Mind Background Flashcards
Exercise increases the release of ___ which can elevate mood and regulate the sleep cycle.
Seratonin
The act of worrying can trigger ___ .
Physiological responses similar to the way physical stress and injury can.
repeated activation of the stress response can be especially damaging ___.
Physiologically and psychologically.
In 2010, mental illnesses and substance use disorders
accounted for nearly ___ disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), years of life lost to premature mortality (YLL) and over ___ years lived with disability (YLD) worldwide.
184 M DALYs
8.6 M YLL
175 M years
It is estimated that the life expectancy among those with mental illness is more than ___ shorter compared to those without mental illnesses.
10 years
More than ___%, or ___ deaths each year are attributable to mental disorders.
14%
8 million
Mood disorders are classified as a ___.
Major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder or bipolar disorder
Prevalance of mood disorders in the US is estimated at nearly ___%.
21%
___ is one of the most common of all mood disorders affecting about ___ adults in the U.S.
Major depression
16 M
Depression is associated with a higher risk of ___.
Heart disease
Immunosuppression.
Chronic stress and anxiety are directly responsible for stress hormones associated with a variety of negative physiological outcomes. Such as a risk of ___.
Metabolic syndrome
Cardiovascular disease
Gastrointestinal disorders
Skin conditions (acne and psoriasis)
The ___ plays a vital role in an individual’s overall health and well-being, an atmosphere that supports a
healthy ___ state can have significant ___ benefits.
Mind
Mental
Psychological and Physical
Providing access to therapies that help promote relaxation and address mental or emotional trauma, instituting policies that improve ___, and promoting the use of sensor technologies that increase awareness of ___ factors to inform positive behavioral changes
- Mental or emotional trauma
- Sleep hygiene or encourage altruism and community engagement
- sensor technologies
- physiological and environmental
The WELL Building Standard® recognizes the features of the built environment and identifies workplace policies that can be implemented to positively impact ___ in order to promote and enable overall occupant health and well-being.
Mood
Sleep
Stress levels
Psychosocial status
Health literacy, defined by the National Academy of Medicine as ___.
The degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and understand the basic health information and services they need to make appropriate health decisions.
Both ___ of health-oriented literature are necessary to promote increased health ___.
Accessibility and customizability
Awareness and well-being
To meet the requirements of Feature 84: Health & Wellness Awareness the project needs to provide ___.
- Copy of Well Building Standard
- 1 book or magazine title per 20 occupants (up to 20 required)
- Prominently displayed/available for all occupants
A truly___process ensures that the ___ of a space follows the original ___ for the building.
Collaborative design
Construction and upkeep
Expectations and goals
Who are the project stakeholders that must attend the Design Charette as required by Feature 85: Integrative Design?
At a minimum the owner, architects, engineers and facilities management team.
As Part of Feature 85: Integrative Design what is done at the initial Design Charrette Meeting? What is the desired outcome?
- Perform a values assessment and alignment exercise to inform any project goals and strategies to meet occupant expectations.
- Discuss the needs of the occupants, focus on wellness.
- Set future meetings to focus on project goals and engage future stakeholders who join after the initial meeting, such as contractors and sub-contractors.
As Part of Feature 85: Integrative Design, what is the intent of the Development Plan? Who needs to consent to the plan?
Detail the building’s health-oriented mission
All stakeholders
What needs to be included in the Development Plan?
- Building site selection, taking into account public transportation.
- WELL concepts of air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind.
- Plans for implementation of the above analyses and decisions.
- Operations and maintenance plans for facility managers and building policy requirements related to wellness.
According to Feature 86: Post-Occupancy Surveys, how are they useful?
-Measures how well a building is effectively promoting and protecting the health and comfort needs of its occupants
-Feedback
_Occupants have a recognized stake in their own comfort and well-being which has a positive impact on mood
How often is the Post-Occupancy given? To what % of the occupants?
Once a year
30%
