Essays about: "psychological stress"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 163 essays containing the words psychological stress.

  1. 1. Testing a contemplative landscape method to design a stress-reducing therapeutic landscape for the Mellanorrlands Hospice

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Anna Artemeva; [2024]
    Keywords : Therapeutic garden; contemplation; stress reduction; palliative care; hospice centre;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the effectiveness of the Contemplative Landscape Method (CLM) in designing a stress-reducing therapeutic landscape for Mellanorrlands Hospice, aimed at improving the well-being of palliative care patients. With the increasing importance of palliative care due to an ageing population and the growing demand for hospice services, this study addresses the pressing need for therapeutic landscapes that make a positive contribution to the emotional and psychological health of patients and staff. READ MORE

  3. 2. Offering a managerial perspective on stress management in the restaurant industry - How do managers perceive and handle stress in their daily work?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Amelia Lindh; Kevin Torgersson; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Stress management; coordination; accountability; predictability; common understanding; routines; flexibility; adaptation; restaurant industry;

    Abstract : Stress management is a significant topic to study within management as employee well-being and stress experienced at work is rising. One industry where work stress is increasingly rising is the restaurant industry. READ MORE

  4. 3. A REVIEW OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY’S EFFECT ON MOOD Through the Lens of the HPA Axis

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Susanna Karlkvist; Anton Wickberg; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : Mood; Physical activity; HPA axis; The cross-stressor adaptation hypothesis; CRH; Exercise; Cortisol; Cognition;

    Abstract : Engagement in physical activity (PA) has been said to trigger a chain reaction of events which can alter our mood state. One recently implicated component is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, involved in the reaction to physical and psychological stress-ors. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Influence of Physical Activities on Mental Health among Athletes during COVID-19 Pandemics : A Systematic Literature

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Attia Rasheed; [2023]
    Keywords : Athletes; Mental Health; Physical activities; Psychological Distress; Idrottare; Psykisk hälsa; Fysiska aktiviteter; Psykologiskt lidande;

    Abstract : Background: During 2020-2022, the SARS-COVID-19-2 (COVID-19) pandemic contributed to a global health crisis that affected society and individuals. One particularly vulnerable group was athletes, with limited personal health and physical exercise opportunities. READ MORE

  6. 5. Scrolling for Success? The Impact of Social Media Microbreaks on Perceived Work Productivity and Psychological Detachment from Work

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

    Author : Carina Plath; Tabea Christiansen; [2023]
    Keywords : social media microbreaks; psychological detachment; perceived productivity; at-work recovery;

    Abstract : Completing tasks and reaching goals at work depletes employees’ energy, motivation, and attentional resources, resulting in negative stress and fatigue experiences. Taking microbreaks from work may help recover from work demands and replenish these resources by positively affecting employee well-being and performance. READ MORE