Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center 2017 Annual Report to the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health [PDF]
Annual report for fiscal year 2017 from the Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center (SPARC). We are grateful to the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) for its continued support of the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s ...
Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center
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A Critical Review of the Impact of Sarcoma on Psychosocial Wellbeing
Background. Previous reviews of outcomes in specific sarcoma populations suggest patients have poor quality of life. In most of these reviews, there is a predominant focus on physical function rather than psychosocial outcome. The aim of this review was to describe the psychosocial impact of diagnosis and treatment on patients with all types of sarcoma.
Lesley Storey +10 more
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Differential effects of health-promoting behaviors on wellbeing among adults [PDF]
As people age, identifying lifestyle choices that promote and support physical and emotional wellbeing becomes more important. Using the Reserve Capacity framework to explore psychosocial contributions to health disparities (Gallo, 2009), we examined the
Blake, Valerie K. +2 more
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The International Journal of Wellbeing: Ten years on and the next ten years [PDF]
In the book chapter “The International Journal of Wellbeing: An Open Access Success Story”, we outlined how the International Journal of Wellbeing (IJW) came into being as a caffeinated conception (fleshing out the seed of a good ...
Weijers, Dan +2 more
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The Relationship Between Psychosocial Interventions and Child Wellbeing in Zambia
AbstractPsychosocial factors contribute to persistence of poverty, but are rarely addressed in poverty reduction programs. We use mixed methods to investigate the relationship between a psychosocial behaviour change approach—empowered worldview (EWV), and investment decisions in children wellbeing among smallholder farmers in Zambia.
Diwakar, Vidya +4 more
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A Wellbeing Specialist Case Management Service Providing Support to Students in a University Setting
Development of the Student Wellbeing Connect (SWBC) service was a response to increased student support needs in the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Talia Vescio +2 more
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Addressing the Social Determinants of Subjective Wellbeing: The Latest Challenge for Social Policy? [PDF]
The idea that the happiness and wellbeing of individuals should shape government policy has been around since the enlightenment; today such thinking has growing practical policy relevance as governments around the world survey their populations in an ...
Deeming, Christopher
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Enhanced wellbeing of Pacific Island peoples during the pandemic? A qualitative analysis using the Advanced Frangipani Framework [PDF]
COVID-19 isolated island states from international tourism, which is a primary provider of employment and driver of economic development for the Pacific region.
Auckram J +5 more
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Background: The Covid-19 pandemic has placed a significant burden on psychosocial health and wellbeing of childcare providers. The need to support childcare managers has been recognized.
Ivy Chumo +5 more
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This chapter critically analyses the official discourse of protection of migrants’ psychosocial wellbeing by drawing on first-hand experiences of migrants who are living through the forced return migration process in Sweden.
Daniela DeBono +2 more
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