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Well being Flashcards

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well being

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happiness - optimal psychological functioning and experience

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thought and emotions relate to

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behaviours which relate to thoughts and emotions

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anxiety and depression influence

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behaviour and acts as a cycle

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hedonic - 4

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superficial well being with pleasure, happiness, satisfaction and pleasant experiences
momentary
primary focus of research
emphasizes pos affect, lack of neg affect, and life satisfaction

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Eudaimonic 6

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helping/volunteering/ expressing true values
recognizing and fulfilling one’s true self and values
deeper and enduring
more recent focus of reserach
personal growth, development, challenge, meaningful contributions to relationships and community
intrinsic/integrated

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does happiness have a genetic component

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yes

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heat and happiness

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can undepress people

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ultrasound and happiness

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can undepress people

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to be happy

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sense of community, time spent talking to diff people in their lives and connection, less small talk, concerned with something beyond yourself

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anxiety and depression stats across life time

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across their life times, 25% of ppl will have anxiety disorders and 20% depression

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by the year 2020, depression as a cause of death and disability

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second only to CV disease, burden on financial health system because of the drugs

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PA and well being

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viable alternative/addition to psychological counselling/drug therapy for anxiety and depression
its less expensive and reported to be effective and improves mood, QoL, and other psychological factors like cognitive

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6 characteristics of well being

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self acceptance - comfortable with who you are
pos relations with others - trusting/empathy
autonomy - personal enjoyment in what you chose to do
environmental mastery - contribution to your environment
personal growth - developing in the way you want to
purpose in life

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psychological benefits of exercise 5 increases

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self esteem and concept 
feeling of enjoyment and mood states 
self confidence 
interpersonal relationships 
cognitive functioning
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3 psychological benefits of exercises (decreased ________)

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physical and psychological stress
anxiety and depression
fatigue

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other benefits of exercise

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sleep apnea 
cancer/health 
heart related diseases 
energy levels 
sleep well 
concentration 
retention of knowledge
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exercise and reduction of anxiety and depression

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not cause and effect, its associated

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anxiety reduction benefits are experienced after exercise regardless of

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intensity, duration or type of activity or type of participant

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greater benefits when

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exrcise is maintain and aerobic

20
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PA is benefircial for people with

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most lvls of anxiety, esp those with mod-high, but maybe not extreme cases

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beneficial duration

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bouts at least 10 mins, esp around 30

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ideal intensity

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moderate

23
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one bout of exercise 5

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reduction in state/situation anxiety and depression and 30-70% when max HR is reached with aerobic exercise

mood enhancing effects between 30-50% with max HR

state anxiety returns within 24 hours or as early as 4-6

trait should decrease if you exercise everyday

4-6 before anxiety event

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chronic exercise and anxiety - 4

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pos associated with mental health and well being
related to reduction of stress emotions
usually associated with reductions in traits like neuroticism (emotional instability)
reduction in various stress indicators like neuromuscular tension, resting HR and some stress hormones

25
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exercise and depression

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mod relationship
correlation
as effective as psychotherapy
pos effects seen across age gps, health status, race, socioeconomic status and sexes
both aerobic and anerobic
larger antidepressant effects when the training program is at least 9 weeks long

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severe depression and exercise

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usually requires professional treatment - medication, psychotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, or combo along with exercise

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frequency of exercise and depression

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3-5 times/week better than once a week

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how to enhance mood via exercise

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rhythmic abdominal breathing
avoid interpersonal competition
closed predictable activity - treadmill vs rugby
rhythmic and repetitive exercise movements
20-30 mins in duration, mod intensity, 2-3 times a week
enjoyable

29
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exercise and cognitive functioning - 1-4

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mod gains

  • planning
  • problem solving
  • concentration
  • memory
30
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CV fitness and cognitive functioning in older adults 5

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fitness training - beneficial effects on the cognitive functioning
strength and aerobic the best
largest when longer than 30 min
largest effects for tasks involving executive control such as planning schedulling, working memory, and task coordination
protects the brain against normal effects of aging and helps repair, restore aged brain

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exercise and quality of life 4

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enhanced physical functioning - independence
subjective well being as indicated by personal enjoyement and mood alteration
experiencing peak moments - highs in life are higher
personal meaning

32
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optimal functioning of 4 domains

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physical
psychological
social
spiritual

33
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physical change of life due to PA in cancer patient

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function
well being 
muscle strength 
CV fitness 
weight management 
decreased fatigue 
inconclusive sleep, immune function, metabolic risk factors
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psychological change of life due to PA in cancer patients

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emotional function 
well being 
self esteem 
feelings of control 
decreased anxiety, depression, mood disturbance
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social change of life due to PA in cancer patients (3)

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improved role function
social function
life satisfaction

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spiritual change of life due to PA in cancer patients(3)

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improved empowerment, confidence

decreased uncertainty

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Runner’s high 4

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euphoric sensation, usually unexpected, heightened well being, enhanced appreciation of nature, and transcendence of time and space

chemical change (endorphins) in the brain related

characteristics conductive to the runner’s high are few distractions, cool calm weather and low humidity, and a duration of at least 30 mins

differ regarding whether and how often they experience the runner’s high and may require slightly diff sets of conditions to get it.

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should exercise be used in all cases of depression, stress, or other emotional disorders

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no in severe cases of depression
ppl with suicidal tendencies
ppl who are obese or have severe heart disease

39
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7 guidelines for using exercise to enhave well being

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assess ind well being and take note of exercise regime
select practical, functional, and enjoyable exercise - long term
adjuct to other therapies
mod level for 30 mins
combine aerobic, anaerobic, RT and CV
plan your exercise to be before peak anxiety times 4-6 hours
pick not competitive exercise environments

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