of developing ncd. In oa, bdp related to higher risk for cerebrovascular disease: also correlated with white matter hyper intensities, deteriorating neurons disrupt integrity of white matter, interfere with ltm, associated with hypertension. Anxiety disorders: anxiety = sense of dread about the future, go to great lengths to avoid anxiety-provoking situations, highest prevalence of all psychological disorders (except substance abuse)
