Psychology 2036A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Healthy Diet, Adobe After Effects, Telehealth

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2036A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

Document Summary

In the past, health psychologists have focused most of research on risk factors for chronic illnesses. Lower income and educational and occupational attainment leads to exposure to a broad array of stressors: inadequate housing, violence, danger, lack of vital goods & services, poor sanitation, exposure to environmental pollutants, and numerous other hazards. Advances in stress management: research should focus on populations at particular risk for stress-related disorders. Future of health services: health care renewal is one of the most important issues facing canada. Initiatives to improve patient safety & better organize & manage electronic health records aim to address this issue: ex. Saskatchewan"s first nations population is expected to double its 11% rate to 20% in 2020. Aboriginal people: one goal was to improve delivery of and access to health services & to increase number of community educational programs for diabetes & other chronic conditions prevalent in population.