Essays about: "mental welfare"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 48 essays containing the words mental welfare.

  1. 21. Serotonins betydelse för sinnesstämning hos hund med fokus på aggressivitet och oro

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Anna Fahlgren; [2018]
    Keywords : aggressivitet; hund; oro; serotonin; sinnesstämning;

    Abstract : Behavioural problems in dogs might affect the welfare of both humans and dogs negatively. Today, psychological diseases such as depression, are common in humans. In contrast, in dogs, behavioural problems associated with separation and anxiety are commonly reported. READ MORE

  3. 22. Examining sources of heterogeneity between studies of mental-health outcomes in children with experience of foster care – a meta-analytical approach

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Henrik Karlsson; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Systematic reviews of the effect of foster care on mental-health outcomes have consistently indicated a zero-sum game, which makes it unclear whether the intervention is suitable for children in need of out-of-home placements. This thesis took on a meta-analytical approach to examine sources of heterogeneity between studies evaluating the effect of foster care on adaptive functioning, cognitive functioning, externalizing behavior, internalizing behavior, and total problems behavior. READ MORE

  4. 23. Påverkar avvänjning prestationen och hållbarheten hos SWB hopphästar?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Carolina Johansson; [2018]
    Keywords : prestation; hållbarhet; välfärd; hopphäst; avvänjningstid; avvänjningsmetod;

    Abstract : During the lifetime of a horse, weaning is described as one of the most stressful events. Both foals and mares are strongly affected by time and method of weaning since it separates the physical, mental and nutritional bond between them either in a natural, gradual or in an abrupt way. READ MORE

  5. 24. Stereotypier hos våra vanligaste sällskaps- och produktionsdjur

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Lisa Sohlberg; [2018]
    Keywords : stereotypi; krubbitning; vävning; tungrullning; rörtuggning; svansjagning; slickdermatit; överdrivet slickande; ullsugning;

    Abstract : En stereotypi definieras som ett repetitivt beteende utan tydligt mål eller funktion. Stereotypier ses inte hos vilda djur utan utvecklas endast hos djur i fångenskap, till följd av miljön de hålls i. READ MORE

  6. 25. Self-care and injury prevention in the Swedish welfare society : An anthropological study on how physical activity and cardio exercise are used to self-care both physically and mentally

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

    Author : Malin Gunnarsson; [2017]
    Keywords : physical activity; governmentality; health; motivations; freedom; seniors; adult; walking; embodiment; public health;

    Abstract : The broader aim of this essay is twofold: Firstly, I study what motivate people to engage in physical activities, particularly walking or running. Secondly, I contextualize the experiences and understanding in relation to governmentality and technology. READ MORE