In today's podcast, amidst the rising cost of living and the resulting anxiety amplified by media, I'm hoping this episode provides a grounded and affordable approach to health and wellness.
We'll delve into the impacts of financial stress on our health, introduce the Diathesis-Stress Model to understand individual stress susceptibility and offer cost-effective solutions for relaxation, fitness, nutrition, and psychological assistance.
I'll also guide you on effectively scheduling these practices throughout your week. Remember to subscribe for insightful and actionable content, as this podcast strives to serve comprehensive and applicable knowledge for your well-being.
RESOURCES:
1. Diathesis Stress Model
Arnau-Soler, A., Adams, M. J., Clarke, T. K., MacIntyre, D. J., Milburn, K., Navrady, L., Generation Scotland,, Major Depressive Disorder Working Group of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium, Hayward, C., McIntosh, A., & Thomson, P. A. (2019). A validation of the diathesis-stress model for depression in Generation Scotland. Translational psychiatry, 9(1), 25. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-018-0356-7 (This is a nice little open-access paper for y'all that want to geek out on it's application to depression)
2. Paper in Nature on Breath Work benefits on reducing self-reported stress
Fincham, G.W., Strauss,Fincham, G.W., Strauss, C., Montero-Marin, J. et al. Effect of breathwork on stress and mental health: A meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials. Sci Rep 13, 432 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-27247-y
Psychology on a Budget - Crisis Lines in different places (I've tried to narrow these lists down based on the top 5 locations y'all are listening in from - apologies if I miss your country):
