The Health Behavioral Change Imperative

The Health Behavioral Change Imperative
Author: Jay Carrington Chunn
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1461507316

Health experts independently state that the most critical urban problems are preventable. This brings an added challenge to public health practitioners working in inner cities with predominately minority communities. In addition to deadly diseases - including transmittable diseases - violence, whether it is physical, sexual or child abuse, is the other predominant morbidity factor that urban areas confront. Because of these concerns, there is a need for health professionals working with the communities to critically examine health behavior theories and prevention methodologies. Additionally, new prevention practices and programs need to be developed for community-based interventions to better serve the populations in need including programs in: -HIV Prevention; -Evaluation and Policy Research; -Cancer Prevention and Screening; -Urban Public Health Policy; -Youth Violence Prevention.

The Handbook of Behavior Change

The Handbook of Behavior Change
Author: Martin S. Hagger
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 730
Release: 2020-07-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1108750117

Social problems in many domains, including health, education, social relationships, and the workplace, have their origins in human behavior. The documented links between behavior and social problems have compelled governments and organizations to prioritize and mobilize efforts to develop effective, evidence-based means to promote adaptive behavior change. In recognition of this impetus, The Handbook of Behavior Change provides comprehensive coverage of contemporary theory, research, and practice on behavior change. It summarizes current evidence-based approaches to behavior change in chapters authored by leading theorists, researchers, and practitioners from multiple disciplines, including psychology, sociology, behavioral science, economics, philosophy, and implementation science. It is the go-to resource for researchers, students, practitioners, and policy makers looking for current knowledge on behavior change and guidance on how to develop effective interventions to change behavior.

Modern Community Mental Health

Modern Community Mental Health
Author: Kenneth Yeager
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 642
Release: 2013-03-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199798060

This is the first truly interdisciplinary book that examines how professionals work together within community mental health. It takes into account the key concepts of community mental health and combines them with current technology to develop an effective formula that redefines the community mental health practice.

Prevention of Mental Health Disorders: Principles and Implementation, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, E-Book

Prevention of Mental Health Disorders: Principles and Implementation, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Aradhana Bela Sood
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2016-04-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323417477

Prevention and the concept of collective impact on population health is the focus of this issue led by Aradhana Bela Sood. Primary, secondary, and tertiary themes run throughout each article with evidence base explicitly stated. An Appendix presenting select programs for prevention concludes this issue. Topics include: Early childhood mental health: Neurobiological underpinnings of early brain development and Health promotion and prevention in non-psychiatric settings; Prevention in childhood; Mindfulness and alternative and complementary therapies; Prevention of violence; Bullying; Depression and suicide; HIV and AIDS; Substance use disorders; Obesity in children and youth; Delinquency and prevention; Public policy and system building. Some programs presented in the Appendix are Blueprint for violence prevention; Nurse-family partnership; Harlem Children's Project, and others.

Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies in Crisis Intervention

Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies in Crisis Intervention
Author: Frank M. Dattilio
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 578
Release: 2012-08-22
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 146250874X

This book has been replaced by Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies in Crisis Intervention, Fourth Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-5259-7.

Family and HIV/AIDS

Family and HIV/AIDS
Author: Willo Pequegnat
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2011-10-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1461404398

Three decades into the HIV pandemic, the goals remain clear: reduce the number of infections,improve the health outcomes of those who are infected, and eliminate disparities in care. And one observation continues to gain credence: families are a powerful resource in preventing, adapting to, and coping with HIV. Recognizing their complex role as educators, mentors, and caregivers, Family and HIV/AIDS assembles a wealth of findings from successful prevention and intervention strategies and provides models for translating evidence into effective real-world practice. Chapters spotlight the differing roles of mothers and fathers in prevention efforts, clarify the need for family/community collaborations, and examine core issues of culture,ethnicity, gender, and diagnosis (e.g., minority families, adolescents with psychological disorders). Throughout, risk reduction and health promotion are shown as a viable public health strategy A reference with considerable utility across the health, mental health, and related disciplines,Family and HIV/AIDS will be a go-to resource for practitioners working with families, researchers studying at-risk populations, administrators seeking to create new (or evaluate existing)prevention and care programs, and policymakers involved in funding such programs.

The Virginia Tech Massacre

The Virginia Tech Massacre
Author: Aradhana Bela Sood
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2015
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0195392493

The Virginia Tech Massacre take readers on a journey examining the mental health vulnerabilities of youth transitioning to adulthood, the limitations of existing warning tools for violence, and local, regional, and national gaps in mental health service delivery across the United States. The book provides concrete and pragmatic recommendations for how to begin overhauling the delivery for mental health services.

Substance Use Disorders in African American Communities

Substance Use Disorders in African American Communities
Author: Mark Sanders
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2016-04-08
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 113491590X

This book is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and recovery of African Americans with substance use disorders. African Americans are disproportionately represented in the addictions, criminal justice, and child welfare systems. It is clear that, when their culturally specific needs are not met, they are vulnerable to continuous relapse and the revolving door syndrome. There has been little written that focuses exclusively on prevention, treatment, and recovery among African Americans. This book was written to fill this gap. It is an important contribution to the field of behavioral health, providing a much-needed treasure trove of important knowledge from specialists, including physicians, psychologists, educators, social workers, addictions counselors, public health specialists, researchers, the clergy, as well as individuals in recovery. This volume adds significantly to the knowledge base of practitioners and researchers whose work focuses on prevention, treatment, and recovery in African American communities. This book was originally published as a special issue of Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly.

Health, Ethnicity, and Well-Being

Health, Ethnicity, and Well-Being
Author: Penelope J. Kinsey, PhD
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2013-10-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1483653927

This book speaks to those who influence the delivery of health care services to African Americans, especially policy makers, politicians, and health care providers whose attitudes and beliefs affect the extent to which provided services are effective, reliable, humane, and compassionate. In addition, the purpose is to be of use to a full range of professionals who provide education, health care, and social services for African Americans, irrespective of the program, the service, or the professional discipline. The goal is to facilitate cultural competence in health care delivery.