Search results
Results from the Health.Zone Content Network
Environmental psychology is a branch of psychology that explores the relationship between humans and the external world. [1] It examines the way in which the natural environment and our built environments shape us as individuals. Environmental psychology emphasizes how humans change the environment and how the environment influences humans ...
Ecopsychology is an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary field that focuses on the synthesis of ecology and psychology and the promotion of sustainability. [1][2][3] It is distinguished from conventional psychology as it focuses on studying the emotional bond between humans and the Earth. [2][4] Instead of examining personal pain solely in ...
The Ryff Scale is based on six factors: autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. [1] Higher total scores indicate higher psychological well-being. Following are explanations of each criterion, and an example statement from the Ryff Inventory to measure each criterion.
fatalistic thinking. existential dread. guilt or shame related to your own carbon footprint. post-traumatic stress after experiencing effects of climate change. feelings of depression, anxiety, or ...
Sanitation refers to public health conditions related to clean drinking water and treatment and disposal of human excreta and sewage. [1] Preventing human contact with feces is part of sanitation, as is hand washing with soap. Sanitation systems aim to protect human health by providing a clean environment that will stop the transmission of ...
Milieu therapy is a method for treating mental health conditions using a person’s surroundings to encourage healthier ways of thinking and behaving. “Milieu” means “middle” in French ...
Flight of ideas is a manner of speaking where a person talks rapidly and jumps from topic to topic. It often occurs with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Milieu therapy is a safe, structured, group treatment method for mental health issues. It involves using everyday activities and a conditioned environment to help people with interaction in ...