HLTH 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Demographic Transition, Margaret Harris, Health Technology

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Health 200
T/Th 2:30pm-3:45pm
Lisa DuPree, Jamie Hamblin, Dr. Margaret Harris
Tuesday, 3/20/18
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Dr. Corey Keyes: Mental Health and the Concept of Flourishing
Health is more than the absence of sickness or illness; it is rather the presence of well
being
The world is undergoing a demographic transition and epidemiological transition
Demographic transition: people are living longer, there is less premature death, and
people are more educated than there was long ago
o Industrialization is responsible for this
o Today people
Epidemiological transition: some, but not all countries have more individuals living
longer AND healthier lives
o Blue zoes here people are liig loger ad happier lies)
o This requires a change in environment- better access to healthy foods, excise
opportunities
Rates of mental illness is continuing to rise on college campuses, including depression,
anxiety, etc.
More students are entering college with mental illnesses
More students are leaving college with mental illnesses
Public health: changing the condition under which people live to improve health
outcomes
o Examples: improved sanitation, maternal and infant care became more
important, safer work environments
o All of this public health changed help reduce mortality from infectious diseases
and improve health
o Medial teholog ad adaeet do’t otriute as sigificantly as we
think to improving health
We need to invest in and promote good mental health
o This includes: how we treat each other, defining purpose in ilfe
The average age of the onset of mental disorders was once 45 years old, now they onset
age ranges from 15-20
Emotional well-being means
o Happiness
o Satisfied
o Interested in life
Happiness is an activity
o If you do well, and you function well
What contributes to psychological well-being
o Are you accepting of yourself?
o Do you have positive relationships with others?
o Personal growth?
o Have you defined your purpose in life?
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