PSY 3230-Psychological Disorders

This chapter covers Health Psychology. Basically, the topics look at the relationships between our emotional states and physiological health.  Other terms that have been used for this area include “wellness”, and “holistic health”.  Psychological interventions in this area are usually covered the topic of “behavioral medicine”. Since one of the big topics in this area is stress, this discussion focuses on the management of stress.  I assume everyone knows at least some strategies to manage their stress (e.g. exercise, good diet, relaxation).  For the discussion, please write a bit about your attempts to bring more stress management strategies into your life.  What has helped the most?  What gets in the way?  How have you overcome whatever gets in the way?  If you have never tried any stress management….why not?  In addition, since good stress management involves both mental (e.g. change your thinking about a stressful situation) and physical interventions (e.g. exercise), give me one of each if you can. Maybe we can help each other find more effective ways to manage stress & pressure.