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Book SynopsisThis evidence-based book focuses on contemporary issues related to human health and well-being. Drawing on the first-hand experiences of academics and researchers, it provides a holistic perspective on the importance of both mental and physical health for quality of life. It is divided into seven sections: changing perspectives on well-being; the mental health of students; the well-being of elderly people and marginalized populations; the role of family and teachers; psycho-social support; the right to health; and future perspectives. Covering current topics, such as the challenges posed by pandemics like COVID-19, the book discusses future strategies for addressing contemporary and emerging health issues and the overall well-being of the general public, an area not covered in any of the previous volumes. Furthermore, it explores the need for the involvement of multidisciplinary professionals in examining general health and well-being issues. Given its scope, it is an indispensable resource for a wide range of professionals and researchers from various fields, such as the social sciences, law, public health, medicine, education, and environmental studies. In addition, the book appeals to health policymakers, educational administrators, law enforcement agencies, as well as health workers, psychologists, and social workers dealing with clients in hospitals, educational institutions, and at the community level.
Table of ContentsSection I: Locating Health and Well-being in Changing PerspectivesChapter 1Physical Health as a Foundation for Well-Being: Exploring the RICH Theory of HappinessEmily L.Winter, Cheryl Maykel, Melissa Bray & Mirand Graves
Chapter 2A Cultural Perspective of Well-BeingHerdiyan Maulana & Nigar Khawaja
Chapter 3Leprosy a Life Changing Experience to Live Ostracized: Psychological Issues and Well-beingSubhasis Bhadra
Chapter 4Turning Our Backs on Asylum Seekers at the Southern Border: How the Remain in Mexico Policy Has Compounded TraumaBelinda Hernández Arriaga, Corie Garcia, Amy Argenal & Alex Chavez
Chapter 5Evolution of Belongingness: It's Past, Present and FutureAnjali Gireesan
Chapter 6Play and Playspaces for Global Health, Happiness and Well-beingAneesh Kumar P, Syama S, Shalini Sreenivasan, Shinto Thomas and Alphonsa Jose
Section II: Mental Health and Well-being of Students and Workers in OrganizationsChapter 7Adolescent Health and Well-being: Issues, Challenges and Current Status in IndiaNandita Babu & Mehreen Fatima
Chapter 8School Bullying and Violence: A Matter of Human RightsPhillip T. Slee
Chapter 9School Going Students of Border Conflict Zone in Jammu Region: In the Contours of Impact and Adjustment with Ceasefire ViolationsRaveena Kousar & Subhasis Bhadra
Chapter 10Mental Health in Organizational EffectivenessBishakha Majumdar
Chapter 11The Post-Millennials’ Characteristics: Trends, Challenges and Prospects in Mental HealthAlphonsa Jose K, Shinto Thomas, Aneesh Kumar P & Syama S.
Chapter 12University Students Mental Health and Well-being: A Concern for Academic AdministratorsJace Pillay
Chapter 13Performance, Discrimination and Work Life Interface: Perspectives in Work Place Health and Well-beingTusharika Mukherjee
Section III: COVID-19 and Its Impact Chapter 14Medical Aspects and Mental Health Challenges during COVID-19 PandemicSubhash Chandra Parija, Sukanto Sarkar & Sunayana Choudhury
Chapter 15COVID-19 and Mental Health of Indian Youth: Association with Background Variables and StressSibnath Deb, Aleena M. Sunny & Nidup Dorji
Chapter 16Efficacy of On-line Counselling in the Time of COVID-19 and Lessons LearnedSwati Ravindran, Roopesh BN, Manisha Murugesan, Sanjeev K Manikappa,& Naveen Channaveerachari
Chapter 17Floating Labourers of India and Challenges Faced by them during COVID-19 Lockdown Phase: A Situation AnalysisAleena Maria Sunny
Section IV: Health and Well-being of Elderly PeopleChapter 18Social Capital, Health and Well-being of Elderly in India Raman Mishra & T.V. Sekher
Chapter 19Quality of Life, Psychological Well-being and Happiness for Older Adults: The Role of Spiritualism, Social Connectedness, and HealthNidup Dorji
Section V: Well-being of Marginalized PopulationChapter 20An Ecological Model of the Influence of Socio-Environmental Factors on Cognitive Development of Children in Social Vulnerability ContextsCelina Korzeniowski
Chapter 21Mental Health of Children with Physical Disabilities: A Concern for AllJace Pillay
Chapter 22Community-based Intervention for Differently Abled PeopleAnjali Gireesan and Jeshtha Angrish
Section VI: Role of Family, Teachers and Mental Health Professionals in Well-being Chapter 23Promoting Child, Family and School Well-being: A School-Based Family Counseling ApproachBrian A. Gerrard
Chapter 24Role of Mental Health Professionals in Extending Professional Support to People in NeedVictoria G. Lidchi, Margarita Androvik, Caroline Bradley, Subreena Z. Charlemagne-Odle, Jessica Elmer, Emma Goodman, & Sara Roberts
Chapter 25The Mental Health of Educators: Gaps, Needs and SolutionsEmily Hernandez, Adriana Aceves & Natalie Peikoff
Section VII: Psychological Capital Chapter 26Resilience and Its Relation to Happiness and Well-beingManjula M & Apoorva Srivastava
Chapter 27Resiliency and Well-being among the Survivors of Natural Disasters and ConflictsSubhasis Bhadra & Allen R. Dyer
Chapter 28Resilience and Well-being: Case Studies of Four Individuals Who Have Undergone Adversities Shikha Soni & Amrita Deb
Chapter 29Psycho-Spiritual Cleanliness & Well-being: A Relevant Path To Be in Sync with NatureNilanjana Sanyal
Chapter 30Proposal: Indian Yogic Spiritual Tradition and Well-beingJyotsna Agarwal
